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Insurers are cautiously welcoming a proposed tribunal to deal with Canterbury earthquake settlements. Justice Minister Andrew Little introduced a bill designed to help Cantabrians resolve outstanding residential insurance claims fr...
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An interview with Jane Cook, senior commercial broker, Rothbury Insurance Bro...
Technology may have blurred the lines between work and home but it’s also made it possible to work remotely and create more work/life balance. CoverNote talks to Jane Cook about what prompted her to sell her broking business and d...Feature
In London, a charred husk of a building still stands as a grim reminder of the deadly fire that ripped through Grenfell Tower last June. The tragedy resulted in 72 deaths and left dozens of families homeless. Th...
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In an evolving market, removing complexity and maintaining a focus on people and partnerships will be crucial for ensuring insurance affordability in the future. NZI’s executive general manager, Garry Taylor says NZI is...
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by Michael Botur
August 9 is a good day to catch up with Paul Smeaton. The CEO of Suncorp New Zealand – who was appointed CEO of the country’s second largest insurer in late 2015 – has just helped present strong results to...Feature
The New Zealand manufacturing sector is experiencing strong growth and is currently a standout on the international stage. According to Statistics New Zealand, export earnings are approaching $50 billion with manufacturing...
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By Mike Naylor, Massey University
One of the forecasted future changes in health insurance is the use of wearable health telematic devices, like Fitbits, to help set clients’ premiums. It is unclear, however, whether consumers will accept these devices...Feature
Do insureds need to disclose their insurance policy when matters turn litigious?
Plaintiffs want to know a defendant’s financial position so they may determine the enforceability of a judgment. Often the mere knowledge of an insurance policy will steel a plaintiff’s resolve to bring or to continue...Feature
The big data revolution isn’t coming - it’s already started, and it will change insurance in at least two key ways. The first big change will see insurers being able to build a much deeper and more accurate...
