Ex-AIA boss joins consulting firm to tackle life insurance challenges in ANZ
NMG Consulting has announced that Sam Tremethick will join the company as a partner, taking charge of insights and analytics...
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Wildfire risk in NZ: More flames, less insurance
As the death toll rises from LA's devastating wildfires, experts say climate change is set to make parts of New...
Expert outlines key trends reshaping insurance industry in ANZ
Nippon Life’s $10.6 billion acquisition of Resolution Life, for example, will establish Acenda as a major player in Australia. This...
New Zealand records nearly 10,000 claims for damage from landslides
Losses from landslides have totalled $170m since January 2023. New Zealand's Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake (NHC Toka Tū...
Wotton Kearney strengthens legal team in Australia and New Zealand
Wotton + Kearney has seen significant developments in 2024, including the rollout of a legal AI tool, the opening of...
Sailing Chaotic Seas: New Zealand’s Foreign Policy in 2025
The country has long prided itself on its independent foreign policy, but Wellington’s balancing act will face greater challenges this...
Life insurance – New Zealand
The Life insurance market market in New Zealand is projected to reach a market size (gross written premium) of US$7.66bn...
Woman drowns after getting into trouble at Waimamaku Beach in Far North District
A woman has drowned after getting into trouble at a remote Northland beach this afternoon. A police spokesperson said they...
Government Confirms New Fire and Emergency Levy Regulations with Adjusted Rate
The Government has approved the final regulations for a revised Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) levy on insurance contracts,...
Should New Zealand embrace parametric insurance?
Natural hazards abound in New Zealand and insurance premium costs are rising, so would a broader range of insurance products...