Our efforts as a nation to contain Covid-19 will affect New Zealanders in different ways.
We want to reassure you that we are here to help you manage your risks so you can concentrate on looking after yourself, your loved ones and your business.
This is an unprecedented situation and we recommend you keep informed with information from reliable sources, like the government site: https://covid19.govt.nz/, which has everything you need to know about COVID-19, all in one place.
Please be assured, Insurance Brokers Alliance has robust business continuity plans in place, and we are working to ensure we can provide continuous service to you, our clien
We want to reassure you that we are here to help you manage your risks so you can concentrate on looking after yourself, your loved ones and your business.
This is an unprecedented situation and we recommend you keep informed with information from reliable sources, like the government site: https://covid19.govt.nz/, which has everything you need to know about COVID-19, all in one place.
Please be assured, Insurance Brokers Alliance has robust business continuity plans in place, and we are working to ensure we can provide continuous service to you, our clien
Engaging with us
We have full capability to work remotely and as such continue to deliver services to you.
No matter where you are based you can still reach us on our normal telephone lines, you will then be directed to choose whom you wish to speak to and then connect to their mobile phone. Or alternatively all mobile numbers and email addresses are listed on our website.
The numbers for our branches are:
No matter where you are based you can still reach us on our normal telephone lines, you will then be directed to choose whom you wish to speak to and then connect to their mobile phone. Or alternatively all mobile numbers and email addresses are listed on our website.
The numbers for our branches are:
- Invercargill (03) 211 3018
- Gore (03) 203 3220
- Balclutha (03) 418 2919
- Dunedin (03) 477 7321
How insurance responds
We are being asked by clients if they are covered for losses linked to the virus. General insurance is unlikely to provide protection against losses linked to the Global Pandemic Covid-19. Our partners, LMI Group have put together informative papers you can reference. For more about Travel Insurance click here for more about Business Interruption Insurance click here.
Please contact your broker for more on any other covers you have in place and are seeking clarity on
Please contact your broker for more on any other covers you have in place and are seeking clarity on
Keeping you and your business protected
Whilst many of us have either transitioned to work from home, or are closing up for a period of time, it’s still critical to ensure we have insurance covers in place. As insurance brokers we recommend that you keep your existing insurance in place, ensuring that you’re protected from losses now and in the future. Unfortunately we are all still at risk to ‘normal’ events, like theft or fire. Please contact us if you’d like to discuss your covers and situation.
How we can help you
Our team are here for you to discuss any questions you may have, including your current situation in light of the potential financial impact of Covid-19. We are working on solutions to offer further support and we will keep you informed of these over the coming days and week through our website and communications. Our primary focus is to ensure all our clients remain insured and therefore protected. We will continue to ensure all policies are renewed prior to the renewal date. We will also be looking at options to support the individual needs of clients as their business environment and requirements change.
Risk Mitigation is really important and we encourage you to look at Business Continuity Plans for your business, as well as other steps you can take help limit the impact.
Working from home or remotely
Following the government's announcement we will all be transitioning to Work From Home, or planning for this, here are some resources and considerations:
Laptop security: a short guide to laptop security can be accessed here. Please let us know if you’d like your broker to send through a summary of your covers for your portable equipment.
IT, Phishing emails and general security: sadly, times of crisis are seen as opportunities by criminals. Please be careful and exercise caution around any unsolicited contact made with you and your employees regarding Covid-19. When in doubt, check with the source, any legitimate organisation who is trying to contact you will understand your caution or need for verification. For more about work from home we encourage you to visit the Phew, Cyber Security Experts - website here, who have up to date information regarding free and almost free Work From Home tools available, as well as considerations for working safely away from the office.
Risk Mitigation is really important and we encourage you to look at Business Continuity Plans for your business, as well as other steps you can take help limit the impact.
Working from home or remotely
Following the government's announcement we will all be transitioning to Work From Home, or planning for this, here are some resources and considerations:
Laptop security: a short guide to laptop security can be accessed here. Please let us know if you’d like your broker to send through a summary of your covers for your portable equipment.
IT, Phishing emails and general security: sadly, times of crisis are seen as opportunities by criminals. Please be careful and exercise caution around any unsolicited contact made with you and your employees regarding Covid-19. When in doubt, check with the source, any legitimate organisation who is trying to contact you will understand your caution or need for verification. For more about work from home we encourage you to visit the Phew, Cyber Security Experts - website here, who have up to date information regarding free and almost free Work From Home tools available, as well as considerations for working safely away from the office.
Sharing resources
We are a resilient country, with adaptable people and resources. By working together we believe that we will come out the other side of this situation stronger, which is why we’re looking to leverage our wider network to aid this process. Across NZbrokers we help over 140,000 clients who do amazing things every day. If you have a resource, service or product that could help people now and in the future, in your local community or nationwide (similar to the papers and links we’ve shared in this communication, or anything else), we’d love to share these across our network, just like we have done today. Email [email protected] now with your information or for more details.
As always, our team are here to help you, if you have any other questions, please contact us.
Stay safe, Kia Kaha
Insurance Brokers Alliance
As always, our team are here to help you, if you have any other questions, please contact us.
Stay safe, Kia Kaha
Insurance Brokers Alliance
