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Party like it’s 1999 - but expect global hail bills to be a lot bigger

Party like it’s 1999 - but expect global hail bills to be a lot bigger

In 1999, when the world was dancing to Prince and worrying about the Millennium Bug, a hailstorm that year rewrote the template

Daniel Wood May 29, 2026
More than half of New Zealand firms were hit by identity fraud - report

More than half of New Zealand firms were hit by identity fraud - report

Breaches are now influencing who companies are willing to work with

Insurance brands hit $606.7 billion in value

Insurance brands hit $606.7 billion in value

Chinese insurer holds top spot for 10th straight year

The ransom call no-one sees coming

The ransom call no-one sees coming

Cyber brokers are navigating a threat landscape that has fundamentally shifted and the clients most at risk are probably the ones who don’t yet know it

Ransomware group adds New Zealand health company to its leak site

Ransomware group adds New Zealand health company to its leak site

No evidence published yet – but that may not matter for long

FMA draws on sandbox lessons to build a two-year fintech plan

FMA draws on sandbox lessons to build a two-year fintech plan

Four pillars, one deadline – and AI in financial advice is now firmly in the regulator's sights

Specialty insurers absorb Middle East war losses, report says

Specialty insurers absorb Middle East war losses, report says

Prolonged Strait of Hormuz disruption could lead to additional claims

Automotive ransomware more than doubled – and AI is partly to blame

Automotive ransomware more than doubled – and AI is partly to blame

The technology driving smarter vehicles is also driving smarter attacks

Tower taps contact centre lead for newly created COO role

Tower taps contact centre lead for newly created COO role

The promotion closes a two-year run that reshaped insurer’s NPS

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