NZ Natural Hazards Commission renews record reinsurance tower, 20% increase to $12.3bn
New Zealand’s Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake (NHC), formerly known as New Zealand’s Earthquake Commission (EQC), took advantage of...
Insurance bodies of Australia and New Zealand sign pact as disaster losses rise
Both countries face increasing risks from extreme weather, cyber threats and supply disruption. The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) and...
IAG NZ advocates 15-year roadmap to reduce NZ’s natural hazard risk
Natural hazard risk in New Zealand will likely grow faster than our ability to manage it, the country's largest insurer...
‘We are in a decade of critical risk’: Insurance in the future
New Zealand and Australia need to line up with what’s happening in other markets when it comes to investing in...
Allianz Partners buys NIB travel insurance assets
The transaction still needs regulatory approval in Australia and New Zealand. Allianz Partners has signed an agreement to acquire a...
New Zealand updates Peak Seasonal Visa insurance rules
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is easing health insurance rules for Peak Seasonal Visa (PSV) holders from 19 April in a...
New Zealand eases health insurance rules for peak seasonal visa from April 19
New Zealand is easing health insurance rules for the Peak Seasonal Visa starting April 19, 2026. This change aims to...
Best Insurance Brokers in Australia and New Zealand | Elite Brokers
In a more competitive market, Australia and New Zealand’s best insurance brokers distinguish themselves through scale, revenue yield and rapid...
New Zealand insurers recover profits as premiums surge 8.6%
The sector posted $7.8b in total premiums in 2024 after steep repricing. New Zealand’s insurance sector has seen a recovery...
ICNZ renews call for faster action as catastrophe risk is increasing in scale and complexity
Insurance Council of New Zealand says insights from global reinsurers reinforce message that 'catastrophe risk is increasing in scale and...