While it is general perception that New Zealanders know more and more about the hazards they live alongside, the country's National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)'s latest Annual Preparedness survey for 2025 suggests they are not taking steps to prepare themselves.
In marking the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, New Zealand's government and private sector organisations are calling for more coordinated resilience-building to help protect people, property and communities across the country.
Global insurance intermediary group Howden has announced the acquisition of Omni Insurance Brokers, a prominent general insurance broker headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
Chubb Life Insurance New Zealand has appointed Mr James Dunbar as business partnership manager in the South Island regional team.
Markel International has appointed Mr Tom Hillier as CUO, subject to regulatory approval, alongside a new structure for its international operations.
Financial Advice New Zealand is set to offer a new professional development opportunity for advisers with the introduction of the AI in Advice Certificate.
Brokerslink has appointed Mr Tushar Thakker as regional manager for APAC. He is also the CEO of Peraj Insurance Brokers in India.
AIA New Zealand has rolled out a new health insurance benefit, AIA Living Specialist and Testing Support (STS), designed to provide access to specialist consultations and diagnostic procedures without requiring a full health insurance policy.
Fewer than one third of financial services customers are confident that they know how to make a complaint about their financial service provider according to a new report by New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority - Te Mana Tatai Hokohoko (FMA).
New Zealand is refocusing on its earthquake-prone building system to reduce repair costs and reinvigorate communities.