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It is becoming clearer what it will cost to take out a license to provide financial advice under the new legislative regime. Anyone giving advice under the new rules must work for a licensed financial advice provider. That could be...
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Auckland-based insurance start-up Cove has been awarded the Rainbow Tick, certifying the organisation is a welcoming and inclusive place for people of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. Chief executiv...
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Meet the winners and Commendations for the 2018 NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards!
IBANZ Forum
Question… I would appreciate some input and opinions on a point that has been causing me concern for a while. It relates to insurers applying new rates and terms to policies mid-term just because the client has altered...
IBANZ Forum
Question… We have a situation where we insured a car repair workshop. He only took MD cover with one insurer and added cover for 2 D plates and additional premium paid. Liability cover is with another insurer. Our...
IBANZ Forum
Question… In a situation where damage is done to third-party property and our at-fault insured client undertakes the repairs to remediate, to what extent can our client legitimately recover their normal mark-up (beyond...
IBANZ Forum
Question… We have a claim where a client's vehicle was stolen. Also taken from the premises was an uninsured vehicle owned by a contractor that he used in connection with his work for my client The contractor in...
IBANZ Forum
Question… My client has an employee erroneously fuel his diesel motor vehicle with one litre of Go Clear and subsequently cause the engine to cease working. Fuel systems are affected only. The policy can...
PIQ College
There is a lot happening in the financial services sector in 2019 and the college is increasing its team of assessors to meet demand for the revised New Zealand Certificate in Financial Services Level 5 driven in part by the changes to...
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The hidden danger when doing laundry
Vero recently received a claim for a fire that caused extensive damage to a small business. Upon investigation, it was discovered that the cause of the fire was the spontaneous ignition of towels, rags and napkins in the tumble...
