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In recent years there have been a number of large losses for cold storage facilities which were manufactured out of expanded polystyrene foam (EPS). Regionally the two larger losses occurred in South Australia and in Queensland causing millions of dollars of damage. New Zealand hasn’t been exempt from these losses either with a recent fire in Christchurch resulting in a…

Since the Covid-19 Pandemic erupted in 2020, the already isolated islands of Aotearoa, New Zealand were thrown into over two years of radio silence, quarantine and compliance before citizens were allowed to travel in or out of the country, let alone tourists. This extended period of isolation has caused a new epidemic – itchy feet to travel again. Kiwis are…

Safeguard the future of your business A good and resilient business will have plans in place for many eventualities. The death or incapacitation of an owner, business partner, or key person is something that nobody can control—but you can have arrangements that will give your company the best chance at surviving such a tragic event. Life insurance is relevant and…

Get the best cover for your home. For many Kiwis, their home is their most financial asset. When they tally up the value of all the things contained within said home, the contents may come in second on the list. For business owners, it may be a different story—but a home is valuable in more ways than just money. It…

Runacres are pleased to accept credit card payments online for full premium payments. To make paying your insurance premiums a little easier, Runacres have introduced a secure online payment portal, provided by Windcave. For your security, the Windcave payment portal uses Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption technology to send your payment information to our server. Flexible Payment Options for Insurance…

Sponsoring Canterbury’s iconic theatre. As insurance brokers, we are all about helping people to manage risk and live their best lives—whether that’s in a personal or business capacity. We love to take that mission beyond the insurance industry and get involved in the community, contributing to other organisations that are enriching the lives of New Zealanders in different ways. Supporting…

If your work practices have changed, your insurance might also need to. Working remotely and from home has become exponentially more commonplace in the past year or two. And while the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed significantly to this (raise your hand if you worked at home during Alert Levels 3 and 4!), it is far from the only impetus driving…

Protect your profits and your people. Reward and risk often come hand in hand, and this concept rings extremely true for business owners. Owning and running a successful company brings many benefits: income, flexibility, community, investment, and the chance to create something that reflects your values, skills, and passions. Any founder or owner of a business can tell you, however, that…

Get cover for your company vehicles. Any kind of automotive vehicle used for business purposes should be insured commercially. Specialist policies for business-use vehicles ensure that all parties are covered: the driver, the company, the vehicle, and any other vehicles or people involved with an accident. For most business owners, having their vehicles and drivers on the road is crucial…

Senior Broking Manager and Director Dennis Sanders was recently interviewed for the Cranes and Lifting Magazine, where he discussed his experience with arranging insurance solutions for the construction sector; including civil construction, construction equipment operators, mining, quarrying and crane hire Dennis advises “a number of these clients are faced with specialised scenarios and unique insurance challenges, with different terms and…