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A climate change poll conducted by AMI, State and NZI Insurance has revealed that a significant majority of New Zealanders want increased efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate-related hazards. The survey, which is in i...
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Data from the Treasury revealed that a quarter of homes in high-risk flood zones are paying hundreds or thousands of dollars in additional premiums. In just 18 months, insurance premiums across New Zealand have risen by almost 30%,...
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New research from insurers AMI, State and NZI revealed that 86% of people would now consider climate risk when choosing a home, compared to 55% just two years ago. The research found that house hunters rank weather and natural disa...
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The Marsh McLennan Global Risks Report 2024 captures insights from nearly 1,500 business leaders and experts worldwide, providing a short-, medium- and longer-term perspective on unfolding risk to help organisations make informed,...
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Key elements leaders must consider in crisis management
Gallagher Bassett New Zealand reflected on the significance of crisis readiness on the first anniversary of the devastating Cyclone Gabrielle. Chief executive Craig Furness said building knowledge within organisations was a key...FSCL Case Study
In 2012 Henry* bought his first house and asked an insurance broker to arrange house insurance. The broker corresponded with Henry using his work email address, but the email address on the insurance application form was different....
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Suncorp NZ reported a small increase in half-year profit, as premium income rose by 20%, but the group warned of likely increases to reinsurance costs. The NZ division of the Australian giant recorded a profit of $94 million for...
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Insurance Australia Group, the owner of State, AMI and NZI, included an extra A$250 million of drop-down cover for a New Zealand-specific second event as it announced its 2024 catastrophe reinsurance programme. The Australia-based...
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IAG has called for a change in approach to natural disaster management following last year’s devastating floods. The insurance group reflected on the one year anniversary of the North Island floods and Cyclone Gabrielle,...
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Brokers face one of the most challenging insurance markets in years, writes H...
In the early months of 2024, the New Zealand insurance market faces a series of structural shifts that will ask hard questions of all industry professionals. Consumers of insurance are looking to professionals to provide answers as...
