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QUESTION We have a client with a large portfolio of individual homes, and they have opted to insure these on defined perils cover and indemnity values. All of the houses' indemnity values exceed $300,000, so we have...
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Strengthening standards across the sector
More than 450 insurance professionals came together in Auckland on 27 November for the 2025 ANZIIF New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards, a landmark event recognising excellence, professionalism and leadership across the entire industry...
Humans of NZI
At this year’s Next Fest , hosted by the Sustainable Business Network, NZI stepped forward as Principal Partner with a bold message: sustainability isn’t just a priority - it’s a strategic imperative. Among the...
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The IBANZ team recently settled into new premises on Auckland’s North Shore, joining a vibrant shared office community at The Crate, Albany. The change of location follows the lease ending at the previous offices in Rosedale...
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Continuous professional development (CPD) is a big focus for financial services professionals, whether it’s keeping up with regulatory changes or understanding how to harness the benefits of AI, learning is a lifelong...
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Katherine Wilson steps into the CEO role at the Insurance Brokers Association...
What attracted you to this role? Firstly, I’m excited about the chance to lead a membership organisation. I’m a strategic thinker who enjoys working with people, learning about the issues facing the industry,...Insurance
In an era of rising director liability, directors and officers (D&O) insuranc...
The role of the broker is to ensure the cover is appropriate, exclusions are understood, and claims processes are clear - before an issue arises. Here are some key takeaways from a recent IBANZ seminar on D&O liability insurance to...Advertorial
Step back to the early '90s: a young Roger Abel is out knocking on doors, selling life insurance the way it used to be done. It’s an understated start to a stellar career and a company employing hundreds across New Zealand,...
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Financial Markets Authority (FMA) Report
In early 2023, New Zealand was hit by two severe weather events, with the Auckland Anniversary Weekend floods and Cyclone Gabrielle occurring within a period of 16 days. The impact of these events on both people and...
