Insurance Business New Zealandtag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2016:/nz/rss2024-03-28T15:48:01ZInsurance Business New Zealandtag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-29:/nz/news/reinsurance/483161How is the reinsurance broker landscape evolving?2024-03-28T15:48:01Z<p>Amid market consolidation, the role of the broker is changing</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638472376021865065.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-29:/nz/news/reinsurance/483154Top EU reinsurers' financial results will carry 2024 ratings – Fitch2024-03-28T15:42:54Z<p>Four giants well-positioned into 2024</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638472373405984548.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-29:/nz/news/reinsurance/483148Brookfield Reinsurance files annual report2024-03-28T15:39:15Z<p>More details regarding a major acquisition revealed</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638472371467567945.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-29:/nz/news/reinsurance/483139Topsail Re announces JV with Bishop Street for MGA support2024-03-28T15:29:26Z<p>It will provide benefits for program admins within the network</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638472365621492762.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-29:/nz/news/reinsurance/483132Oxbridge Re launches tokenized RWAs for participation shares2024-03-28T15:25:48Z<p>Participation shares start at $10</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/003/0343_638472387712128212.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-29:/nz/news/reinsurance/483125SageSure closes new cat bond at 67% upsize2024-03-28T15:22:31Z<p>It will provide coverage for named storms across six states</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638472361096483468.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-28:/nz/news/breaking-news/483072Ardonagh Group discloses full year results for 20232024-03-28T10:00:00Z<p>Company looks back to the past year's milestones</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/003/0292_638472189176258216.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-28:/nz/news/breaking-news/483045Lloyd's marks growth in 2023 financial results2024-03-28T08:47:29Z<p>Institution showcases third straight year of double-digit growth</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/018/0311_638472124425125849.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-28:/nz/news/claims/483015EQC Toka Tū Ake chief responds to “massaging figures” allegation2024-03-27T18:29:22Z<p>CEO clarifies comment on pending claims with the crown entity</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/025/0308_637769268805407730.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-28:/nz/news/breaking-news/483014What are the challenges facing New Zealand insurers in 2024?2024-03-27T18:26:57Z<p>Global brokerage giant offers tips on navigating challenges</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/025/0270_638471608113701960.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-28:/nz/news/property/483012Natural hazards shape New Zealand homebuyers' decisions, report finds2024-03-27T18:22:46Z<p>Commission offers tips on mitigating natural hazard risks</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/025/0270_638471605582365671.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-28:/nz/news/reinsurance/482934Bulk of Baltimore bridge collapse cost falls on reinsurers – AM Best2024-03-27T14:02:50Z<p>It will challenge future availability, analyst says</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/003/0270_638470766449113815.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-28:/nz/business-strategy/482928Over 4 in 10 managers hope AI can replace their teams2024-03-27T14:00:51Z<p>New survey confirms employees' job insecurity fears amid AI integration</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/036/0321_638470572679929408.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-28:/nz/news/reinsurance/482921Hannover Re forms new specialty reinsurance unit2024-03-27T13:59:13Z<p>Leader for consolidated unit also named</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638471447414886840.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-28:/nz/news/reinsurance/482915Everest promotes stalwart to lead re/insurance businesses2024-03-27T13:56:12Z<p>New chairman also announced</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638471445599555212.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-28:/nz/news/reinsurance/482909Pool Re gets green light for treaty model transformation2024-03-27T13:50:17Z<p>Proposals set to take effect in April next year</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638471442021437000.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-28:/nz/news/reinsurance/482892Oxbridge Re hit by rise in net losses2024-03-27T13:20:00Z<p>Net premiums did, however, climb from zero</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638471420627843735.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-28:/nz/news/catastrophe/482859WTW teams up with university on volcanic eruption risks2024-03-27T11:18:09Z<p>Goal is to quantify the rare but catastrophic impact of eruptions</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/018/0311_638471350835349164.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-27:/nz/news/breaking-news/482807FMA issues warnings to Southern Cross entities2024-03-26T18:53:43Z<p>Entities slammed over discount misapplications</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/025/0270_638470760195584000.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-27:/nz/news/breaking-news/482806New Zealand’s top female insurance leaders in 2024 recognised2024-03-26T18:50:50Z<p>Get to know the Elite Women reshaping the insurance industry with resilience and excellence</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/025/0270_638470758464577849.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-27:/nz/news/life-insurance/482804Asteron Life revamps two insurance products2024-03-26T18:49:05Z<p>Changes aim for greater clarity and customer value</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/025/0270_638470757397453564.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-27:/nz/news/catastrophe/482801EQC outlines initiatives to boost New Zealand's resilience to natural hazards2024-03-26T18:46:05Z<p>Report highlights importance of accessible natural hazard insights and data</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/025/0270_638470755565673166.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-27:/nz/news/technology/482756Marsh announces new global facility for digital asset custodians2024-03-26T14:54:53Z<p>It provides capacity of more than US$800 million</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/003/0343_638470616835825959.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-27:/nz/news/reinsurance/482742How are geopolitical risks impacting reinsurance?2024-03-26T13:30:00Z<p>How can companies quantify contagion and systemic risks?</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638470583260744618.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-27:/nz/news/reinsurance/482725Swiss Re reveals huge spike in insured losses is coming2024-03-26T13:20:00Z<p>Last year set a new high – and there's worse to come</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638470550998844812.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-27:/nz/news/reinsurance/482719PartnerRe reveals financials2024-03-26T13:15:00Z<p>"One of the strongest years," CEO says</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638470548760138032.