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The Insurance Brokers Association of New Zealand has unveiled an ambitious th...
The Insurance Brokers Association of New Zealand (IBANZ) has released its business plan for 2026–2028, signalling a decisive shift in how the organisation positions itself within a rapidly evolving insurance landscape. Reflecting ...Feature
Last month, IBANZ Chief Executive Katherine Wilson joined industry leaders at Business New Zealand’s renowned Back to Business event, an annual gathering recognised as one of the country’s most influential corporate netwo...
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Following weather-related states of emergency in five North Island districts, New Zealand’s network of professional insurance brokers is on standby to help those affected navigate claims that may result. The Insurance Brokers...
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Ian Taylor shares how NZI is shaping the next phase of motor leadership in Ne...
After four decades working inside New Zealand’s transport insurance landscape, Ian Taylor sees 2026 not as a new chapter, but as a defining moment. In his refreshed role as National Manager Motor, Taylor is focused on one thing:...Feature
By David Leach, CEO of JAVLN, which provides cloud-based policy and document ...
Think of AI as a trade tool. While builders are great with hammers, they keep up to date with the latest power tools. Similarly, brokers now need to be great with AI tools. At JAVLN, AI is encouraged. Our team uses AI tools daily....Feature
A sell-off of brokerage stocks resulted recently from a high-profile artificial intelligence announcement from OpenAI. But the market reaction says less about near-term revenue risk and more about longer-term questions around who...
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By John Chandler, Chief Commercial and Client Officer at PIC and IBANZ Board ...
The insurance advice sector in New Zealand is undergoing significant transformation, driven by regulatory changes, evolving customer expectations, and technological disruption. Amid these shifts, an important question persists: Does...Feature
Pulse Insure has been appointed exclusive general insurance provider for Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) members in practice in New Zealand, against a backdrop of evolving regulatory priorities and changing...
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Asia-Pacific insurers start 2026 with a set of overlapping pressures and adjustments linked to geopolitics, natural catastrophes, artificial intelligence, and capital markets, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence’s APAC...
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What Vero’s latest research means for brokers
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) represent around 97% of all enterprises in New Zealand and contribute roughly a quarter of national output*. For brokers, that is not just an economic statistic. It defines your core client...
