Fidelity Life has announced a refreshed structure for its Adviser council, including the addition of two industry representatives and three new adviser representatives, to join the five current members. The insurer says the refreshed structure...

After nearly 10 years in the role Southern Cross Health Society's CEO Nick Astwick will step down in September 2026, following the Society’s annual reporting to members. Chair of Southern Cross Medical Care Society, Chris...

Rising mental health claims are placing pressure on the sustainability of TPD insurance in Australia, prompting insurers, reinsurers, and regulators there to reassess product design and underwriting practices. Speaking during the first in a five-part...

In the event of a customer ever disputing advice given by advisers, it seems a healthy majority of those in the sector believe their file notes would protect them. As we go to press, the...

More than 350 people have registered for the Financial Service Council’s sold-out Outlook 2026 event later this month. The breakfast event, being held on February 27 in Auckland, will feature Prime Minister Christopher Luxon with...

News that FMG Insurance Limited and Farmers’ Mutual Group have admitted to fair dealing breaches around making misleading statements drew much reader interest this week... FMG Insurance Limited and Farmers’ Mutual Group (together, FMG)...

Haven Financial Advisers has announced its Chief Operations Officer, Louise Gordon is to become the firm's new General Manager. The company says Gordon has been with the company for nearly 10 years and that in...

AIA NZ has announced the appointment of Neil Marolia as Head of Brand and Marketing. The insurer says Marolia will “…lead AIA NZ’s brand and marketing strategy, driving creativity, innovation and alignment with AIA’s Purpose…” He...