News & Media

For all Suncorp New Zealand media enquiries please contact media@suncorp.co.nz

Our People

Richard Godman talks about flexible working for a better life

06/12/2018

"We built a home on the land, and moved in two years ago, and I now work three days from home. The leadership team here has been very receptive to allowing me to choose a work arrangement that suits, and I think it’s benefiting both Suncorp and myself."

Corporate Responsibility

Suncorp New Zealand joins Climate Leaders Coalition

20/11/2018

Suncorp New Zealand today announced that it has joined the Climate Leaders Coalition, a collective of 70 New Zealand businesses that are committed to tackling climate change and helping New Zealand transition into a low emissions economy.

Our People

Mat Jensen talks about using leadership opportunities to inspire others

16/11/2018

"I work closely with Suncorp New Zealand’s Insurance Solutions team, and one of the things I really value about my role is being able to see the positive impact that our services have had in helping people going through tough times - it’s incredibly inspiring."

News

Suncorp New Zealand joins Sustainable Business Council

15/11/2018

Suncorp New Zealand has this week announced that it has joined the Sustainable Business Council (SBC), as part of its commitment to corporate responsibility and its strategy to create a better today for its stakeholders.

News

Suncorp New Zealand settles 99.3% of claims in Kaikoura

By Jimmy Higgins 14/11/2018

It’s been two years today since the 7.8 magnitude Kaikoura earthquake struck New Zealand, causing significant damage to the upper South Island and Wellington regions. Since that date, Vero and AA Insurance received over 12,300 claims from our customers whose homes, farms or businesses suffered damage.

News

Suncorp NZ uses technology to strengthen flexible working environment

05/11/2018

Suncorp New Zealand today announced it is using Nutanix's Enterprise Cloud OS software to create a more flexible and collaborative working environment for its global workforce.

Our People

Olivia Panzic on stepping into a new specialty at Suncorp

10/10/2018

"Suncorp enabled me to take a step sideways into a new role, and has provided access to experts, external training and experience that have enabled me to grow and develop my skills in digital, automation and marketing."

News

Suncorp shortlisted for Young Professionals Employer of the Year Award

18/09/2018

Suncorp New Zealand and its intermediated brands, Asteron Life and Vero, have all been named as finalists for the 2018 ANZIIF New Zealand Insurance Awards.

Our People

How Suncorp has enabled Jonnie Cain to shift his career focus and explore his passions

04/09/2018

"Early on I was very numbers focused and while the work was enjoyable it wasn’t the right fit for me. Suncorp supported me in finding something that was closer to my interests - I wanted the opportunity to get closer to our customers."

Diversity

Diversity in insurance is something we all need to care about

By Michelle Ashby 21/08/2018

Our industry continues to face challenges around unconscious bias, gender pay disparity and genuine inclusion regardless of age, culture or background, and we all need to work together to continue our journey towards better diversity.

News

Suncorp New Zealand reports a strong result for 2018 financial year

09/08/2018

Suncorp Group Limited today announced net profit after tax (NPAT) of A$1,059 million for the 12 months to 30 June 2018 (FY17: $1,075 million).

Reports and research

'Zombie firms' complacent about disruption: Suncorp New Zealand Business Success Index

19/06/2018

Results of the second Suncorp New Zealand Business Success Index reveal that despite an overall increase in business confidence, companies are not prepared for the impact of disruption.

Sustainability

Suncorp New Zealand partners with Junk Run

01/06/2018

Creating Suncorp’s new Auckland workspace meant that a lot of office furniture and other items were no longer needed. So we partnered with Junk Run to dispose of the furniture responsibly.

Our People

How flexible work practices enabled Jane Brewer to progress to leadership

15/05/2018

"There are so many talented people around, but everyone has lives and commitments. The potential of flexible working is that it enables us to take away constraints so that talented people can flourish, regardless of what other commitments they have."

Community

Introducing Suncorp New Zealand's new Community Partners

04/05/2018

Suncorp New Zealand has this week announced new partnership arrangements with two local charities, Shine and Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.

News

Sale of 19.99% shareholding in Tower

08/03/2018

Vero Insurance New Zealand Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of Suncorp Group Limited) has accepted an offer to acquire its 19.99% shareholding in Tower Limited.

News

Suncorp and Turners sign five year commercial agreement

01/03/2018

Turners Cars, New Zealand’s largest pre-owned vehicle retailer, today announced that it has signed a five-year agreement with Suncorp New Zealand to manage the logistics and sale of damaged vehicles that have been written off by Suncorp’s general insurance brands.

News

Suncorp welcomes Government announcement to speed up remaining Canterbury earthquake claims

23/02/2018

Suncorp New Zealand today welcomed the announcement by the Government to appoint an independent Ministerial advisor to help speed up the remaining Canterbury earthquake claims.

News

Suncorp New Zealand announces half year results 2018

15/02/2018

Suncorp Group Limited (Suncorp) today announced net profit after tax of A$452 million for the six months to 31 December 2017.

News

Termination of Scheme Implementation Agreement with Tower

07/11/2017

Vero Insurance New Zealand Limited (Vero) (a wholly owned subsidiary of Suncorp Group Limited) today announced it had received notice of termination from Tower Limited (Tower) of the Scheme Implementation Agreement.

No results found.

<div class="Article--container">
        <a data-link-href="{path}" class="Article--link-mask"></a>
        
            <div class="Article--image-wrapper">
                <img data-image-src="{image}" class="Article--image" data-emptytext="Image"/>
            </div>
        
        <div class="Article--main ">
            
                <p class="Article--tag-wrapper sg-Type--muted">{tags}</p>
            
            <h5 class="Article--title">{title}</h5>
            <p>
                
                    <span class="Article--author">By {author}</span>
                
                
                    <span class="Article--post-date">
                        <span class="Icon-time--text Icon--xsmall"></span>
                        {postDate}
                    </span>
                
            </p>
            <p class="Article--description">{description}</p>
            
                <a class="Article--read-more sg-Btn sg-Btn--secondary">
                    Read more >
                </a>
            
        </div>
    </div>

Media team:
Tony Reid
027 405 1174
Lisa Meiklejohn
027 404 4355

News archive