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New Poll – Time to Build Strong Links with Schools

The issue of low financial literacy being linked to the low uptake of insurance, and Kiwi's low levels of overall financial wellbeing, have been illustrated by many reports, including those published by the FSC. As...

AIA NZ on Recruitment Drive

AIA NZ is reviewing a small number of what it calls “process-driven” roles at its Takapuna office as part of the wider group's regular oversight of the company's international resources. A spokesperson for the firm...

New Products and Policy Enhancements from Partners Life

Partners Life has launched two new products along with enhancements to a range of existing policies. The new products are Moderate Trauma Cover, and Income and Expenses Cover. Moderate Trauma Cover is a lump-sum product...

Countdown Shopping Vouchers for AIA Vitality Members

Members of the AIA Vitality scheme can now use their Active Rewards at supermarket chain Countdown. Members will receive a Countdown gift card every time they reach their weekly active rewards target. In total, members...

Financial Advisers’ Mental Health Matters – Now More Than Ever

GUEST COLUMNIST – KATRINA SHANKS Financial Advice NZ's CEO Katrina Shanks says a number of surveys have highlighted the impact of Covid-19 on Kiwis’ financial health and that in a year of changing regulations it’s...

Client Education Resources Published by Partners Life

The Partners Life Academy now includes a series of articles that advisers can use to help their clients understand how insurance works. The articles are available on the Partners Life website as well as in...
Bronwyn Kirwan is to join Fidelity Life as its Chief Sales and Service Officer in August.

Fidelity Life Appoints Chief Sales and Service Officer

Former SHARE and Swiss Re executive Bronwyn Kirwan has been appointed Fidelity Life's Chief Sales and Service Officer. She will start her new role on 9 August and will report to company CEO Melissa...

AIA to Research Mental Health Issues Among Financial Advisers

AIA NZ is funding research into the levels of wellbeing and mental health of financial advisers in New Zealand. The insurer has asked Sydney-based peak performance researcher Dr Adam Fraser to produce the report, which...