Reserve Bank Questions Risk Commission Levels
While The Reserve Bank has concluded New Zealand’s financial system remains sound, including its insurance sector, it has noted the level of risk commissions...
New GM Appointed at Evergreen Life
Former Managing Director of IDS, Barry Read, has been confirmed as the new General Manager of life insurance advice business, Evergreen Life.
Evergreen Life Managing...
Jury Out on Impact of Robo-Advice
Our latest poll results suggest advisers lack interest in the impact of robo-advice services, and are unsure about whether it will benefit or disadvantage...
Robo-Advice – Friend or Foe?
Our latest poll seeks your views on whether you consider the advent of robo-advice to be a potential friend or foe for your business.
One...
Robo-Advice to Channel Business For Human Advisers
Kiwi Wealth has become the first financial services provider to receive robo-advice approval from the FMA and its GM Customer, Product and Innovation, Joe...
Insurtech – Friend or Foe to Advisers?
Insurance is experiencing a technological revolution throughout its entire value chain, says FinTechNZ General Manager, James Brown.
Insurtech refers to types of new technology that...
Blockchain to Speed up Adviser-Insurer Processes
ANZ and IBM have announced they are developing a blockchain solution for the insurance industry, in conjunction with Suncorp New Zealand.
The solution aims to...
Asteron Life Releases New Quote And Application Tool
Asteron Life has released the second stage of its new quote and application tool for life insurance advisers, AsteronConnect.
Tablet-friendly, the platform can be used...