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Adviser technology you can’t afford to ignore

The foundations of building an adviser’s customer base have been well proven over the years. At the end of the day, it is about getting in front of customers, solving customer needs, building and maintaining relationships and gett...

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IAG becomes first NZ Insurer to gain Rainbow Tick

IAG New Zealand is the first general insurer in Aotearoa to be certified with the Rainbow Tick. The accreditation indicates the organisation understands, values and welcomes sexual and gender diversity. The certification was p...

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QBE and North Harbour Rugby announce renewed pa...

QBE New Zealand (QBE) have announced an agreement with North Harbour Rugby to continue as its principal partner until at least 2021, a move that will see the sponsorship prevail as one of the longest in New Zealand Provincial Rugby. ...

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Expansion good news for the construction industry

Surety guarantee provider Bonded Global Australia Pty Limited expands its business offering to New Zealand with the exclusive backing of Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co. Ltd. Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance...

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Significant reform needed for EQC: Report

An independent report has called for wide-ranging reforms to speed up the resolution of outstanding EQC claims. The report was prepared by Christine Stevenson, acting chief executive of New Zealand Customs, who was appointed...

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How to spot 'bad' tenants

Brokers with landlord clients can show them other ways to minimise their expo...

The majority of private landlords are not using available resources to determine the risk profile of prospective tenants. This presents a major risk to the insurers of these landlords. Getting the tenant application process right...

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Insurers pick up tab for storms

Insurers have provided $203.9 million of support to Kiwi communities this year across more than 27,000 claims for severe weather events. The figures, released by the Insurance Council, show that insurer support for communities is...

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No more sales targets for IAG staff

IAG New Zealand has stopped incentivising employees based on sales targets. Chief executive Craig Olsen said it was the culmination of an on-going process of review and change over recent years. “IAG New Zealand has had...

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e-Bikes may be uninsured

Thousands of Kiwi drone and e-bike owners are being warned to check their insurance policies as experts caution the industry has not kept pace with the development of new technologies. Simon Moss, partner services manager of...

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Kiwi firms at risk of becoming zombies

Despite an overall increase in business confidence, companies are not prepared for the impact of disruption, a new survey suggests. The Suncorp New Zealand Business Success Index  found that while 78% of businesses reported...

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