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...
Experts predict insurance trends in Australia and New Zealand
Experts interviewed by Insurance Business Australia and New Zealand for the 2023 Top Insurance Employers awards have predicted the trends...
Whanganui District Council, Fire Emergency New Zealand, insurers and waste disposal urge caution on lithium-ion batteries
The Whanganui Resource Recovery Centre does not currently take in lithium-ion batteries.
What makes Gallagher Bassett one of the most innovative insurance companies?
In an interview with Insurance Business, Gallagher Bassett revealed its secrets to becoming one of the most innovative companies in...