IBANZ Forum
QUESTION: We are finding that frequently insurers are using the ICR when underwriting new house insurance risks. We have come across a number of instances when a client is purchasing a home and the underwriter requests information ...
IBANZ Forum
QUESTION: We have a client who has caused damage to a client's ceiling and is looking to claim for this. Unfortunately the affected property has asbestos in the ceiling. The insurer is suggesting that there may not be cover due...
IBANZ Forum
QUESTION: Insured lost phone and lodged a claim for it. The insurer took over two weeks to lodge and review it. Because it is a phone and was for work purposes, the insured had to buy one ASAP, which they did for $999. The ins...
IBANZ Forum
QUESTION: My client's dwelling is occupied by them and has a small unit downstairs, which is used for occasional AirBnB. The unit is self-contained. The client's sum insured reflects the cost to rebuild the whole...
IFSO Case Study
On 17 November 2022, Mr and Mrs Letterman* insured their household contents. Shortly after, on 21 November, Mrs Letterman made a claim, saying that her TV had been damaged on 19 November while they were moving house. However,...
IFSO Case Study
Manaia* made an insurance claim for damage to her house caused by her neighbour’s construction work. Her insurer accepted the claim, but a disagreement arose over the cost and scope of repairs. The insurer based the...
FSCL Case Study
Highlighting the importance of documentation for advisers
It is important for insurance advisers to confirm to their clients in writing the instructions the clients have given to them. This avoids misunderstandings and provides the client with the chance to correct any errors. It also provides...FSCL Case Study
What happened? In May 2024, Sam* and Anna* travelled to New Caledonia for a two-week holiday. They had a complimentary travel policy as a feature of their credit card. The policy was underwritten by an insurer. Sam and Anna paid...
Feature
Corporate leaders face increasing scrutiny
A new report on the directors’ and officers’ (D&O) insurance market has highlighted increased regulatory scrutiny, growing litigation risks, and shifting market dynamics as key themes for 2025. The Global Insurance...Feature
Technology and artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping insurance distribution, creating challenges and efficiencies for intermediaries, as insurers balance profitability with customer and agent satisfaction. Capgemini’s...
