Thursday, May 9, 2024

Ombudsman Welcomes Insurance Contracts Bill

The Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman (IFSO), Karen Stevens, is looking forward to the Contracts of Insurance Bill becoming law. “I’m pleased that it’s finally on the table, as it’s been 26 years of waiting...

Digital Advice Expert Group Launched

The FSC in Australia has announced the formation of the Digital Advice Expert Group, noting almost four million Australians say they would be open to low-cost digital advice solutions. The council says the concept of...
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Cost of Living Poll

With a new report from the FSC indicating more Kiwis are worried about money, we want to find out if financial pressures are impacting your business. According to the FSC’s Financial Resilience Index, 70% of...

Have Your Say on Contracts of Insurance Bill

The government's Finance and Expenditure Committee is calling for public submissions on the Contracts of Insurance Bill. The Bill, proposed by Duncan Webb MP, seeks to enable consumers and businesses to protect themselves against risk,...

Nib’s Top Five Medical Claims – March 2024

Treatments for heart issues topped the list of claims in the latest data from Nib. The company periodically releases a table showing its highest value claims, and for March 2024 its top five claims are...

Money Worries Rise Across the Country – FSC Report

The number of New Zealanders worrying about money is the highest since 2020 according to the FSC's latest Financial Resilience Index. Its annual survey, first published four years ago, tracks financial confidence, financial literacy,...

Three Months’ Free from Fidelity Life

New Fidelity Life customers will get their first three months' premiums covered by the company in a promotion that runs until 31 August 2024. Bronwyn Kirwan, Fidelity Life Chief Commercial Officer, says the offer is...

Fidelity Life and Nib Share E-App

Nib adviser health promotions are now available via Fidelity Life’s E-App. The move follows a 2014 partnership agreement between the two firms. Fidelity Life’s Chief Commercial Officer Bronwyn Kirwan says the decision is part of...

Top 10 Tips for Advisers

Advisers working in Australia have been given insights into the workings of industry complaints body, AFCA, including the authority’s top 10 tips for advisers. Speaking with audiences at the Riskinfocus 24 Risk Advice CPD event...
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Head of Professional Development Appointed by Financial Advice NZ

Financial Advice NZ has appointed Cecilia Farrow as its Head of Professional Development – a position created by CEO Nick Hakes who arrived in February. Farrow is a former board member of the industry body, Founder...