RMS model release 2016

Risk Management Solutions has finally release their updated New Zealand Earthquake HD model.   The new model has serious implications for New Zealand insurers.

Insurance Regulation – December 2014 Update

The Reserve Bank issued a number of updates to their regulation of the insurance sector in December 2014.   In the attached MJW Topix we look at some of the changes and how they will affect insurers.

May 2014 Newsletter – Telematics

In this newsletter, we look at a new product development in the New Zealand insurance market – a device designed to reward better drivers with better premiums.

Data Analytics – Retail Lending

Data analytics is all about using data to achieve your business goals.  This newsletter considers the retail lending sector and an example from the latest National census.

General Insurance Risk Margins Overview

For reporting periods commencing 1 January 2007, all reporting entities in New Zealand must comply with the New Zealand International Financial Reporting Standards (NZ IFRS). Early adoption of the NZ IFRS is permitted from 1 January 2005. Risk margins are a requirement.