Transport

In the fast-paced world of transport and logistics, operators are constantly on the move. Time is money, and insurance often sits quietly in the background—until something goes wrong. It’s only when a claim is made that many realise their cover hasn’t kept pace with their business.

It could be easy to think of an insurance broker as someone who just finds the best price. But what shines through after talking to...

The New Zealand insurance market is undergoing significant evolution, shaped by economic pressures, climate change, regulatory shifts, and technological advancement. These developments are particularly relevant for the transport sector, which is directly impacted by rising risk profiles, operational disruptions, and increased regulation. MARKET CONTEXT AND CHALLENGES FOR TRANSPORT General insurance premiums have risen by an average of 10% over the past year, largely due to in

Specialist transport and trucking insurance brokerage O’Connor Warren is seeing a rising number of enquires as operators deal with the challenges brought about by COVID-19. Director Eamon O’Connor says following the move from level 4 to level 3 on April 29, his office saw a record number of claims as the rush to get back to work was under way. This involved around $1.5 million worth of claims for accidents and damaged loads over a period of just two days. O’Connor says it’s t