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Mega-mergers have dominated the insurance broking industry in recent years, b...
In the middle of October, global insurance broking giants Aon and Willis Towers Watson formally sought New Zealand approval for their US$30 billion merger, a deal that will reshape the international insurance advisory industry. ...PIQ College
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The Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) is calling on political parties to back volunteer and paid firefighters by funding them appropriately for their services, much like the police are funded. It follows the publication of th...
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IAG today provided an update on its results for the year ended 30 June 2020 (FY20), within which it expects to report: Gross written premium (GWP) growth of around 1%, consistent with the ‘low single digit’ guidance...
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New research released by Vero Insurance this week shows nearly two thirds of New Zealand’s small and medium enterprise owners and decision makers (SMEs) want insurance advice following the Covid-19 crisis. Most wanted...
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Suncorp New Zealand is helping children affected by domestic violence stay connected with their schools and online learning through a one-off $100,000 donation to the domestic violence charity, Shine. Suncorp New Zealand has...
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Provisional results show that insurers spent more than $118.8 million last year responding to severe weather events, with more than 18,000 claims made. "What was looking to be a benign year for extreme events changed in the...
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In September 2006, through the broker, a company arranged cover for a refrigeration truck. In or about September 2009, the company’s director had a telephone discussion with the broker, about adding an endorsement to...
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The Police Health Plan which is administered by the Police Welfare Fund, has been awarded the Consumer NZ People’s Choice Award for 2019. The award is the result of Consumer NZ’s customer satisfaction survey of health...
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Is the insurance industry paying more than it needs to when dealing with clai...
Cargo surveyors see a lot of damage from mould and its companion, corrosion. Both involve wetting, the source of which is crucial to policy response. Both can cause dismay as consignees face the unwelcome need to seek recovery from...Feature
When Delta Insurance decided to continue their support of the GirlBoss Awards by sponsoring the Emerging Leader Award again last year, they weren’t quite expecting the impact the winner would have on the company. ...
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By James Brownell, director, insurance conduct lead, KPMG New Zealand
Following on from the Australian Royal Commission and subsequent New Zealand banking reviews, 2019 was a year of intensive focus from the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) on culture and...Humans of NZI
Andy Rowe discusses his experiences in the insurance industry and his love fo...
Andy Rowe started in the insurance industry a few years after school, when he was looking for a role in which, in his own words, he could use his brain and work in a career that was interesting and rewarding. After a variety...Feature
Southern Cross Pet Insurance has released its 10 most unusual claims of 2019. The list featured a serial sock swallower, a cat who played with fire and a dog suffering a chocolate overdose. The claims highlight how even...
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A joint venture between Apex Insurance and insurance industry veteran Brent Mullan is bringing new marine insurance solutions to a market which has a far-reaching impact on the economy. Apex Marine & General will...
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