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Awards spotlight claims handling for income protection Awards spotlight claims handling for income protection
12 Nov 2026: Paige Estritori

New Zealand’s latest insurance industry awards have put claims handling, affordability and policy flexibility back in the spotlight for people relying on income cover. Partners Life was named Life Insurance Company of the Year at the 2026 ANZIIF New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards, held at the NZICC in Auckland on 10 November 2026, while Fidelity Life’s claims team won Claims Team of the Year. - read more
Long Covid Claims Put Exclusion Wording Under Pressure Long Covid Claims Put Exclusion Wording Under Pressure
05 Nov 2026: Paige Estritori

Reports of New Zealand income protection claims for Long Covid being declined under mental health exclusions have brought a difficult policy issue into public view: what happens when a disabling physical illness is assessed through wording originally designed for a different risk category? - read more

Life Insurance Articles

Income Protection Insurance for Self-Employed Workers and Contractors in New Zealand
Income Protection Insurance for Self-Employed Workers and Contractors in New Zealand
Self-employed income protection in NZ can help replace part of your personal income if illness or injury stops you working, but variable earnings, business expenses and income evidence can make policy choices more complex. - read more
How Income Protection Insurance Works in New Zealand
How Income Protection Insurance Works in New Zealand
Income protection insurance can help replace part of your income if illness or injury stops you from working. This guide explains how cover generally works in New Zealand, what affects benefits and what to check before applying. - read more
Income Protection Policy Features Explained: Waiting Periods, Benefit Periods and Exclusions
Income Protection Policy Features Explained: Waiting Periods, Benefit Periods and Exclusions
Understand the key features that can affect an income protection policy in New Zealand, including waiting periods, benefit periods, exclusions, benefit limits and claim conditions. - read more
Income Protection, ACC and Other Support in New Zealand: What to Understand
Income Protection, ACC and Other Support in New Zealand: What to Understand
Income protection insurance can sit alongside ACC, sick leave, employer benefits and other New Zealand income support. This guide explains the key differences, possible overlaps and questions to ask before choosing cover. - read more


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That part of an insurance claim that must be paid by an insured person before the the balance is paid by the insurer.