Life & Health

The workplace risk brokers aren’t pricing into group schemes

The workplace risk brokers aren’t pricing into group schemes

New Zealand research puts a number on what employers – and their brokers – are overlooking

Roxanne Libatique Aug 11, 2026
A murder acquittal didn't save his life insurance claim - civil courts use a lower bar

A murder acquittal didn't save his life insurance claim - civil courts use a lower bar

Nine insurers were drawn into the McPherson case before it was over. Here's the legal principle that decided who ultimately couldn't collect

Fitch flags upgrade as Asteron prepares to become Acenda Life

Fitch flags upgrade as Asteron prepares to become Acenda Life

For brokers, the rating action signals something larger than a name change

FSC calls for FBT exemption on employer-funded health and life insurance

FSC calls for FBT exemption on employer-funded health and life insurance

The election ask that could change how brokers pitch group schemes to business clients

Fidelity Life names new head of claims

Fidelity Life names new head of claims

Inside the tool designed to manage the most complex end of the disability claims spectrum

AIA NZ claims fall back as new disclosure rules loom

AIA NZ claims fall back as new disclosure rules loom

What sits behind the 9% of claims not paid – and why it is about to change

Southern Cross Health Society confirms CEO succession for early 2027

Southern Cross Health Society confirms CEO succession for early 2027

The incoming chief executive faces a regulatory deadline, record claims, and medical inflation from day one

AIA NZ’s Woolworths tie-up is about the risk pool, not the rewards

AIA NZ’s Woolworths tie-up is about the risk pool, not the rewards

New Zealand’s NCD burden is reshaping how at least one major insurer thinks about its book

FSC 2026 finalists announced as FMA tightens grip on financial conduct

FSC 2026 finalists announced as FMA tightens grip on financial conduct

A new minister and rising enforcement costs set the backdrop

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Why brokers can't ignore environmental risk anymore

How brokers can protect themselves and clients as environmental exposures reshape the risk landscape

Underwriters under the microscope

Do they really deliver on speed, flexibility and claims service?

Water risks: Closing coverage blind spots for manufacturing and agriculture

A broker playbook for identifying water exposures

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