New Zealand home insurance doubles EQCover amid rising hazards
In a significant move to bolster home insurance against natural disasters, New Zealand's Earthquake Commission (EQC) has successfully implemented a...
AM Best to Deliver Insights on New Zealand’s Insurance Industry at Upcoming Auckland Briefing
Auckland will explore the state of New Zealand’s insurance industry during a late afternoon event on Thursday, 16 November 2023.
Travel Insurance For New Zealand: A Guide
While travel insurance for New Zealand isn’t compulsory, it’s highly recommended. Good travel insurance will cover lost expenses should the...
Floodbase teams up with Ag Guard for NZ parametric flood insurance
Insurtech Floodbase has partnered with specialised crop and farm underwriting system and service provider Ag Guard to deliver parametric flood...
Lockton appoints Craig Buckle as CEO of New Zealand business
Insurance broker Lockton has appointed Craig Buckle as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its New Zealand operations, effective January 1,...
Buckle replaces Lowe as Lockton New Zealand CEO
Lockton has appointed Craig Buckle as CEO of its New Zealand operation from 1 January 2024, replacing retiree Peter Lowe.
Fake $74,000 insurance claim for ‘stolen’ horse float and Ford Ranger
Michael Peryer made a $74k insurance claim for his Ford Ranger and a horse float that he said were stolen....
New Zealand-first Research From Glasstrail Identifies Attack Surface Risks For Kiwi Insurers
A recent study by Kiwi cyber security brand Glasstrail identified the large challenge smaller New Zealand insurance businesses face identifying...
Insurance price shift unlikely to slow inflation retreat, BNZ says
Bank of New Zealand economists expect more price pressure on insurance premiums, which are undergoing a structural shift, but don’t...
Outgoing Insurance Council head encourages Kiwis to stop building in ‘dumb’ places
The outgoing head of New Zealand's Insurance Council has advised Kiwis to stop building in 'dumb' places. Tim Grafton has...