Insurance Advisernet (IANZ)

Penberthy Insurance are one of the founding members of Insurance Advisernet, a national network of independent insurance brokers who’s collective buying power enables us to negotiate excellent rates and exclusive insurance solutions from many of New Zealand’s largest insurance companies, for the benefit of our clients .

If your risks are too difficult or too large to insure locally in New Zealand, Insurance Advisernet also provides us access to overseas insurers in Australia and London.

At Penberthy Insurance we are committed to providing you with the highest quality advice and service. Being part of Insurance Advisernet provides us with a number of tools to make this possible, including:

·         The latest insurance broking software providing mobile access to client files – anytime, anywhere;

·         Compliance processes for the Financial Advisers Act 2008 and other relevant legislation;

·         Risk analysis tools and risk assessment information along with benchmarking data;

·         Ongoing education and training through the IANZ Professional Development Programme;

·         An audited trust account for all client payments, ensuring your premiums are safe.

·         Professional Indemnity cover of $100m, backing up our promise of quality professional advice.

  For more information about Insurance Advisernet go to www.insuranceadvisernet.co.nz

 

IBANZ

The Insurance Brokers Association of New Zealand Inc. (IBANZ) is New Zealand's professional body  representing the interests of fire and general insurance brokers,  risk managers and consumers in New Zealand.

IBANZ is the voice of the industry, advising members, government,  consumer groups and other stakeholders on key insurance issues.  The organisation also provides training, technical advice,  guidance on regulation and business support. Their role is to  raise, and maintain, standards.

As a member we  embrace the strict standards of conduct,  professionalism, and practice required by IBANZ.

 

FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPLAINTS LTD (FSCL)

Under the Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Act 2008, all individuals that are providing advice about Fire & General Insurance Products, or risk related Life Insurance are required to be registered and have an approved external dispute resolution provider.

Penberthy Insurance together with Insurance Advisernet have chosen Financial Services Complaints Limited (FSCL) to be our provider.

FSCL provides dispute resolution services to participating financial service providers (FSPs) and their clients. The FSCL process focuses on resolving complaints through conciliation and assisted negotiation and is also able to make formal Determinations which are binding on Financial Service Providers.