New Zealand

New Zealand life insurance registers 2%-5% average growth

Claims accepted are at their highest level since 2020

Asteron Life to strengthen Resolution Life: Fitch Ratings

Asteron Life will form the second-largest life insurer in the country by premium.

Swiss Re appoints new ANZ head of life, health

He was head of L&H Claims for US since 2016.

First Insurance Limited remains stable amidst looming portfolio transfer: Fitch

The insurer remains open to new business until the transfer.

Insurance sector to aid in New Zealand climate policy development

The CE said a large portion of NZ-ers live in high-risk areas.

Southsure Assurance profitability tied to revenue control: Fitch Ratings

Limited presence and exposure to possible regulatory intervention challenge its profile.

Partners Life’s capitalisation to remain at ‘strongest level’ in medium term

Its in-force portfolio and consistent investment returns have been favourable.

9 in 10 New Zealanders are not financially prepared

1 in 5 retirees has insufficient worth of savings to sustain their current lifestyle.  

New Zealand records nearly 10,000 claims for damage from landslides

Losses from landslides have totalled $170m since January 2023.

PICL to sustain a strong capital level amidst growth: AM Best

However, long-duration policies in PICL's portfolio pose reserving risks.

Worldcare rebrands as Allianz Travel Insurance in New Zealand

It now allows travellers to customise insurance packages.

Hanwha Life acquires 75% stake in US firm Velocity Clearing

It aims to establish a foothold in the US financial sector.