The AIA NZ team let their feet do the talking on Wednesday as they ran to raise funds for the people of India devastated by Covid-19 as part of the global Relief Run initiative.

Professional indemnity insurance costs are set to rise for those using the Financial Advice New Zealand liability programme over the next 12 months.

While the number of residential building consents issued continues to break records there are not enough houses for sale and consequently new rentals coming to the market.

FSCL chief executive Susan Taylor has expressed her surprise at soaring professional indemnity insurance costs under the FSLAA regime.

AIA NZ is offering customers affected by flooding in the Canterbury region a one-month premium relief on life and health insurance policies.

For the first time since July last year the Quotable Value House Price Index has fallen in quarterly value growth.

New Zealand's biggest lenders continue to cut short term fixed rates despite the growing prospect of a higher official cash rate in 2022.

The chances of Treasury’s predictions average house prices will only rise 0.9% in the year to June 2022 being correct have been deflated by independent economist Tony Alexander.

Partners Life says it is 58% more efficient than other life companies because of its technology and the fact it does not have legacy systems.

As corporate commitments to net-zero carbon targets gain momentum, there is a growing focus on the energy efficiency of buildings – and the technology that can make a difference.

Mortgage Express Limited New Zealand has drafted in another experienced adviser to cover the Wellington region.