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Insurance Business is the leading independent business website for insurance brokers and advice professionals. A key business resource, Insurance Business provides daily breaking news, cutting-edge opinion and in-depth analysis affecting the industry. Insurance Business also offers a series of industry reports that recognise the achievements of key individuals and businesses such as Elite Brokers

and Brokers on Insurers, as well as providing the latest in business best practice in a continually evolving industry. Part of the global Insurance Business suite of publications, IB reaches a wide readership in New Zealand, Australia, Asia, USA, Canada and UK. Insurance Business is published by independent media company Key Media. Find out more about Key Media’s magazines, events and websites at www.keymedia.com.

William O’Brien, National Manager at PSC Insurance Brokers NZ, guided the client’s growth from a handful of staff to abo...
19/10/2025

William O’Brien, National Manager at PSC Insurance Brokers NZ, guided the client’s growth from a handful of staff to about 30 employees, expanding coverage from equipment to buildings, personal assets, and marine cargo as the business evolved.

Is this how brokers can get a bigger slice of the pie?

Apollo has appointed Eiji Ueda as partner and head of Asia Pacific as it continues to build regional partnerships in Aus...
19/10/2025

Apollo has appointed Eiji Ueda as partner and head of Asia Pacific as it continues to build regional partnerships in Australia, Japan, Greater China and Korea and develop private market access solutions in the region.

Move follows workforce increase

Ahead of escalating climate risks, NEMA, the Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake and the Insurance Council of New Zea...
17/10/2025

Ahead of escalating climate risks, NEMA, the Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake and the Insurance Council of New Zealand are calling for coordinated action on resilient infrastructure, better hazard data and community preparedness to protect people and cut long‑term recovery bills.

Investing in resilience now could save lives and billions in future recovery costs

The Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme (IFSO Scheme) has marked 30 years of assisting New Zealanders in res...
17/10/2025

The Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme (IFSO Scheme) has marked 30 years of assisting New Zealanders in resolving complex insurance disputes free of charge and independent of the industry.

A recent case shows how failing to meet insurance conditions can result in declined claims

Willis has expanded its global valuation services with the launch of its new Forensic Accounting & Valuation Services (F...
17/10/2025

Willis has expanded its global valuation services with the launch of its new Forensic Accounting & Valuation Services (FAVS) team to bring valuation, data, and consulting expertise under one roof.

Move comes as part of a broader restructuring of its Risk & Analytics division

George Beattie, head of innovation at CFC, confirms the firm’s CORSIA Guarantee Insurance is now approved by Gold Standa...
16/10/2025

George Beattie, head of innovation at CFC, confirms the firm’s CORSIA Guarantee Insurance is now approved by Gold Standard—helping project developers meet international carbon credit requirements under ICAO’s aviation offset scheme.

New product aims to help meet strict international standards

A new report has revealed New Zealand stands at a critical juncture in the global climate transition, with potential to ...
16/10/2025

A new report has revealed New Zealand stands at a critical juncture in the global climate transition, with potential to capitalise on a US$47 trillion economic opportunity across Asia Pacific while confronting significant domestic energy challenges.

Experts outline how bold regulation can secure long-term climate success

Financial Advice New Zealand has voiced concern over Westpac’s decision to alter its commission structure for mortgage a...
16/10/2025

Financial Advice New Zealand has voiced concern over Westpac’s decision to alter its commission structure for mortgage advisers, warning the move could undermine adviser businesses and limit consumer access to financial advice.

Decision prompts concerns over balance between bank profits and adviser sustainability

Jeff Bezos calls AI a “good bubble”—but insurers warn the fallout could be anything but. As AI valuations soar, insurers...
16/10/2025

Jeff Bezos calls AI a “good bubble”—but insurers warn the fallout could be anything but. As AI valuations soar, insurers like Beazley and Swiss Re flag rising risks from “silent exposures,” unclear liability, and speculative deployments, with bespoke coverage struggles already hitting major players like OpenAI and Anthropic.

If this is a bubble – and it bursts – it WILL be messy

The Insurance Business Elite Brokers ranking, which evaluates Australia and New Zealand's top all-round brokers on perfo...
15/10/2025

The Insurance Business Elite Brokers ranking, which evaluates Australia and New Zealand's top all-round brokers on performance during the 2024-25 financial year, is now open for entries. Complete the survey before the deadline of 31 October.

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New Zealand’s top insurance brokerages shine in 2025 rankings.Insurance Business has revealed the standout performers ac...
15/10/2025

New Zealand’s top insurance brokerages shine in 2025 rankings.

Insurance Business has revealed the standout performers across Australia and New Zealand, with firms like Shielded Insurance, Fundagroup Insurance Brokers, Archer Insurance, omnisure, Eternity Insurance and Financial Services, Ideal Insurance Brokers, Lockmor Insurance Brokers, and West Rock Insurance Brokers are recognized.

Explore the full list of winners and rising stars in the latest report.

And there are some fast risers too…

Antonio Prgomet, Senior Liability Claims Handler at Delta Insurance New Zealand, explains that rapid claims response and...
15/10/2025

Antonio Prgomet, Senior Liability Claims Handler at Delta Insurance New Zealand, explains that rapid claims response and human support are as vital as technical fixes for businesses facing cyberattacks. His dual experience in underwriting and claims provides crucial insight, allowing him to quickly guide overwhelmed clients through the chaos when minutes matter most.

Learn more about how the company's approach provides both technical containment and confident reassurance to clients.

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Delta Insurance on how fast claims response, human reassurance and tech fixes are all vital in cyber

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