Getting house insurance at settlement time has just got harder for property buyers with many insurers placing an embargo on new policies in parts of New Zealand following Sunday night’s earthquakes.

New Zealanders say there is not enough information available to help them choose responsibly invested KiwiSaver funds – but very few seek out an adviser to help them.

Advisers are having to find new ways to bring in the next generation of clients to their business.

Fidelity Life is offering to waive risk insurance premiums for three months for client affected by recent earthquakes. 

Simon Fisher, Partners Life’s chief sales officer, is leaving the insurer.

A low interest rate environment is driving interest in finance company investments as the expense of bank deposits, one New Zealand operator says.

New claims boss for Sovereign will be a familiar face to advisers.

RESIMAC has launched a direct offering to retail borrowers to build the company's brand and reach parts of the market it isn't represented in. RESIMAC general manager Adrienne Church answers some of the questions she is receiving from brokers.