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It’s no surprise that heavy vehicles feature frequently in road accident statistics considering their large mass. In recent years, deaths from crashes involving trucks have made up around 20% of the total road toll in New Zealand,...
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By Nick Frith, senior associate, Minter Ellison Rudd Watts
A recent New Zealand court decision confirms that drivers who are not at fault in accidents may recover the cost of a replacement hire vehicle from the at-fault party’s insurers. The decision will have substantial cost implication...Feature
From a beekeeper to a children’s author, this year’s NZI Rural Women New Zealand business awards winners were as diverse as they are successful. The awards, held on November 20 in Wellington at Parliament showcase...
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There are many gaps in New Zealand’s small business insurance coverage. By A...
Underinsurance is a significant issue across the insurance industry and for small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), failure to take out adequate cover could be catastrophic. While bigger businesses and companies can often bounce back...Feature
The City Rail Link (CRL) has broken through construction and infrastructure industry norms to win New Zealand’s highest sustainability accolade at the 2018 NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards. Garry Taylor, executive...
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The group developing a new code of conduct for financial advisers has released a draft – and it will mean big changes for insurance brokers. The code will guide everyone who gives financial advice under the new regime. It is...
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Brokers need to adapt the way they operate to capture businesspeople who want to research and do business online, a report suggests. Vero released its latest SME Index, which showed that more than three-quarters of the owners of...
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New Zealand businesses are not as prepared as they should be when it comes to dealing with emerging risks, a new survey shows. Marsh’s seventh survey of risk, conducted in September across a range of Kiwi organisations,...
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Aon has announced the decision to bring commercial risk solutions, health solutions, and affinity teams across Asia and Pacific together into one APAC region. This region employs 11,000 staff, comprises 20 countries and more...
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Consumer NZ is advising car buyers who have been mis-sold mechanical breakdown insurance to demand a refund. Consumer NZ chief executive Sue Chetwin said the insurance was heavily promoted by car dealers and could add more than...
