Lockton today opens its New Zealand operation
Lockton NZ. Lockton today opened its New Zealand operation (Lockton Companies NZ Limited Partnership), with a clear intention to set...
Year: 2021
Weather / climate: Why have there been so many big floods? Insurance cost is $180 million and counting
Even meteorologists are astonished at the slew of extreme weather events to hit New Zealand within fewer than 12 months...
Preparing for international travel: ‘People don’t want a third winter in New Zealand’
Kiwis are renewing their passports, Air New Zealand is re-hiring, and experts predict a bumper travel year in 2022. Will...
RBNZ asks for feedback on introducing an insurance policyholder guarantee scheme to pay out claims in the event of an insurer failing
RBNZ seeks feedback on introducing an insurance policyholder guarantee scheme to pay out claims in the event of an insurer...
Insurance disruptor plots global push after banking $31m
Open, the insurance start-up behind the Huddle brand that promises better premiums thanks to artificial intelligence analysis, is lining up...
Reserve Bank invites feedback on insurance protection
Reserve Bank invites feedback on insurance policyholder protection. The Reserve Bank – Te Pūtea Matua – is seeking engagement on...
Reserve Bank proposal to protect insurance policyholders could add 1% to 2% to premiums
A proposal to protect policyholders should their insurer fail could add 1 per cent to 2 per cent to the...
Reserve Bank eyes protection for insurance policy holders
The Reserve Bank is proposing to put in place an insurance policyholder protection scheme, along the lines of protection for...
Whakaari/White Island eruption: Family’s insurance claim over volcano death rejected on technicality
More than 18 months after a 33-year-old was fatally injured in an explosion on Whakaari/White Island, an insurance company has...
ANZIIF’s ‘Making a Difference Awards’ now open for New Zealand insurance industry
New Zealand insurance professionals can now make a submission for the 'Making a Difference' recognition awards. The awards were set...