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Gibson takes over at IAG New Zealand

P hillip Gibson takes over the role of Chief Executive of IAG New Zealand this month. Mr Gibson brings over 30 years of insurance, advisory, and technology leadership experience in Canada and the USA, including senior executive ...
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IAG New Zealand unveils new Te Ao Māori visual...

IAG New Zealand has unveiled toi Māori (a new Māori artwork) as part of its visual identity, embracing Te Ao Māori (the Māori worldview) and marking an important step in its cultural journey. The artwork, Ruaitewānanga, was ...
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Australia and New Zealand trail in ransomware r...

Insurance and risk professionals in Australia and New Zealand are reporting high levels of confidence in their organisations’ ability to withstand ransomware attacks, yet recent industry research indicates a significant gap betwee...
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Preparing for FENZ levy changes

A view from the Beehive

Many in the insurance industry are currently involved in preparing to comply with upcoming changes to the Fire and Emergency NZ (FENZ) levy, whether that be staff training about the changes or making sure internal systems will be...
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Financial stability risks remain elevated in Ne...

Insurers adapt to increased claims and market uncertainty

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has highlighted that financial stability risks remain elevated, citing a combination of global and domestic factors that continue to influence the country’s financial system. Governor...
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Vero releases second Climate-Related Disclosure...

Vero Insurance, part of Suncorp New Zealand, has released its second Climate-Related Disclosures. The report highlights the insurance industry’s unique exposure to climate impacts and reinforces the urgent need for increased...
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Artificial Intelligence and Insurance

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can power up a business, but there are watch-outs as attendees of an IBANZ webinar on the topic learned recently. One of the first things to understand is the difference between AI and...
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Ready or Reacting?

What NIBA’s Future Report means for New Zealand brokers

The National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) in Australia released a major report at its recent 2025 convention setting out the trends likely to reshape insurance broking through to 2035 - and many of the insights will strike a...
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Calendar of Events

Febraury 2026 February 4 th Topic: BI for beginners - part 1 Presenter: Mark Anderson  |  Commercial Loss Management February 11 th Topic: Understanding the FMA’s 2026 regulatory...
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FSCL Case Study

Claim not covered under policy wording

When Cyclone Gabrielle hit on 13 and 14 February 2023, Willow’s* business had 19 heavy machines located at skid sites in the upper North Island. The machinery had originally been taken to the skid sites using a transporter...
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