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Gallagher Bassett New Zealand reflected on the significance of crisis readiness on the first anniversary of the devastating Cyclone Gabrielle. Chief executive Craig Furness said building knowledge within organisations was a key les...Feature
April - June 2024
April 3 TOPIC: Focus on the Code of Professional Conduct for Financial Advice Services PRESENTER: Angus Dale-Jones - Financial Advice Code Committee The Code is a key part of the financial advice regime. Its standar...Feature
IAG New Zealand, the insurance group behind AMI, NZI and State Insurance, posted a solid set of half-year results for the six months to December 31 last year. Local currency gross written premium grew 18.8% to $2015m (1H23:...
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IAG New Zealand appointed Michele Embling, Rachel Walsh and Scott Pickering to its board. Embling is currently a board member for AIA New Zealand, Transpower, Toitū Tahua – The Centre for Sustainable Finance, and the...
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Kris Faafoi to become CEO of the Insurance Council of New Zealand Former Labour minister Kris Faafoi will become the new chief executive of the Insurance Council of New Zealand, effective from April 2024. Tim Grafton, who...
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Chris Mackinnon to take on regional Lloyd’s role Chris Mackinnon of Lloyd’s is set to become the insurance body’s regional director for Asia, the Pacific, Middle East and Africa. Mackinnon will replace Iain...
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Dogs driving vans, stolen false teeth, and speeding jandals were among State Insurance’s most peculiar claims of the year. The insurer has released a list of the most curious claims of the last calendar year, with...
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Australian insurance group Market Lane has moved into the NZ market. Newly established company Market Lane Insurance Group (NZ) Limited will provide underwriting and placement solutions, covering contemporary and future risks....
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Suncorp NZ reported a small increase in half-year profit, as premium income rose by 20%, but the group warned of likely increases to reinsurance costs. The NZ division of the Australian giant recorded a profit of $94 million for...