Heavier Focus on Compliance and Business Consolidation Predicted for 2022
Each year regulators such as the FMA, Department of Internal Affairs, and the Commerce Commission say they will increase their regulatory activities. However, 2022...
Deloitte Report Points to a Thriving Year-Ahead for Insurers
A report based on an insurance industry survey by the Deloitte Center for Financial Services is bullish when it comes to the sector's growth...
Electronic Signature Update From Partners Life
Partners Life has updated its list of acceptable electronic signature providers saying it's received a number of requests from financial advisers asking for clarification...
Key Technology Appointments Made at Cigna
Cigna NZ has appointed Gabe Smith and David Marquis to its technology team as the firm continues to invest in its digital-based services.
Smith will...
New Quoting Initiative From AIA
AIA NZ has made obtaining quotes easier and quicker for financial advisers by integrating its system with Xplan – a financial planning and wealth...
AIA Eases Income Protection Application for Those With Mental Health Issues
AIA NZ's underwriting approach to mental ill health disclosures for Income Protection cover now include a new set of questions to help increase automated...
FMA Helps FAPs Get up to Speed on Cybersecurity
The FMA has published an information sheet of principles and resources to help licensed FAPs develop their cyber resilience.
The regulator says standard conditions for...
Health Insurer says Prevention is Better Than the Cure
Kiwi health insurer Accuro is working on a pilot programme with data analytics firm Montoux to identify early interventions that could help its members...
Cyber Attack Risks for Those Working at Home
With more people working from home, Courtney McCullough of Auckland IT firm Think Concepts says not all home WiFi networks are secure and can...