Entries Open for Financial Advice NZ Awards
The closing date to enter the 2024 Financial Advice NZ Awards is fast approaching.
The awards are open to all members of the industry body,...
Chubb’s GM Distribution to Step Down
David Haak is leaving Chubb (Cigna) following three years at the firm as General Manager - Distribution.
Originally joining Cigna as a consultant for three...
Policy Co-ownership Risk for Aussie Advisers
Insurance policy co-ownership, where a company picks up the monthly premiums in return for a portion of any future claim benefit, is a developing...
Genetic Tests for Insurance – Poll Result
With the Federal Government in Australia seeking feedback on the use of genetic testing by insurers, we asked if these might become common-place in...
FMA Celebrates its ‘Strong Progress’ in Annual Report
The FMA has achieved all its performance measures, according to its latest annual report – which covers the 12 months to June 2023.
The regulator...
Industry Body Welcomes ‘Breathing Space’ on CCCFA
Making our Story of the Week is news that the National Government has released a list of action points that has been welcomed by...
Suncorp Appoints New CCO
Suncorp NZ has appointed Westpac's Chief Marketing Officer, Suraiya Phillimore-Smith, as its new Chief Customer Officer. She will take up the role on 4...
Medical and Life Companies to Merge
Nib is planning to bring its two New Zealand businesses under one roof to streamline and simplify the structure of its New Zealand operation....
Nib’s Top Five Medical Claims for October
Claims for heart surgery appear four times in latest list of highest value procedures funded by nib – and they are all men.
Topping the...