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O’Connor Warren Insurance Brokers is proud to announce its director Eamon O’Connor has been named New Zealand’s Number One Elite Broker in the 2026 Insurance Business Elite Brokers list, marking the second consecutive year he has achieved the top ranking. The annual Elite Brokers list recognises the highest-performing insurance brokers across Australia and New Zealand following a rigorous, independently verified assessment conducted by Insurance Business’ Intelligence unit. O

Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz following Israeli strikes on Lebanon, deepening disruption in one of the world’s most vital maritime chokepoints and raising serious concerns for insurers, shipping operators and global supply chains.

In January 2026, severe weather in the Bay of Plenty caused significant road closures due to widespread landslides and flooding. Major state highways and local roads were heavily impacted across Tauranga and the wider region. The Coromandel Peninsula also experienced heavy flooding and multiple road closures. There were nine people who unfortunately lost their lives in the Bay of Plenty Region from causes directly relating to flooding and landslips. In addition to the casualt

As published in The Weekend Sun Friday 5th December 2025 Not only a five-year straight Most Trusted award winner, O’Connor Warren has been ranked number one in New Zealand and recognised in the Top 10 brokerages across Australasia on Insurance Business’s Top Insurance Brokerages 2025 list. O’Connor Warren founding director Eamon O’Connor said the recognition of the Tauranga-based insurance brokerage firm reflected its commitment to their client-first approach that has driven

We’re proud to share that O’Connor Warren has ranked number one in New Zealand and been recognised in the Top 10 brokerages across Australasia , on Insurance Business’s Top Insurance Brokerages 2025 list. This award is a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and client-first approach that drives our team. The Top Brokerages 2025 list set the benchmark for excellence in our industry, celebrating brokerages that excel in performance and growth. They highlight what’s worki

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of New Zealand has ruled against the former directors of Mainzeal Property and Construction Limite

Every Month we are hosting popular information events and networking opportunities within Tauranga. This last Wednesday, the 11th of May we hosted a financial information hui and had speakers from KPMG, ASB & UM Advisory in attendance it was another truly awesome experience where we discussed finances & investment for pakihi & from a māori point of view. Acknowledgement to our speakers: Anthony Ririnui, Charmain Mead & Riann Umaga-Marshall, our hosts O’Connor Warren Insurance