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Cyber insurance delivers meaningful financial p...

More than 95% of average data breach losses and 90% of average first-party losses are adequately covered by insurance, according to the latest report published in Australia by Willis, a WTW business (NASDAQ:WTW). The report, Cyber cla...
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Climate Change

Climate Change Response Amendment Bill welcomed

Insurance Council of New Zealand

The Climate Change Response Amendment Bill has been welcomed by insurers for setting out a long-awaited framework for climate adaptation, but they warn that funding, implementation and durable political support will be critical to turn...
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IFSO Case Study

Claim declined after scooter accident overseas

A couple took out travel insurance for an overseas holiday. While travelling, they were both injured in an accident involving a rented motorised scooter and needed medical treatment. The scooter was also damaged. They made a travel...
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Lessons from the FIFA World Cup

As North America hosted the largest FIFA World Cup in history, risk managers looked beyond the matches themselves. With 48 teams, 104 matches and millions of fans expected across the US, Canada and Mexico, the tournament’s...
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Why meaningful choice matters

By Paul Uprichard, Executive Director, New Zealand Underwriting Agencies Coun...

Choice is one of the most valuable things a broker can offer a client. But choice, in itself, is not the objective. A healthy insurance market isn't defined solely by the number of products or participants it has; rather, the...
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IBANZ Forum

FENZ charged on Rural Sundry vehicle limits

Rural

QUESTION If you have sundry vehicle cover under a rural policy, what is the applicable FENZ levy payable, as we do not always know all the vehicles that are covered by this, which is why the sundry limit is in place? For...
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Appointments

NZI strengthens leadership capability with two ...

NZI has announced two senior appointments that further strengthen its Property and Liability team’s capability and reinforce its commitment to supporting brokers and customers in an increasingly complex insurance market....
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Climate Change

The climate risks you can’t insure away

By Rachael Pettigrew, Head of Risk Advisory, Willis NZ

Organisations can spend more time preparing for the last crisis than they do for the next one. Insurance remains one of the most effective tools for managing known risks. However, some of the biggest threats facing businesses today...
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IBANZ Forum

Application of 'Turnover elsewhere after damage...

Material Damage/BI/Contract Works

QUESTION I have a client who owns a restaurant which suffered damage and was unable to trade for three weeks, resulting in a Gross Profit loss.  Their insurer has accepted the Business Interruption claim, however has...
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Marine insurance in transition: an evolving ris...

Marine insurance operates in a dynamic environment, and the pace of change is accelerating. Geopolitical instability, legislative reform, and emerging technologies are reshaping the sector, creating challenges for insurers, brokers and...
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