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-27:/nz/news/reinsurance/482713MS Amlin expands cat risk expertise with new head of research2024-03-26T13:10:00Z<p>Role will see him lead research on catastrophe risks and models</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638470545688562362.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-27:/nz/news/reinsurance/482707AGCS Re Brazil retains superior ratings2024-03-26T13:05:00Z<p>Parent firm's backing continues to play an important role</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638470542124562327.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-27:/nz/news/reinsurance/482701Cayman Islands' first dedicated reinsurance conference set2024-03-26T13:00:00Z<p>"Why Cayman?"</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638470539823428035.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-27:/nz/news/cyber/482674Marsh sets up cyber group captive Edgware Re2024-03-26T11:19:31Z<p>Launch comes on heels of volatile period for the market</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/018/0311_638470487623338382.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-27:/nz/news/breaking-news/482668HDI Global highlights growth in 2023 results2024-03-26T11:08:46Z<p>CEO acknowledges "a strong year" despite inflationary hurdles</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/018/0311_638470481197539127.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-26:/nz/news/breaking-news/482629Revealed – insurance's Global 100 of 20242024-03-25T19:30:00Z<p>These are the movers and shakers across the sector, worldwide…</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/026/0321_638469855774411088.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-26:/nz/best-insurance/480912The Best Insurance Professionals and Brokers Worldwide | Global 1002024-03-25T19:00:00Z<p>Celebrating the outstanding professionals who have raised the bar and driven advancements worldwide by leading the insurance industry into a new era of success</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/003/0305_638459159074315321.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-26:/nz/news/breaking-news/482611Settlement reached: former CBL executive admits to regulatory breaches2024-03-25T16:46:49Z<p>Company slammed for disclosure failures and misleading conduct</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/025/0270_638469820040454508.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-26:/nz/news/breaking-news/482610ICNZ enhances insurance complaints reporting2024-03-25T16:00:00Z<p>Initiative to boost transparency</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/025/0270_638469816877542464.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-26:/nz/news/breaking-news/482579BMS on the state of M&A2024-03-25T15:02:50Z<p>Conditions indicate a turning tide</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/003/0343_638469757607555146.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-26:/nz/news/reinsurance/482562Saudi Re announces the appointment of acting CEO2024-03-25T13:20:00Z<p>He comes with more than 25 years of experience</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638469722729966829.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-26:/nz/news/reinsurance/482556Sompo International becomes newest member of Abir2024-03-25T13:15:00Z<p>Its chief risk officer will join the board of directors</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638469720148565299.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-26:/nz/news/reinsurance/482550RGA announces agreement with Japan Post Insurance Company2024-03-25T13:10:00Z<p>An RGA affiliate will be reinsuring 700 billion JPY through coinsurance</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638469718454506637.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-26:/nz/news/reinsurance/482544Everen Specialty Ltd reports CEO exit and financials2024-03-25T13:05:00Z<p>Reinsurance at the core of its business</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638469716178695752.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-26:/nz/news/reinsurance/482536CICA-RE gets AM Best affirmation2024-03-25T13:00:00Z<p>The credit rating agency affirms its financial strength rating and long-term issuer credit rating</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638469713583079785.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-25:/nz/news/breaking-news/482461AXIS Capital picks insurance-linked securities head2024-03-25T05:00:00Z<p>Promoted leader brings extensive ILS experience</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/018/0305_638469427900144881.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-23:/nz/news/catastrophe/482446Resilience and recovery: Outgoing ICNZ CEO considers progress and unfinished business2024-03-22T20:03:20Z<p>No longer "cavalier," he says, but more needs to be done</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/025/0270_638467345956080179.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-23:/nz/news/breaking-news/482444Proposed Insurance Contracts Bill seeks to transform insurance landscape2024-03-22T19:59:14Z<p>Policyholders expected to benefit from reform</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/025/0270_638467343495263928.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-23:/nz/news/travel/482441Economic shifts and disruptions shape NZ travel plans and insurance preferences – SCTI2024-03-22T19:55:10Z<p>Report unveils key factor considered when selecting insurance</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/025/0270_638467341015028657.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-23:/nz/news/reinsurance/482395Coterie secures $27 million in oversubscribed funding round2024-03-22T15:23:12Z<p>It has received support from Hiscox, among other investors</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638467177748830675.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-23:/nz/news/reinsurance/482388Aon announces launch of Climate Risk Monitor2024-03-22T15:17:01Z<p>Tool will help inform clients about their exposure to physical climate risk</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638467174127498344.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-23:/nz/news/reinsurance/482382SOCAR Broker becomes an accredited broker at Lloyd's2024-03-22T15:13:49Z<p>It is the fourth institution in Turkey to receive a Lloyd's license</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638467172073420904.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-23:/nz/news/reinsurance/482376Reinsurance Group of America set to host conference for investors and analysts2024-03-22T15:09:03Z<p>It will be held on June 13</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638467169312497002.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-23:/nz/news/reinsurance/482370Black Gold Re's credit ratings affirmed by AM Best2024-03-22T15:04:36Z<p>Ratings agency says reinsurer's outlook is stable</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/023/0321_638467166647855549.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:insurancebusinessmag.com,2024-03-22:/nz/news/breaking-news/482289Revealed – the most resilient business environments in the world2024-03-22T06:41:50Z<p>Insurer's index examines risk factors and ability to recover</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/018/0311_638466865026976137.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />