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2026 News

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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 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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