Appointments
IBANZ recently welcomed Nick Raven to our small Auckland-based team in the newly created role of Communications and Content Manager. Nick takes over responsibility for member engagement and communication across all channels includi...
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Harnessing the voice of our industry for good
IBANZ is formalising its advocacy work into a focused programme with defined priorities and more accountability. For members, that means better visibility of how the profession’s voice is being represented and more opportunity to ...SPOTLIGHT ON
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What New Zealand insurance brokers need to know By Neil Cousins, IBANZ Presi...
Insurance market cycles are familiar to brokers, but they are far less visible to clients. For businesses and property owners, insurance pricing can feel unpredictable or hard to justify, particularly when premiums rise despite no chang...Feature
The Insurance Brokers Association of New Zealand has unveiled an ambitious th...
The Insurance Brokers Association of New Zealand (IBANZ) has released its business plan for 2026–2028, signalling a decisive shift in how the organisation positions itself within a rapidly evolving insurance landscape. Reflecting...Feature
Following weather-related states of emergency in five North Island districts, New Zealand’s network of professional insurance brokers is on standby to help those affected navigate claims that may result. The Insurance Brokers...
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By John Chandler, Chief Commercial and Client Officer at PIC and IBANZ Board ...
The insurance advice sector in New Zealand is undergoing significant transformation, driven by regulatory changes, evolving customer expectations, and technological disruption. Amid these shifts, an important question persists: Does...IBANZ Forum
NHI/FENZ
QUESTION I have been assisting a <non-client> of mine, who has held their insurance via a direct insurer. Their residential property, along with two others (either side), suffered a landslip in 2023 on their land that sloped...Feature
March 2026 March 3 rd Topic: From risk to resilience: WaterSmart technologies and case studies for client advisory Presenter: Julian Lough | Watersmart Our country is facing increasing...