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A view from the Beehive
Many in the insurance industry are currently involved in preparing to comply with upcoming changes to the Fire and Emergency NZ (FENZ) levy, whether that be staff training about the changes or making sure internal systems will be read...SPOTLIGHT ON
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Matt Connolly, the Founder and CEO of international insurance market intelligence company Sønr, was a highlight of the recent Resonate 25 Insurance Innovation conference in Auckland where he presented key findings from Søn...
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New Talbot Mills research commissioned by Suncorp New Zealand reveals a clear public appetite for action on climate adaptation, with 82% of New Zealanders wanting greater access to natural hazard risk information and strong support for ...
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A local government perspective
A recent Suncorp-hosted seminar titled Unpacking the National Adaptation Framework aimed to facilitate conversations among insurers, government, businesses and communities about managing the growing risks from climate-related natural...Feature
October’s severe weather has generated about 6,000 claims
The spring storms that swept across New Zealand in October have left a trail of destruction, particularly in rural communities on the South Island. More than 3,300 claims have been lodged with major insurers, including IAG’s NZ...Feature
Vero Insurance, part of Suncorp New Zealand, has released its second Climate-Related Disclosures. The report highlights the insurance industry’s unique exposure to climate impacts and reinforces the urgent need for increased...
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Financial Markets Authority (FMA) Report
In early 2023, New Zealand was hit by two severe weather events, with the Auckland Anniversary Weekend floods and Cyclone Gabrielle occurring within a period of 16 days. The impact of these events on both people and...Feature
Auckland Council’s online flood viewer is seeing sustained high use more than two years after the 2023 anniversary weekend floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, events that caused 15 deaths, forced thousands from their...
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A land-use modelling system commissioned by the Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake (NHC) has been developed to help councils and planners evaluate how zoning rules and infrastructure investment decisions could...
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The Natural Hazards Commission (NHC) is calling on homeowners – and the brokers who advise them – to understand the limits of New Zealand’s natural hazard land cover before disaster strikes. A...
