NorthStandard has named Mr Michael Hustler as its new head of APAC, effective 27 October.
The Insurance Council of New Zealand Te Kahui Inihua o Aotearoa (ICNZ) has welcomed the Government's National Adaptation Framework as an important and necessary first step towards building New Zealand's climate resilience and keeping insurance accessible.
While it is general perception that New Zealanders know more and more about the hazards they live alongside, the country's National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)'s latest Annual Preparedness survey for 2025 suggests they are not taking steps to prepare themselves.
In marking the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, New Zealand's government and private sector organisations are calling for more coordinated resilience-building to help protect people, property and communities across the country.
Global insurance intermediary group Howden has announced the acquisition of Omni Insurance Brokers, a prominent general insurance broker headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
Markel International has appointed Mr Tom Hillier as CUO, subject to regulatory approval, alongside a new structure for its international operations.
Chubb Life Insurance New Zealand has appointed Mr James Dunbar as business partnership manager in the South Island regional team.
Financial Advice New Zealand is set to offer a new professional development opportunity for advisers with the introduction of the AI in Advice Certificate.
Brokerslink has appointed Mr Tushar Thakker as regional manager for APAC. He is also the CEO of Peraj Insurance Brokers in India.
AIA New Zealand has rolled out a new health insurance benefit, AIA Living Specialist and Testing Support (STS), designed to provide access to specialist consultations and diagnostic procedures without requiring a full health insurance policy.