Articles tagged with 'nib'
nib and Cigna join forces
11 December 2019 - Nib and Cigna have entered into a joint venture, which they say has the specific purpose of delivering better health outcomes for members and communities in New Zealand and Australia.
Profit drop for nib
30 October 2019 - Nib says growth in the number of policyholders helped propel its revenue up 8.8% to A$215.5 million in the most recent financial year, although it’s been a tough market to operate in.
nib enters ASX 100
9 September 2019 - nib health funds has been added to the ASX 100 index as part of the September 2019 quarterly rebalance of the S&P/ASX Indices.
nib NZ has risk and culture review on the radar
21 August 2019 - Health insurer nib Holdings will review its risk and culture in New Zealand as trans-Tasman financial services come to grips with the regulatory crackdown on the sector.
It's mostly up for health insurer nib
19 August 2019 - Health insurer nib has seen an increase in many of its key metrics for the year to June 30 with increases in revenue, policyholders, claims and a strong net promoter score.
nib aims to make advisers' lives easier with online tool
16 August 2019 - Health insurer nib aims to get the majority of policies issued in real time by the end of the year.
Asteron Life links up with health insurance companies
15 August 2019 - Asteron Life is giving advisers the ability to connect clients' health insurance with their Asteron personal cover, and streamline the application process.
nib expands First Choice network
2 July 2019 - nib has announced an expansion of its First Choice network, which the health insurer says has delivered more than $1 million in claims savings in the first year of operation.
Fidelity support for nib products continues
24 June 2019 - Fidelity Life and health insurer nib have confirmed joint quoting and application capabilities will continue from July 1, when the existing agreement comes to an end.
nib goes it alone with advisers
21 June 2019 - Health insurer nib is setting out to increase its own presence in the adviser market with an enhanced distribution model, after its current partnership with Fidelity Life ends.
nib finds ways to target advisers, post Fidelity deal
15 April 2019 - nib is to increase its presence in the adviser market, with the establishment of a dedicated nib adviser support team across the country.
nib offers genetic testing
21 March 2019 - nib is offering its New Zealand members genetic testing to help treat ovarian cancer, in a trial to be conducted through this year.
Fidelity Life, nib end relationship
12 March 2019 - Fidelity Life and health insurer nib have mutually agreed not to continue their relationship in its current form when it concludes at the end of June.
nib expands into international visitor market
8 March 2019 - Health insurer nib has entered into a partnership with travel insurer Uni-Care.
Claims hit nib's bottom line
18 February 2019 - nib New Zealand says the $69 million it paid in claims in the latter six months of last year was a record.
nib reports profit drop on weak dollar
31 October 2018 - Insurer nib has reported underlying operating profit of A$23.4 million ($25.28m) for its New Zealand operations in the year to June, down 0.4% on last year.
nib partners with Ronald McDonald
3 September 2018 - nib New Zealand, has created a magical Father’s Day experience to launch its partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities New Zealand.
nib expands its travel insurance business
6 August 2018 - nib holdings is to buy QBE’s travel insurance business for a total of up to A$25 million. The acquisition includes the distribution and claims capability...
nib: Website criticism gave us a boost
6 August 2018 - Criticism of a new New Zealand website described as the TripAdvisor of healthcare does not reflect the views of the wider medical community, nib chief executive Rob Hennin said.
nib backs controversial TripAdvisor of healthcare site
31 July 2018 - Health insurer nib is backing a new online platform that allows New Zealanders to rate and review their healthcare providers.
Blue ink from nib pen
24 July 2018 - nib New Zealand has agreed to extend its partnership with Auckland-based Super Rugby team the Blues for another three years. The renewal will see the health...
nib partners with Ronald McDonald House
18 July 2018 - Health insurer, nib New Zealand, has launched a new partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) that will help make a difference to the lives...
Why private health insurance is an investment, not a cost
7 June 2018 - Ask anyone who has ever made an insurance claim to cover an important medical procedure and you’ll hear a ringing endorsement of the value of private health insurance. Having private health insurance gives your clients power to make decisions that need to be made.
nib adds free travel insurance
22 April 2018 - Health insurer nib has added complementary travel insurance for all new Ultimate Health customers.
nib joins up with FSC
3 April 2018 - Health insurer nib has joined the Financial Services Council. It takes it membership to 33. Seven have joined since February last year. “The continued...
