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Natural disasters rank well down the list of concerns highlighted by Kiwi SMEs, according to Vero’s most recent SME Insurance Index. The index, which surveyed 900 small and medium-sized enterprise owners (SMEs) found that nat...
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NZX hack a reminder that any business can fall victim. By Angela Cuming
2020 has exposed our vulnerabilities in unexpected and worrying ways. The ongoing Covid-19 crisis serves as a grim reminder that global pandemics are a real and recurring threat, while the recent cyberattacks on the New Zealand Sto...Feature
Allianz Partners New Zealand is developing selected cover for epidemic and pandemic diseases, including Covid-19, as domestic travel plans increase and travellers keep an eye on future border openings for international travel. &nbs...
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The Earthquake Commission (EQC) and private insurers say a new partnership will provide an improved, more collaborative approach to supporting New Zealanders through natural disasters in the future. Under the new partnership, from...
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Jimmy Higgins is Suncorp’s new chief executive. Covernote asked how he’s feel...
What do you see as the biggest challenges for NZ insurers over the next 12 months? Financial market fluidity. 2020 has seen immense change and new demands for insurers. Covid-19 has caused a great deal of disruption in the...Feature
Suncorp New Zealand has announced the appointment of Jimmy Higgins to the role of chief executive. Higgins joined Suncorp Group in 2008 and has held a range of senior and executive positions across its Australian and New Zealand...
Humans of NZI
Being awarded Insurance Professional of the Year, in the Women in Insurance New Zealand 2020 awards, has given NZI’s Angela Schwarz, senior underwriter commercial liability, immense pride and time to reflect on...
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The Earthquake Commission (EQC) and private insurers have today announced a new partnership that will provide an improved, more collaborative approach to supporting New Zealanders through natural disasters in the future. Under the...
PIQ College
What is education? E ducation is the process of facilitating learning, or the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, beliefs, and habits. Methods can include teaching, training, storytelling, discussion, directed...
IBANZ Forum
Question: We have a client with the following clause on their B.I. policy CLOSURE OF TRANSPORT ROUTES, PORTS OR AIRPORTS: You are insured for business interruption resulting directly from: 1. property...
