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New Zealanders who dive into property investment as a perceived fast-track to wealth may be unwittingly putting their properties and financial security at risk, by being a ‘little too lax’ when it comes to their responsibili...
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A view from the Beehive
Many in the insurance industry are currently involved in preparing to comply with upcoming changes to the Fire and Emergency NZ (FENZ) levy, whether that be staff training about the changes or making sure internal systems will be read...SPOTLIGHT ON
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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 Søn...
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What NIBA’s Future Report means for New Zealand brokers
The National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) in Australia released a major report at its recent 2025 convention setting out the trends likely to reshape insurance broking through to 2035 - and many of the insights will strike a...Feature
Insurers report stabilising rates and evolving risk management trends
The New Zealand insurance sector is undergoing a period of transition, with recent analysis from Rothbury Insurance Brokers indicating that the market is moving away from the pronounced premium hikes seen in previous years. This...Feature
Aon plc has announced the launch of Aon Claims Copilot, an artificial intelligence platform that combines the firm’s Broker Copilot and risk analysis tools for claims resolution and analytics. The global broking giant said...
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Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can power up a business, but there are watch-outs as attendees of an IBANZ webinar on the topic learned recently. One of the first things to understand is the difference between AI and...
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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...
