New Zealand’s central bank amends solvency standard for insurance firms
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand said on Tuesday it is amending its insurance interim solvency standard as it seeks...
Month: May 2022
Fidelity Life releases new marketing resource for advisers
Fidelity Life, New Zealand’s largest locally-owned life insurer, has launched Mark it, a marketing and communications resource to help its...
Interim Insurance Solvency Standard Further Refined
Te Pūtea Matua is today publishing a ‘review version’ of the insurance interim solvency standard, which determines the minimum amounts...
New research aims to solve NZ-specific construction issue
A four-year research project investigating solutions to strengthen precast concrete hollow-core floors prone to earthquake damage will publish its findings...
ANZIIF to recognise exemplary professionalism in New Zealand
ANZIIF has launched the Making a Difference Awards in New Zealand. The awards recognise individuals across different sectors of insurance...
AIA New Zealand names new general counsel
Life insurance company AIA New Zealand has named Jackie Waddams as its new general counsel. According to AIA NZ CEO...
Travel and insurance make comeback – what’s changing?
In an island nation that’s been essentially locked up since early 2020, it’s no surprise that 95% of New Zealanders...
AM Best Withdraws Credit Ratings of nib nz insurance limited
AM Best has removed from under review with developing implications and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and...
Last chance to enter Insurance Business’ Top Insurance Employers 2022 list
Insurance Business wants to uncover the absolute best workplaces in the insurance industry for its fourth annual Top Insurance Employers...
Ombudsman on revised insurance contract law: “The sooner, the better”
Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Karen Stevens (pictured) has been the IFSO since 1998 – the same year that the...