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June 2024 June 18 TOPIC: Indemnity – demystifying the process PRESENTER: Chris Shannon & Sean McIntyre - Duncan Cotterill It can be an uncertain time for any client when their insurer tells them...Feature
More than 55% of drivers have admitted to being distracted on the road, while 21% say they have driven under the influence of drugs or alcohol, according to an AMI survey. The insurer’s national survey found that mobile phone...
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Lockton New Zealand has appointed Michael Harrow as head of corporate risk, stepping into the role vacated by new CEO Craig Buckle. Lockton said Harrow’s appointment reflected the firm’s “continued ambition ...
Appointments
IAG New Zealand CEO Amanda Whiting confirmed the appointment of Rachael O’Brien as chief risk officer. O'Brien has been serving in the role on an acting basis since July 2023, when the insurer’s executive team was...
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Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Karen Stevens said proposed changes to insurance contract law would make contracts “fairer and easier to understand” for consumers. Stevens described the Contracts of...
Insurance
NZI celebrated its 165th birthday, marking its status as one of New Zealand’s oldest brands. Established in 1859 - 39 years before the first car arrived in NZ - the company began life underwriting policies from a local...
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New Zealanders who own properties at risk of floods or earthquakes may be unable to afford insurance coverage, the Reserve Bank warned. Rising premiums may make home insurance "increasingly unaffordable" for households,...
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The Insurance Brokers Association of New Zealand urged home buyers to think with their heads rather than their hearts when committing to a real estate purchase. New actuarial data supplied to Treasury shows house insurance premiums...
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Auckland-headquartered Delta Insurance has opened a new office in Papamoa in the Bay of Plenty, following its international expansion into Singapore and Australia. Located in the Tauranga suburb, the central region office...
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Suncorp Group announced the sale of its New Zealand Asteron Life business to focus on its general insurance operations. The Australia-based group said the transaction continued the reshaping of the company, and would position its...
