Call for Lenders to Better Support Advisers
The Finance and Mortgage Advisers' Association of New Zealand (FAMNZ) is putting pressure on lenders following claims consumers are getting preferential treatment over advisers.
FAMNZ...
The Role of AI in Financial Advice
Predictions about how AI can help financial advisers grow their business in future caught the attention of Riskinfo readers this week...
Every financial adviser, or professional working with financial...
Life Insurance Profits Decline
Data published by business information and trends forecaster IBIS World shows New Zealand’s life insurers experienced a drop in annual revenue during the 2019...
Dispute Resolution Changes May Increase Risk for Insurers
GUEST COLUMNIST – CLINTON STANGER
Insurers offering professional liability polices will be watching for any changes in consumer claims levels and dispute resolution awards over...
Dual Disclosure Obligations a Potential Risk for Small Business Owners
Concern that the country's 450,000 small business owners may be disadvantaged if the Contracts of Insurance Bill becomes law have been raised by Financial...
Your Reputation is Your Brand
GUEST COLUMNIST – TONY VIDLER
For most advisers the only brand that truly matters is, or should be, their reputation, writes business coach Tony Vidler.
When...
Create Top Of Mind Awareness – Without Being A Nuisance
GUEST COLUMNIST – TONY VIDLER
Developing your brand should create awareness of you and your offerings, and help ensure you are the first person potential...
Life and TPD Rates Remain Stable – Marsh
In its just-published report, New Zealand Insurance Market Update 2023, Marsh reveals that premium rates for life and TPD insurance remained stable throughout 2023,...
The Crucial Role of Supporting Future Talent
Given the demand for insurance professionals outstrips supply, there has never been a more important time to retain and inspire new talent, says ANZIIF's...