Thanks for joining us at ICNZ 2026!
Thanks for joining us at the Insurance Council of New Zealand 2026 Conference in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.
CONFERENCE THEME
Taking on Risk: Building Resilience Together
The 2026 ICNZ Conference theme, Taking on Risk: Building Resilience Together, challenges all sectors to move from awareness to action in responding to New Zealand’s growing natural hazard risks.
It focussed on how homeowners, government, councils, the private sector, and communities can take concrete steps to reduce risk, strengthen resilience, and ensure that insurance remains accessible and sustainable in a changing climate.
Keynote Speakers
Hon. Nicola Willis
Minister of Finance, Minister for Economic Growth, Minister for Social Investment and Deputy Leader of the National Party
Rt. Hon. Chris Hipkins
Leader of the Opposition and New Zealand Labour Party, and Member of Parliament for Remutaka.
Mayor Wayne Brown
Mayor of Auckland
Political Party Debate
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Dr Parmjeet Parmer
Spokesperson for Commerce &
Consumer Affairs
ACT New Zealand
Chlöe Swarbrick
Co leader
Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand
List MP
Dr David Wilson
New Zealand First
Panel 1: Future of Insurance
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Rehette Stoltz
Mayor
Gisborne District Council
Hon. Kris Faafoi
Chief Executive
Insurance Council of NZ
Chief Executive
Jon Duffy
Consumer NZ
General Manager:
Climate, Social Policy and International Engagement
Alix Pearce
Insurance Council of Australia
Panel 2: Keeping Insurance in Reach
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Adam Heath
Chief Executive and Chair
FMG and ICNZ
Shamubeel Eaqub
Chief Economist
Simplicity
Luke Malpass
Politics, Business and Economics Editor
The Post
Alexandra Hordern
General Manager - Regulatory and Consumer Policy
Insurance Council of Australia
Panel 3: Future of Risk
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Councillor
Auckland City Council
Richard Hills
Chief Executive Officer
Tower Insurance
Paul Johnston
Sector Director -
Finance + Insurance
Tonkin + Taylor
James Russell
Helen O’Sullivan
Chair of Auckland Regional Committee of the Property Council of New Zealand
Simplicity Living
“Awesome event, one of the highlights on my work calendar each year”
— 2024 Conference Delegate