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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 ...Advertorial
A different way to think about partnership
Independent insurance brokers are under more pressure than ever. Compliance requirements keep growing, underwriters want more data and reporting, clients expect faster service, and staff recruitment, training and retention is a challeng...Feature
Last month, IBANZ Chief Executive Katherine Wilson joined industry leaders at Business New Zealand’s renowned Back to Business event, an annual gathering recognised as one of the country’s most influential corporate netwo...
Humans of NZI
Ian Taylor shares how NZI is shaping the next phase of motor leadership in Ne...
After four decades working inside New Zealand’s transport insurance landscape, Ian Taylor sees 2026 not as a new chapter, but as a defining moment. In his refreshed role as National Manager Motor, Taylor is focused on one thing:...Feature
Matt Connolly, the Founder and CEO of international insurance market intelligence company Sønr, was a highlight of the recent Resonate 25 Insurance Innovation conference in Auckland where he presented key findings from...
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IAG New Zealand has unveiled toi Māori (a new Māori artwork) as part of its visual identity, embracing Te Ao Māori (the Māori worldview) and marking an important step in its cultural journey. The artwork, Ruaitewānanga, was...
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What it means for insurers and brokers
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in New Zealand are maintaining a strong sense of confidence in their own operations, even as broader economic sentiment remains subdued, according to new research from Prospa NZ. For insurance...Feature
Professional indemnity (PI) insurance remains an essential form of protection for consultants, advisers, and small businesses in New Zealand. Marsh has advised that while most professionals recognise its importance, policy wording...
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NZI has acquired an ownership stake in Initio, a New Zealand-based Insurtech, with plans to leverage its proven digital platform and establish a broker dedicated NZI personal lines agency. Garry Taylor, Executive General Manager...
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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has completed its takeover of AssuredPartners, describing the deal as a merger of two entrepreneurial and client-focused cultures that will support expansion across multiple business lines and regions....
