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The Insurance Brokers Association of New Zealand (IBANZ) is on the hunt for a new Chief Executive following incumbent Mel Gorham’s decision to step down after five years in the role. IBANZ President Neil Cousins acknowledged ...
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On 6 May 2025, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) published the results from its 2024 General Insurance industry stress test. The purpose of the stress tests was to assess the insurance industry’s ability to respond in the sit...
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Time is ticking for the insurance industry to get ready for the implementatio...
The Contracts of Insurance Act is a new consumer protection law that repeals five Acts currently in force and increases the obligations on brokers and insurers. Speaking to a recent professional development seminar for...SPOTLIGHT ON
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Associate Finance Minister David Seymour has confirmed that a review of the f...
In an interview with CoverNote that occurred against a backdrop of a state of emergency in Christchurch, Wellington battling wind gusts of up to 150kmph and the MetService issuing a rare red weather warning, Minister Seymour outlined...SPOTLIGHT ON
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IBANZ plays a strategic role in shaping New Zealand's insurance legislation
In the ever-evolving landscape of insurance and financial services in New Zealand, the Insurance Brokers Association of New Zealand (IBANZ) plays a pivotal role in defending its members’ interests through making submissions on...Feature
Sam Kerr | Managing Director - Share General, and Vice President - IBANZ
The future of the insurance industry depends on our ability to nurture the next generation of brokers. With the regulatory changes we’ve all been through over the past few years, we saw the introduction of the NZQA Level 5...News from Australia
The Insurance Brokers Code Compliance Committee has recommended improvements around transparency, clarity and breach reporting in its submission to the ongoing code review. The deadline for feedback on a consultation document has...
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Australian Insurers and brokers are targeting a constructive relationship with the federal government after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese led Labour to an emphatic victory in the recent election. They have urged Canberra to...
