The World Life Insurance Report 2026, released by the Capgemini Research Institute and LIMRA, highlights both an opportunity and a challenge for financial advisers. Among the findings of its global survey are that while 68%...

Financial advisers can play a critical role in helping to disrupt financial scams, according to the Financial Markets Authority’s Head of Financial Advice, Romil Ghelani. As part of his address to the Financial Advice NZ...

Financial Advice New Zealand has partnered with international award-winning financial educator, Vanessa Stoykov from Evolution Media Group (Australia) to deliver a four-part online short course in October and November on the art of storytelling,...

Customers who receive additional communication and engagement from their adviser, beyond renewal and review requests, show far higher levels of satisfaction, according to new research released by Fidelity Life. Speaking at the Financial Advice New...

The former CEO at Chubb Life Insurance NZ Gail Costa was named the winner of the prestigious Chair’s Award for Service to the Industry at the FSC Awards 2025 last week. The Financial Services Council...

Kiwi advisers have sent a clear message that outsourcing their clients' claims to external service providers won't be happening any time soon. As we go to press, almost three in four of those taking part...

In Australia there are concerns that some insurers are not following the rules when it comes to mental health – placing blanket exclusions on clients despite industry obligations to assess applicants individually. The Life Insurance...

Partners Life is to increase its medical cover premiums citing continued cost pressures across New Zealand’s healthcare sector. The company said the move is aimed at ensuring the “long-term sustainability” of its medical cover, which...