Articles tagged with 'nib'
Employees are wanting health and life insurance
1 October 2024 - A new survey shows potential employees what life and health insurance benefits, but less than a third of employers plan to offer such benefits.
nib makes organisational changes ahead of life launch
17 September 2024 - nib has made changes to its adviser distribution team.
Revenue up, profit down for insurer
29 August 2024 - nib New Zealand saw revenue up but profits down in the 12 months to June 30.
nib launches AI-driven symptom checker
11 August 2024 - nib New Zealand, has rolled out an AI-driven symptom checker, to help policyholders better navigate the healthcare system by directing them to the appropriate treatment setting, based on their needs.
nib gets a new leader
29 July 2024 - ASX-listed health insurer nib has anointed a new chief executive.
nib: government has no appetite for tax breaks for health ins premiums
5 April 2024 - Health insurer nib New Zealand doesn't think the current government has any appetite to provide tax breaks for health insurance premiums.
Ryall steps down as nib chairman
29 February 2024 - Tony Ryall has retired from the board of nib NZ and is being replaced by Hanne Janes.
nib NZ first-half net profit impacted by inflation
27 February 2024 - nib NZ reported “robust” policyholder growth of 2.3% in the six months ended December but its underlying profit was impacted by high service cost inflation.
nib NZ puts commission, adviser changes on hold while it deals with IT glitches
19 February 2024 - nib New Zealand has decided to put on hold changes it had planned to its commercial model, the adviser commission rates and to the nib intermediary agreement because of glitches in its IT service delivery.
nib gets new CFO
22 January 2024 - Alvin Soh has joined nib New Zealand as its chief financial officer. Heh is a chartered accountant with more than 20 years of commercial experience in leadership roles.
Insurance can help parents facing mental health concerns
15 October 2023 - Insurance can play a part in helping families navigate increasing mental health concerns, nib group chief medical officer, Robert McGrath, says.
Cost of living crunch an opportunity for advisers
20 September 2023 - New Zealand’s cost of living crunch is changing the conversations advisers have with clients, but also opening up new opportunities, nib national manager of group partnerships and strategy, Ian Sargeant, says.
nib NZ expects its insurance to be resilient in the face of rising cost of living
23 August 2023 - nib New Zealand is expecting that the types of health and related life insurance won't be something households hard-pressed by the rising cost of living will want to cut from their budgets.
nib launches into life
24 May 2023 - nib NZ is unveiling a new group life and trauma insurance product aimed at employers with 15 or more staff at roadshows around the country.
Adviser roadshow for nib new life and living product
1 May 2023 - Nib will hold adviser roadshows in 15 locations during May to launch its Life and Living Insurance products for adviser and group channels. Life, mortgage and investment advisers are expected to attend.
Tick box adviser declaration coming
17 March 2023 - nib will soon release its first Adviser Declaration, in a format that allows advisers to quickly and easily confirm they are meeting the terms of their agreement with nib and can focus on their valued clients.
nib puts out half- year results
20 February 2023 - nib announces a solid group performance with an increase in operating profit in the first half of 2023.
Premium income grows at nib
21 February 2022 - nib New Zealand delivers solid result as more members seek private care.
nib getting back to normal
12 February 2022 - Despite the ongoing health restrictions across New Zealand, nib has kicked off its nationwide in-person Highway to Health roadshow, with Hamilton and Tauranga the first locations on the map.
nib recognised as an inclusive workplace
25 November 2021 - nib New Zealand has received Rainbow Tick accreditation which recognises the steps nib has taken to create a more inclusive and supportive workplace for LGBTTQIA+ employees and allies.
nib set to expand into life insurance
8 November 2021 - Health insurer nib is buying Kiwibank's life insurance business which will see it expand into the life insurance market.
nib offers two months free cover online
2 November 2021 - nib New Zealand has launched a new campaign through its online application tool, nibAPPLY, offering eligible Kiwis who apply through their adviser two months’ free health cover.
