Friday, December 26, 2025

Complaint About Adviser: Two Policies Providing Life Cover

A financial ombudsman service, Financial Services Complaints Ltd, has not upheld a son’s complaint against his mother’s insurance adviser, which was brought because his mother had two policies providing life cover and the son...

Chubb Extends Reward Offer

Chubb is extending its More is More Lifetime Reward offer until 31 March, 2026. In an adviser update the insurer says "...this means that if your customers meet the BMI range criteria of 18.5 to...

Registrations Open for FSC’s Outlook 2026 Event

The Financial Services Council has opened registrations for a breakfast event in February 2026 with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. The council is inviting registrations to Outlook 2026: Global currents to local impact with Prime Minister...

Policy Cancellations – Your Verdict

Our latest poll result indicates that adviser practices are continuing to experience a higher rate of life policy cancellations since February this year, although it seems not quite at the same rate as that...

Registrations Open for 2026 New Adviser Training Course

Expressions of interest are now open for Partners Life's next three-day New Adviser Training Course in February 2026. The online course, for advisers new to the industry, will be held from February 16-18, 2026. To be...

Directors Appointed at Financial Advice NZ

Financial Advice New Zealand has announced Trisha Edmonds has been appointed as an Independent Director of the Board and the reappointment of Member Director, adviser Paul Sewell, for a further three-year tenure. The organisation says...

Private Medical Cover Premium Increase Announced

Partners Life has announced a Private Medical Cover premium increase of 2% for new and existing business from late January. In an Adviser Update the insurer says that it regularly reviews its Private Medical Cover...

Advisers Urged to Maintain Cyber Vigilance

NZFSG urging the advice sector to exercise heightened vigilance as cyber criminals ramp up activity over the holiday period drew plenty of reader interest this week... NZ Financial Services Group...

Fidelity Life Celebrates 2025 Adviser Edge Graduates

Fidelity Life has celebrated the achievements of financial advisers across New Zealand, hosting graduation ceremonies for its 2025 Adviser edge programmes - Professional pathways and Advice masters. The insurer says that throughout 2025, advisers engaged in workshops and coaching sessions...

Insurer to Pay $7 Million Penalty for Misleading Representations

General insurer Tower has been ordered to pay a $7 million penalty for misleading representations that resulted in more than $11 million in overcharges to its customers. A statement from the FMA says the $7...