Saturday, January 3, 2026

Company news

Chubb Extends Reward Offer

Chubb is extending its More is More Lifetime Reward offer until 31 March, 2026. In an adviser update the insurer says "...this means that if...

Registrations Open for 2026 New Adviser Training Course

Expressions of interest are now open for Partners Life's next three-day New Adviser Training Course in February 2026. The online course, for advisers new to...

Private Medical Cover Premium Increase Announced

Partners Life has announced a Private Medical Cover premium increase of 2% for new and existing business from late January. In an Adviser Update the...

Fidelity Life Celebrates 2025 Adviser Edge Graduates

Fidelity Life has celebrated the achievements of financial advisers across New Zealand, hosting graduation ceremonies for its 2025 Adviser edge programmes - Professional pathways and Advice masters. The insurer says...

Insurer to Pay $7 Million Penalty for Misleading Representations

General insurer Tower has been ordered to pay a $7 million penalty for misleading representations that resulted in more than $11 million in overcharges...

AIA NZ Names New Board Chair

There was strong reader interest this week in Dame Theresa Gattung stepping down as Chair and retiring from the AIA NZ Board and her...

Annual Claims Paid Top $245M – Fidelity Life

Fidelity Life has paid out $247.7 million in claims and accepted 93% of new claims in the financial year ending 30 June 2025. The company says that over...

AIA NZ Launches New Severe Trauma Product

AIA NZ is launching AIA Living Severe Trauma, which the company says is a simplified, cost-effective insurance solution designed to support New Zealanders through...

‘Record-Breaking’ Year for Claims Payments – Partners Life

News that Partners Life's latest claims data saw “another record-breaking year” for payments attracted much reader interest this week... Partners...