Iwi ink health insurance deal with nib
16 March 2018 - Auckland iwi Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei has inked a deal with nib New Zealand to provide free universal private health insurance for all members of the hapū...
Insurers collaborate on fintech
11 January 2018 - An insurance working group has been set up to act as a conduit for fintech development in the sector.
nib gets tick
12 December 2017 - nib has been awarded the “CQ Tick”, reflecting the health insurer’s commitment to exploring and responding to gender and cultural diversity both...
Sovereign boost commissions; nib offers a new model
7 November 2017 - nib moves to spread commission offer as Sovereign boosts its advisers' pay cheques.
nib marks five years
7 November 2017 - [GOOD RETURNS TV] Advisers are well-positioned to talk to their clients about how health insurance can keep them healthy, happy and productive, once insurer says.
nib gets its latest rating report card on its performance
29 October 2017 - Health insurer, nib, has a sound competitive position and sound capital and earnings, Standards and Poors says in its latest report which gives the company an A- rating.
New nib partnership to target visitors
10 October 2017 - Health insurer nib has entered a partnership with OrbitProtect, to offer health cover services for international visitors to New Zealand. nib CEO,...
nib launches AI solution
11 September 2017 - nib has launched artificial intelligence technology to help with their customer inquiries. nib’s general manager of direct and partnerships, Ben Rose,...
OnePath sale may be getting close
23 August 2017 - ANZ appears to have sped up the potential sale process for its life insurance business OnePath.
nib grows market share and distribution
22 August 2017 - Health insurer nib continues to grow its market share in New Zealand and is now selling half of its policies directly to consumers.
nib tackles costs to keep premiums down
6 July 2017 - nib is launching a new network of medical professionals it will work with, to limit surgical claim amounts and help keep insurance affordable.
Insurers could do better: FSC
3 July 2017 - Insurers have work to do to better comply with their disclosure requirements, the Financial Services Council says.
nib boosts profit
20 February 2017 - nib has reported a 40% increase in underlying profit in its New Zealand operations.
Nib increases Ultimate Health product price
6 October 2016 - Nib has made pricing changes to its Ultimate Health products, which are distributed via advisers.
AA enters health insurance market with nib
3 October 2016 - AA has entered the health insurance market, in partnership with nib.
Concern non-underwritten products not well explained
26 September 2016 - A lack of information may have caused some customers to take out expensive, non-underwritten insurance policies, when they would easily have qualified for normal cover, it has been claimed.
nib doubles profit after OnePath acquisition
22 August 2016 - [UPDATED] nib's New Zealand chief executive says its strong investment in marketing and promotion of all distribution channels should help advisers.
Support for simple products
11 July 2016 - Insurers say there has been strong demand for products that require no underwriting.
Tony Ryall to head nib's board
1 July 2016 - nib New Zealand has announced the appointment of former New Zealand Minister of Health, Tony Ryall, as chairman of its Board, following Alan Clarke’s decision to step down from the position.
nib to focus on growing group business
22 February 2016 - nib holdings limited has announced its New Zealand operations contributed $8.4 million the group’s underlying operating profit in the six months to the end of last year.
nib expands its distribution
6 November 2015 - nib has today inked a deal to provide health insurance through the Warehouse's new financial services offering.
nib tweaks policies
28 October 2015 - Health insurer nib has made changes to its Ultimate Health Max policies.
ANZ exits health insurance market
15 October 2015 - [UPDATED] nib is strengthening its position in the health market by acquiring OnePath’s medical book for $26.67 million.
Nikko picks up mandate
31 August 2015 - Nikko Asset Management New Zealand has won a new mandate to manage private health insurer nib New Zealand’s investment funds, of over $100 million.
nib plots more growth
25 August 2015 - nib New Zealand says it expects its growth to accelerate and is planning a new adviser offering later this year.
nib backs health insurance bill
20 August 2015 - Health insurer nib has lent its support to a bill that would require parent category migrants to have health insurance, and maintain it for 10 years.
nib adds travel insurance
22 April 2015 - Health insurer, nib, has launched its first travel insurance product with a new partnership with global travel insurance provider, World Nomads Group (WNG)...
Former Health Minister joins nib board
13 February 2015 - Health insurer nib New Zealand has appointed former Minister of Health, Tony Ryall, to its board. Ryall brings a wealth of experience in the local health...
