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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 acc...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....
IFSO Case Study
Quincy* said the agreed value had not been properly notified to him when his policy was renewed. Quincy held insurance on his vehicle. In December 2024, following an accident, Quincy made a claim to the insurer for...
FSCL Case Study
When Cyclone Gabrielle hit on 13 and 14 February 2023, Willow’s* business had 19 heavy machines located at skid sites in the upper North Island. The machinery had originally been taken to the skid sites using a transporter...
FSCL Case Study
Russell* ran a plumbing business and insured all company cars under a commercial motor vehicle policy. In February 2024, his employee, Nisha*, reported one of the company cars stolen. Shortly after reporting the theft to the...
