Fitch Ratings has been appointed as an approved agency for rating New Zealand insurance companies.
It was formally appointed by the New Zealand Registrar of Companies.
Under the Insurance Companies (Ratings and Inspections) Act 1994, insurers selling general or disaster insurance in New Zealand are required to obtain a rating from an approved agency.
Andrew Smith, managing director for Australasia for Fitch, said the approved agency status was a “significant step in the development of Fitch's presence in the New Zealand market”.
The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.
