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IBANZ Calendar of events

June 2025 June 4 th Topic:   Assessing NHC claims under the new act Presenter:  Kane Bankers & Kate Liddle  |  McLarens In this session we’ll examine the exposures faced by elected...

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IBANZ Chief Executive steps down, search commen...

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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Results of 2024 General Insurance stress test p...

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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Getting ready for the Contracts of Insurance Act

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...

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Minister Seymour signals sector review

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...

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Advocating for members' and clients’ interests:...

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...

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Growing the next generation of brokers

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...

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Broker code committee urges tougher time frames...

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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Industry calls for ‘future focus’ after Labour ...

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...

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IBANZ Calendar of Events

March 5 th Topic:   Electronic security and risk assessment practices Presenter:  Tristan Bailey & Mike McKim  |  NZSA In this session, Mike and Tristan will explore the common pitfalls in...
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