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New Zealanders who dive into property investment as a perceived fast-track to wealth may be unwittingly putting their properties and financial security at risk, by being a ‘little too lax’ when it comes to their responsibili...
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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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What NIBA’s Future Report means for New Zealand brokers
The National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) in Australia released a major report at its recent 2025 convention setting out the trends likely to reshape insurance broking through to 2035 - and many of the insights will strike a...Feature
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
Insurers report stabilising rates and evolving risk management trends
The New Zealand insurance sector is undergoing a period of transition, with recent analysis from Rothbury Insurance Brokers indicating that the market is moving away from the pronounced premium hikes seen in previous years. This...Feature
Aon plc has announced the launch of Aon Claims Copilot, an artificial intelligence platform that combines the firm’s Broker Copilot and risk analysis tools for claims resolution and analytics. The global broking giant said...
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Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can power up a business, but there are watch-outs as attendees of an IBANZ webinar on the topic learned recently. One of the first things to understand is the difference between AI and...
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Insurance and risk professionals in Australia and New Zealand are reporting high levels of confidence in their organisations’ ability to withstand ransomware attacks, yet recent industry research indicates a significant gap...
