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Posted on 11/08/2026

Tower launches a faster way to connect clients with insurance cover

Tower launches a faster way to connect clients with insurance coverFinancial advisers now have an innovative new way to connect clients with Tower, through a unique referral link that gives customers direct access to quote and buy insurance online, including property-specific natural hazard risk information. Tower’s Director of Partnerships Alan Fletcher says the new option…

Posted on 23/07/2026

Tower backs future climate leaders with 2026 scholarships

Tower backs future climate leaders with 2026 scholarshipsTower Bachelor of Climate Change Scholarship recipients 2026 L- R: Ayla Montgomerie, Lagi Talalupe, Genifer Tadelio. Photo Credit: Anne Paar.The University of Waikato’s world-first Bachelor of Climate Change continues to attract students from around the globe, with two of the three 2026 Tower Climate Change Scholarship recipients hailing…

Posted on 21/07/2026

Tower appoints Len Elikhis as Chief Financial Officer

Tower appoints Len Elikhis as Chief Financial OfficerTower is pleased to announce the appointment of Len Elikhis as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), subject to completion of regulatory processes. Tower is pleased to announce the appointment of Len Elikhis as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), subject to completion of regulatory processes.Mr Elikhis is a highly experienced financial services…

Posted on 21/07/2026

2027 Nominations Open

2027 Nominations OpenNominations for the 2027 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa open today. Nominations for the 2027 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa open today.Tower is proud to be the sponsor of the Tower New Zealand Local Hero of the Year…

Posted on 01/07/2026

Westpac NZ offers customers in-app access to information about a property’s natural hazard risks

Westpac NZ offers customers in-app access to information about a property’s natural hazard risks Westpac NZ customers applying for a home insurance quote in Westpac One online banking can now directly access information from Tower Insurance about the natural hazard risks for a specific property.Westpac NZ customers applying for a home insurance quote in Westpac…

Posted on 23/06/2026

Dan Walker named Chief Claims Officer

Dan Walker named Chief Claims Officer at TowerTower has appointed Dan Walker as Chief Claims Officer, effective immediately, Chief Executive Paul Johnston announced today.Tower has appointed Dan Walker as Chief Claims Officer, effective immediately, Chief Executive Paul Johnston announced today.As Chief Claims Officer, Walker will lead the company’s claims function, focusing on delivering the right…

Posted on 25/05/2026

Tower appoints Michael Skeens Chief Operations Officer

Tower appoints Michael Skeens Chief Operations OfficerTower has appointed Michael Skeens to the newly created position of Chief Operations Officer, effectively immediately, Tower Chief Executive Paul Johnston announced today.Tower has appointed Michael Skeens to the newly created position of Chief Operations Officer, effective immediately, Tower Chief Executive Paul Johnston announced today.As COO, Skeens will be…

Posted on 21/05/2026

Tower wins Canstar's Home & Contents Insurer of the Year Award

Tower wins Canstar’s Home & Contents Insurer of the Year AwardTower has won its third consecutive Canstar Home & Contents Insurer of the Year Award, for consistently delivering outstanding value and customer satisfaction.Tower has won its third consecutive Canstar Home & Contents Insurer of the Year Award, for consistently delivering outstanding value and customer satisfaction.For…

Posted on 19/05/2026

Tower’s AI enabled contact centre cuts customer call time

Tower’s AI enabled contact centre cuts customer call time by more than 796,000 minutesTower has saved customers more than 796,000 minutes in call time over seven months since implementation of its new AI-enabled contact centre, reducing the time customers spent interacting with the insurer by around 15%.Built on Amazon Connect, the cloud-based contact centre, reduced…

Posted on 07/05/2026

Tower’s consumer risk rating tool gets innovation nod for the second time

Tower’s consumer risk rating tool gets innovation nod for the second time Award-winning tool gives Kiwi free, easy access to natural hazard insights.Kiwi and Pacific insurer Tower has once again been recognised by financial research and ratings firm Canstar for its property risk rating tool, taking home an Innovation Excellence Award for the second time. The…

Posted on 07/05/2026

Tower gets innovation nod for a second time

Tower’s consumer risk rating tool gets innovation nod for the second time Award-winning tool gives Kiwi free, easy access to natural hazard insights   Kiwi and Pacific insurer Tower has once again been recognised by financial research and ratings firm Canstar for its property risk rating tool, taking home an Innovation Excellence Award for the…

Posted on 26/03/2026

Tower appoints Simon Hoole as Interim Chief Financial Officer

Tower appoints Simon Hoole as Interim Chief Financial OfficerTower has appointed Simon Hoole as Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO), from 1 May 2026. Simon’s appointment will provide continuity while recruitment for a permanent CFO progresses.Mr Hoole is an experienced finance executive with deep expertise in the insurance and financial services sectors, strong regulatory and governance…

Posted on 19/03/2026

Māhera Maihi named Tower New Zealand Local Hero of the Year Te Pou Toko o te Tau 2026

Māhera Maihi named Tower New Zealand Local Hero of the Year Te Pou Toko o te Tau 2026Māhera Maihi (Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau) has been named Tower New Zealand Local Hero of the Year Te Pou Toko o te Tau 2026. Through her organisation Mā Te Huruhuru, Māhera Maihi (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whātua, Muriwhenua) is transforming lives…

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