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Natural hazards abound in New Zealand and insurance premium costs are rising, so would a broader range of insurance products be useful?
13th Dec 24, 5:00am
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Natural hazards abound in New Zealand and insurance premium costs are rising, so would a broader range of insurance products be useful?
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New Zealander Shayne Elliott leaving ANZ next year to be replaced by ex-HSBC and Santander executive Nuno Matos
9th Dec 24, 9:47am
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New Zealander Shayne Elliott leaving ANZ next year to be replaced by ex-HSBC and Santander executive Nuno Matos
In a new Of Interest podcast episode, John Lyon explains why it's hard to judge insurers' finances on a year by year basis, and why NZ's risk profile is the most significant barrier to enter the local insurance market
1st Oct 24, 4:41pm
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In a new Of Interest podcast episode, John Lyon explains why it's hard to judge insurers' finances on a year by year basis, and why NZ's risk profile is the most significant barrier to enter the local insurance market
Morgan Stanley banking analysts see a 'full agenda' for ANZ in 2025 and list five priorities for Westpac's new CEO
11th Sep 24, 11:37am
Morgan Stanley banking analysts see a 'full agenda' for ANZ in 2025 and list five priorities for Westpac's new CEO
Suncorp NZ boss Jimmy Higgins encouraged by Parliament's cross-party climate inquiry but says reinsurer appetite won't improve until NZ has plans in place to tackle future natural hazard risks
20th Aug 24, 1:00pm
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Suncorp NZ boss Jimmy Higgins encouraged by Parliament's cross-party climate inquiry but says reinsurer appetite won't improve until NZ has plans in place to tackle future natural hazard risks
Tower Insurance readies its next risk-based pricing tool as CEO says he loves being the insurance underdog competing with bigger Aussie-owned rivals
29th May 24, 5:00am
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Tower Insurance readies its next risk-based pricing tool as CEO says he loves being the insurance underdog competing with bigger Aussie-owned rivals
General insurer Tower reports 20% growth of $291 million in gross written premiums in 2024 first-half result
28th May 24, 10:04am
General insurer Tower reports 20% growth of $291 million in gross written premiums in 2024 first-half result
The availability of EV and hybrid vehicle insurance may have come a long way, but can still cost more than insuring vehicles with internal combustion engines
11th May 24, 9:00am
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The availability of EV and hybrid vehicle insurance may have come a long way, but can still cost more than insuring vehicles with internal combustion engines
Suncorp NZ’s CEO says central government needs to lead on climate adaptation because attempts made by private industry will be seen as ‘profit driven’
27th Feb 24, 9:05am
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Suncorp NZ’s CEO says central government needs to lead on climate adaptation because attempts made by private industry will be seen as ‘profit driven’
Simon Watts says the Government is ‘moving at pace’ to get adaption framework underway as insurers reflect on last year’s North Island flooding disasters
27th Jan 24, 9:35am
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Simon Watts says the Government is ‘moving at pace’ to get adaption framework underway as insurers reflect on last year’s North Island flooding disasters
How Quashed wants to make insurance easy for New Zealanders. And cheaper.
After banking, insurance? Treasury emails hint at potential of Commerce Commission market study
8th May 23, 5:00am
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After banking, insurance? Treasury emails hint at potential of Commerce Commission market study
Speculation on potential sale of its life insurer Asteron Life comes from 'gossip column' in AFR, Suncorp NZ says
9th Feb 23, 1:07pm
Speculation on potential sale of its life insurer Asteron Life comes from 'gossip column' in AFR, Suncorp NZ says
Insurers are waving the climate change red flag. We all need to pay attention, Rebecca Stevenson says
9th Feb 23, 11:55am
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Insurers are waving the climate change red flag. We all need to pay attention, Rebecca Stevenson says
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Insurer Suncorp says Auckland customers will need to be realistic about repair timetable
8th Feb 23, 7:44am
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Insurer Suncorp says Auckland customers will need to be realistic about repair timetable
With wholesale interest rates on the rise as the markets expect an OCR rise soon, we check where term deposit rates are now and how they compare to Aussie rates, where no rate rises are on the horizon
19th Sep 21, 6:00am
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With wholesale interest rates on the rise as the markets expect an OCR rise soon, we check where term deposit rates are now and how they compare to Aussie rates, where no rate rises are on the horizon
Morgan Stanley report shines a light on IAG and Suncorp's dominance of New Zealand's general insurance market
24th May 21, 4:41pm
Morgan Stanley report shines a light on IAG and Suncorp's dominance of New Zealand's general insurance market
Both IAG and Tower have followed Suncorp in reaching the end of long-running disputes with the Earthquake Commission (EQC) relating to the apportioning of costs between the state and private insurers relating to the Canterbury earthquakes
24th Nov 20, 3:21pm
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Both IAG and Tower have followed Suncorp in reaching the end of long-running disputes with the Earthquake Commission (EQC) relating to the apportioning of costs between the state and private insurers relating to the Canterbury earthquakes
AA Money starts offering secured personal loans following borrower interest in loans for debt consolidation, refinancing, home renovations, holidays and weddings
28th Sep 20, 2:15pm
AA Money starts offering secured personal loans following borrower interest in loans for debt consolidation, refinancing, home renovations, holidays and weddings
IAG and Suncorp see premium hikes being more subdued in 2020, with major repricing seen in 2019 contributing to them increasing their profits by 69% and 116% respectively
20th Aug 19, 7:49am
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IAG and Suncorp see premium hikes being more subdued in 2020, with major repricing seen in 2019 contributing to them increasing their profits by 69% and 116% respectively
Insurer Tower returns to profit as fewer storms and reduced exposure to risky places see it pay a low $45 in claims for every $100 received in premiums
22nd May 19, 6:50am
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Insurer Tower returns to profit as fewer storms and reduced exposure to risky places see it pay a low $45 in claims for every $100 received in premiums
Vero stops offering excess-free windscreen replacement cover in bid to counter soaring motor claims costs
20th Jun 18, 2:20pm
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Vero stops offering excess-free windscreen replacement cover in bid to counter soaring motor claims costs
Experts divided over whether policyholders will emerge from banks' 'life insurance business ditch' better off
1st Jun 18, 10:00am
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Experts divided over whether policyholders will emerge from banks' 'life insurance business ditch' better off
ANZ and IBM release proof of concept for blockchain product aimed at reducing the to-ing and fro-ing between insurers and brokers; Suncorp involved in testing technology
30th Apr 18, 9:33am
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ANZ and IBM release proof of concept for blockchain product aimed at reducing the to-ing and fro-ing between insurers and brokers; Suncorp involved in testing technology
Question marks remain over the extent to which further insurance premium hikes flagged for more disaster-prone parts of the country will be offset by decreases in lower risk places
6th Apr 18, 12:37pm
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Question marks remain over the extent to which further insurance premium hikes flagged for more disaster-prone parts of the country will be offset by decreases in lower risk places