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Insurance Advisernet celebrates

Success is something to be celebrated, and the Insurance Advisernet Conference, recently held in Taupo, did just that.   More than 140 Insurance Advisernet brokers, insurers and business partners gathered at the Hilton Ho...

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Stevens marks 20 years as Ombudsman

I nsurance and Financial Services Ombudsman Karen Stevens says her job has become more complex over time, but after 20 years, it’s still as enjoyable as ever. Stevens celebrated 20 years in the role on May 25.  &...

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NZI launches crash scene one-stop shop

NZI’s emergency hotline for truck accidents is being welcomed by the transport industry. NZI has launched a one-stop shop when it comes to clearing up truck crashes. A call to the NZI Crash Scene Assistance number (08...

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Star Insurance Specialists becomes the official...

Star Insurance Specialists is about to make their mark in the booming New Zealand esports industry as the headline sponsor for the upcoming Project CARS 2 NZ Championship. The competition, presented by New Zealand esports...

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Degree rule would shake up industry, IBANZ warns

Code of conduct proposals too strict on qualifications, industry associations...

Large numbers of general insurance brokers could leave the industry if proposed new qualification standards are brought in, IBANZ has warned. The working group developing the new code of conduct for all financial advisers has...

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Rothbury at One World - the 20th Steadfast Conv...

One World - the 20th Steadfast Convention took place in Melbourne over April 7 to 11 and was attended by over 2000 brokers and insurers from Australia and New Zealand.  As a member of the Steadfast network, the Rothbury team...

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The rise and rise of Roboadvice

Paul Munton, executive general manager broking branches, Rothbury Insurance...

Digital innovation has paved the way for roboadvice, and while roboadvice capabilities can offer some benefits to consumers, in my view they would be wise to tread carefully.  Roboadvice is incapable of capturing the...

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Capacity to thrive: Adaptive leadership needed ...

by Andrew Gair, Delta Insurance

"To lead is to live dangerously”, says Ronald Heifetz, professor at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government.  An advocate for “adaptive leadership”, Heifetz argues that bold...

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NZI launches new cyber-attack prevention tool f...

NZI has put together a cyber security tips and best practice self-assessment for New Zealand businesses, in conjunction with Deloitte. NZI’s national manager, liability, Ryan Clark said there was a real need for...

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Brokers should encourage businesses to do their...

By Stephen Henkin, Vero manager risk management services

Every year, Vero’s risk management specialists visit about 3000 commercial premises to help them find ways to protect themselves against loss. One of the big opportunities we often identify is that many businesses could do...

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