Fears high building costs will leave home owners with inadequate insurance
The rising cost of building materials may leave home owners nationwide in the lurch as the risk of under-insurance grows.
New Zealand health restructure doomed to fall short unless funding model tackled first
Opinion - This year significant reforms to New Zealand's health care system will be introduced. But to achieve its goals...
Open finance in New Zealand garners interest
FinTechNZ has prepared a report about the potential of open finance, which is gathering momentum - and interest from international...
Income insurance “crucial” for workers’ protection, says union
FIRST Union, New Zealand's second-largest private-sector trade union, has said it supports the government’s proposed income insurance scheme, hailing it...
CTO on why it’s “a great time” to be part of the insurance sector
AIA New Zealand chief technology officer Marc Hale (pictured) is “quite keen to stare into problems and look at innovating...
Commercial director on insurance being overlooked by NZ businesses
New Zealanders wouldn’t dream of leaving their house uninsured against fire, but they commonly do bet their house on their...
CEO on “perfect opportunity” for insurance brokers
Insurance brokers face daily challenges, not least of which include regulation and compliance; winning new business; building and increasing revenue...
ACC appoints leader for NZ income insurance proposal
ACC has appointed Stephen Crombie (pictured above) as executive lead for the planning of the government’s proposed income insurance scheme....
New earthquake bill to be introduced in New Zealand
The government of New Zealand has introduced a bill to make the claims process following a natural disaster easier. The...
IAG offers $400 million in notes to New Zealand investors
Insurance Australia Group (IAG) has offered up to $400 million of unsecured subordinated notes to New Zealand retail investors and...