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...
What New Zealand homeowners need to know about EQCover
New Zealand to overhaul natural disaster insurance programme One of the EQC’s primary functions is to manage New Zealand’s natural...
New Zealand’s Momentum Life Limited Credit Ratings affirmed – AM Best
Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit...
Leader navigates “most challenging period in travel insurance history”
There’s no doubt about it – this has been the most challenging period in travel insurance history, more than any...
Insurance Contracts Bill a “marked departure” from status quo
Industry stakeholders now have around seven weeks left to let the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE) know whether...
Insurance veteran Chris Coon passes away
New Zealand’s insurance industry is mourning the death of actuarial icon Christopher Laurence “Chris” Coon, who died after a long...
CA ANZ consults on NZ income insurance scheme
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) has launched a consultation with its members on the New Zealand government’s...
Revealed: Insurance Business Elite Women 2022
As the country celebrates Women’s History Month, Insurance Business New Zealand’s (IBNZ) Elite Women 2022 recognises 19 women who are...
Financial feasibility of income insurance scheme under review
Accountants are taking a close look at the government's proposed income insurance scheme, to see how the costs versus benefits...