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Many New Zealanders are missing basic knowledge about their vehicle insurance policies, a new survey suggests. Canstar research showed New Zealanders spent an average of $801 a year on their policies but while 87% said they preferr...
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IAG customers in areas that are high-risk for natural disasters or weather events will face higher premiums under changes recently announced by the insurer. IAG, which operates the State, AMI, NZI and Lumley brands as well as offer...
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IAG is being awarded the DVFREE Tick by Shine, New Zealand’s specialist anti-domestic violence non-profit organisation, demonstrating its commitment to creating a domestic violence-free workplace where staff can feel safe and supp...
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Insurance Advisernet New Zealand Ltd (“IANZ”) has today announced its resignation as a corporate member of NZbrokers Management Limited (NZbrokers) Shaun Standfield Managing Director for Insurance Advisernet Australia...
PIQ College
We have been approached by a number of members recently to clarify what will be acceptable to meet the forthcoming code of conduct for financial advisers. The difficulty is that the new code is yet to be published, although we...
FSCL Case Study
Bryan, an experienced mariner, noticed damage to his yacht when it was moored at a marina. Fortunately, Bryan had insurance. There was some dispute with the insurer around the cause of the damage. However, in the end, the...
FSCL Case Study
Chris owned a small furniture business. He purchased a range of business insurance policies through a broker. One of the policies Chris purchased gave him cover for natural disasters. But when the broker sent Chris the insurance...
IBANZ Forum
Question... My client has a motor vehicle accident whilst towing a trailer where he lost control and spun off the road. The insurer accepted the claim but disputes some of the damage advising it is general wear and tear (this...
IBANZ Forum
Question... I am having discussions with an insurer at the moment regarding run-off cover for public liability (PL) insurance. Not for the first time, I have been advised that run-off cover is not required for PL insurance as it...
IBANZ Forum
Question... I'm dealing with a material damage policy, taken out by the insured, a property owner. The insured©s tenant runs a backpacking business from the building. The tenant allowed one of their staff members to...
