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As policy volumes increase and regulatory expectations continue to evolve, insurers and brokers are always looking for ways to streamline these workflows without compromising accuracy. That challenge is what sits behind the launch ...IFSO Case Study
A couple took out travel insurance for an overseas holiday. While travelling, they were both injured in an accident involving a rented motorised scooter and needed medical treatment. The scooter was also damaged. They made a travel...
IBANZ Forum
Rural
QUESTION If you have sundry vehicle cover under a rural policy, what is the applicable FENZ levy payable, as we do not always know all the vehicles that are covered by this, which is why the sundry limit is in place? For examp...Feature
From 1 July 2026, the way the Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) levy is c...
When do the changes apply? The new levy rules apply to policies that start (are entered into) or renew on or after 1 July 2026. Policies already in place before this date continue under current levy rules until renewal. This...IBANZ Forum
Commercial Fleet/Vehicle
QUESTION: We have a client with a number of vehicles insured with the same insurer. He had two Range Rovers, both insured, sold one and instructed us to cancel cover on it. He advised the wrong rego. so the Range rover...IBANZ Forum
Commercial Fleet/Vehicle
QUESTION: The insured makes a motor claim which is accepted by the insurer. Given the type of claim, the claim falls under a section 1 automatic policy benefit which is sub-limited to $5,000 in the policy wording. This again is...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
For the fourth consecutive year, the Toyota Aqua claims the title of New Zealand's most stolen car, AMI reveals. AMI Insurance received more than 9,000 vehicle theft and attempted theft claims in 2025. The lengthy...
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Released recently, AMI’s inaugural Motor Report reveals a steady decline in collision-related claims, coinciding with the growing adoption of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Over the past year, AMI received more...
FSCL Case Study
Adrian* wanted to insure his car and thought it would be cheaper to add it to his employer’s business insurance policy. He gave the car’s details to his employer, Hana*, who passed them to the insurance broker....
