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Aon unveils AI claims platform

Aon plc has announced the launch of Aon Claims Copilot, an artificial intelligence platform that combines the firm’s Broker Copilot and risk analysis tools for claims resolution and analytics. The global broking giant said th...
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Complaints and how to deal with them

INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES OMBUDSMAN SCHEME Complaints are inevitable when dealing with insurance - but how you respond can make or break customer trust.  This year, the Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsma...
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NZ insurance market steadies as premiums level off

Insurers report stabilising rates and evolving risk management trends

The New Zealand insurance sector is undergoing a period of transition, with recent analysis from Rothbury Insurance Brokers indicating that the market is moving away from the pronounced premium hikes seen in previous years. This ...
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IFSO Case Study

Dispute over Range Rover repairs

In January 2024, Paul’s* Range Rover was stolen. Paul notified his insurer and made a claim.  Just over two weeks later, the vehicle was recovered, and the insurer arranged for it to be repaired.  However,...
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75 years of Rothbury: A people-first growth story

Step back to the early '90s: a young Roger Abel is out knocking on doors, selling life insurance the way it used to be done. It’s an understated start to a stellar career and a company employing hundreds across New Zealand,...
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Understanding the limits of New Zealand’s nat...

  The Natural Hazards Commission (NHC) is calling on homeowners – and the brokers who advise them – to understand the limits of New Zealand’s natural hazard land cover before disaster strikes. A...
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CFC expands cyber trading capabilities in New Z...

Rollout of Connect and Cyber Masterclass to make trading cyber easier for bro...

CFC, the specialist insurance provider, pioneer in emerging risk and market leader in cyber, announced the launch of its ground-breaking trading portal, Connect, and free on-demand Cyber Masterclass series in New Zealand to make trading...
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Land-use modelling system helping to evaluate f...

  A land-use modelling system commissioned by the Natural Hazards Commission Toka TÅ« Ake (NHC) has been developed to help councils and planners evaluate how zoning rules and infrastructure investment decisions could...
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IFSO Case Study

Flight delayed by weather

Tama* held travel insurance for a trip to the USA.  During his trip, a connecting flight he was taking from Boston to Los Angeles was delayed, meaning he missed his flight back to New Zealand. As a result, he had to pay for...
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IBANZ welcomes new CEO Katherine Wilson

Katherine Wilson steps into the CEO role at the Insurance Brokers Association...

What attracted you to this role?   Firstly, I’m excited about the chance to lead a membership organisation. I’m a strategic thinker who enjoys working with people, learning about the issues facing the industry,...
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