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This year has seen a “worrying resurgence” in ransomware and extortion claims, Allianz Commercial warned in a new report. Following two years of high but stable loss activity, dangerous online activity is on the r...
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Cyber insurance specialist Emergence has launched in New Zealand, hiring a well-known face from the industry to lead its push from across the Tasman. Emergence Insurance CEO Troy Filipcevic said New Zealand was always part of his l...
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by Andy Beven, liability & cyber underwriting manager at NZI
Andy Beven, liability & cyber underwriting manager at NZI, breaks down common cyber security myths that could be holding businesses back. Many business owners are unaware of the growing threat of cyber-attacks and are un...
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Philip van Zyl, chief executive officer of Sedgwick New Zealand, shares his t...
What are the biggest challenges facing loss adjusting and the wider insurance sector right now? Staff resourcing appears to be the perennial challenge that loss adjusters face, as do insurers and brokers. Whether we...Feature
by Daniel Lowe, Vero Liability
That’s like selling them Motor Insurance to stop road accidents . And speaking of Motor cover, probably the most basic thing you sell your clients, they still need to have roadworthy vehicles (warranted) with proven...Feature
Nick Frith, partner, MinterEllisonRuddWatts, presents his current outlook on ...
The past 10 years have seen significant changes in the New Zealand insurance market. These changes are largely positive, but give rise to issues that need to be managed. On the broking side, the first indication of major change...Feature
The past year has been tough but rewarding, and brokers are excited about the...
The past year has marked a significant shift for the broking sector. The insurance industry has grappled with several challenges, including pandemic impacts, disruptive technologies, and climate-related risks. The industry also saw...Feature
Cyber insurance to protect against cyber bullying and other personal risks ha...
Q. Why is personal cyber protection insurance necessary? Laura Murray: Because, unfortunately, cyber-crime is on the increase globally, and the COVID pandemic has only served to worsen that. As more people work from home...Feature
Law firm Wotton + Kearney has promoted cyber, privacy and data security specialist Joseph Fitzgerald to partner. Fitzgerald advises large sporting, health, education and infrastructure bodies, as well as SME and non-profit...
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Liam Pomfret, AIG's Head of Cyber & Professional Indemnity, Asia Pacific, tal...
Are cyber attacks on the increase in New Zealand? If you read the media, it points towards that. From AIG’s perspective, our cyber claim count in New Zealand has been increasing each year, as it has in other...