nib offers free mental health cover
18 October 2021 - nib New Zealand has launched a new complementary mental health cover add on for eligible Ultimate Health and Ultimate Health Max members.
nib foundation joins Clearhead partnership with former All Black
27 September 2021 - Kiwi digital mental health company Clearhead has released more resources to provide better support for Māori, in partnership with nib foundation.
nib makes $27 million profit after 'challenging year'
23 August 2021 - nib New Zealand says it's pleased with its $26.8 million operating profit for the year ending June 2021 with premium revenue up almost 10% from the last financial year.
nib campaign offers free cover for kids
2 August 2021 - nib New Zealand has launched a new campaign - Kids Cover Free - aimed at parents looking for health insurance that covers both them and their children.
Canstar's top five Kiwi health insurers
28 July 2021 - According to a recent survey, AA Health Insurance has won this year's Canstar Most Satisfied Customers Award.
Underwriting delays for nib special offer
23 July 2021 - A recent nib New Zealand campaign offering cover for pre-existing medical conditions has been the victim of its own success with advisers being asked not to supply clients medical notes due to underwriting delays.
nib offers cover for non-PHARMAC medicines
22 June 2021 - nib New Zealand has launched a new health cover option that it says will provide Kiwis with greater choice and access to potentially life-saving treatments.
nib Foundation launches new charity grant scheme
1 June 2021 - The charitable entity of leading health insurer nib New Zealand has launched its first Kiwi grant programme called Health Smart Grants.
Covid could come back to bite Kiwi insurers
11 May 2021 - New Zealand's health and life insurers have weathered the initial storm of Covid-related claims but the Reserve Bank says future outbreaks could change the landscape and providers should be ready.
nib Little Legends $10k Relay gives junior players a healthy funding boost
3 May 2021 - The nib Little Legends $10k relay, held during half-time at the Blues vs Chiefs match on Saturday, was won by the Pakuranga United Rugby Club.
One year of nib Covid-19 support for members and community
14 April 2021 - It’s been 12 months since health insurer nib New Zealand launched its Covid-19 support package to help its members and the wider community impacted by the pandemic.
nib brings back popular offer
12 April 2021 - nib has re-launched a popular campaign that covers pre-existing medical conditions after a three-year standdown period.
Six-month results show nib NZ earnings holding up
22 February 2021 - Premium revenue increase of 7.9% reflects “pleasing” post-Covid trend.
nib appoints new adviser partner manager
1 December 2020 - nib have appointed a new adviser partner manager from its internal team.
New digital partnership for nib
26 November 2020 - The health insurance company has paired with just-launched online healthcare provider Tend to offer digital GP assistance to all eligible members.
First quarter claims rise, nib report
17 November 2020 - The health insurer seeing 10-20% lift in claims for the July to September year.
Nib braces for rush of treatments next year
24 August 2020 - Nib New Zealand has reported an increase in membership numbers, revenue and earnings in the year to June 30.
Insurer nib backs Ronald McDonald House with $20k investment
27 July 2020 - Health insurer nib New Zealand and its nib foundation have lent support to Ronald McDonald House Charities.
nib extends its COVID-19 member support package
10 June 2020 - nib is extending its Covid-19 member and community support package for an additional three months to make sure its members continue to stay safe and healthy by maintaining their private health cover as New Zealand recovers from the pandemic.
nib supports mental health company
25 May 2020 - nib has stepped in to help an innovative local digital mental health company as demand increases for these services during Covid 19,
Your guide to medical insurers' Covid 19 customer support options
13 April 2020 - The following is a summary of the support offered by the various HEALTH insurers for customers experiencing financial hardship due to Covid 19.
nib offers support package
1 April 2020 - Nib New Zealand has announced a Covid-19 support package for its members.
nib: Significant impact coming from Covid-19
23 March 2020 - Health insurer nib has withdrawn its market guidance for the 2020 financial year because of uncertainty about Covid-19.
nib reports local profit lift as group fortunes fall
24 February 2020 - Health insurer nib says growth in number of policyholders helped lift its profit in the six months to December 2019.
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...
