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March 8, 2024
Delta Insurance’s Liz Geden named to ‘Elite Women in Insurance’
While she prefers flying under the radar, seasoned underwriter Liz Geden’s talent is apparent to all who work with her – and though it took some prodding, her entry into the Elite Women in Insurance awards has delivered the result expected by her peers. Included in this list of inspiring women in the industry, Geden is surprised, pleased, and a little bashful. Read More
March 1, 2024
Delta Spotlight - Nathan Barrett
Delta Insurance Chief Operating Officer Nathan Barrett is something of a rarity in the business because he decided this was the industry for him while still in school. He recalls a Year 12 ‘work experience day’ where he visited a broking office in Hastings and decided that this seemed like a great career with a lot of potential for those who stick with it. So, that’s precisely what he did. After finishing his studies at Massey University, Nathan started out at State Insurance before heading off on his OE to London via Sydney where he worked as an underwriting assistant and has never looked back. Read More
February 12, 2024
Delta Spotlight - Chloe Millar
Bursting with enthusiasm and delighted to be right where her strengths lie, Events and Facilities Manager Chloe Millar has thrived in marketing roles since completing her Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations Advertising and Applied Communication at Auckland University of Technology. The degree and direction was chosen after aptitude tests suggested this was precisely where she might flourish. Read More
January 28, 2024
Delta Spotlight - Glenn Dawson
Glenn Dawson confesses that his journey with Delta has been a long-term affair. He had his sights set on us from a distance before taking the leap and becoming Senior Underwriter for Directors & Officers Liability products. Now, he's part of the Delta family, perched comfortably in the picturesque Cardrona Valley, feeling like he's exactly where he belongs, both personally and professionally. Read More
December 22, 2023
Delta Spotlight - Simone Batty
As the Underwriting Operations Manager at Delta Insurance, Simone Batty embraces the opportunity to establish streamlined processes and standards across a growing team, with the goal of delivering consistent experiences for every customer and broker engaging with the business. Read More
December 19, 2023
Delta Spotlight - Ron Curin
"After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Geography and a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing and International Business, Ron Curin was pretty confident his future would probably land him in marketing. However, a fortuitous twist of fate unexpectedly placed him in the insurance business where he has thrived – and remained ever since." Read More
December 7, 2023
Delta Spotlight - Siva Govender
“I quite like insurance, even if the number of years I’ve been in it makes me seem quite old.” That’s right, Senior Property Underwriter Siva Govender, has been in the industry since 1980, bringing with him a passion for insurance and decades of experience. Read More
November 10, 2023
Delta Spotlight - Neil Grote
While Neil Grote started his career in the grocery sector, a quick pivot to insurance soon meant he’d found his niche. Nearly a quarter of a century later, Neil has honed his skills in claims and recovery, and has taken up the position of New Zealand Claims Manager for Delta Insurance. Read More
November 2, 2023
Delta Spotlight - Miro Dordevich
It’s been a meteoric rise for the technology-focused Miro Dordevich, who is a finalist in the New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards Young Insurance Professional of the Year category. Combining a passion for the country’s high-tech industry with a growing appreciation of targeted insurance solutions as a fundamental enabler of trade, Dordevich’s three years with Delta Insurance have been highly eventful. Read More
October 9, 2023
Delta Spotlight - Lara Fuller
Starting her career in property management, Lara Fuller was introduced to the insurance industry 7 years ago by chance. With a strong drive, determination and delivering high-quality results... Read More
July 3, 2023
Delta Spotlight - Ben Gainsford
Meet Ben Gainsford, an insurance professional who defied tradition with a job interview on Christmas Eve. Read More
April 16, 2023
Delta Spotlight - Manu Kaitapu
As an individual who loves helping others, Manu Kaitapu has taken an interesting path towards the position she now finds so satisfying as Finance Administrator with Delta Insurance. Read More
March 20, 2023
Meet Kelly Stephen
Kelly Stephen may be a new addition to Delta Insurance, but she has been familiar with its products for years. Read More
March 19, 2023
Delta Spotlight - Judith Schwarz
There are some people who are born to teach, who have a passion for passing their knowledge on to the next generation. Judith Schwarz is one such person. Read More
December 6, 2022
Delta Spotlight - Abigail Leach
Like most of her colleagues, Underwriter Abigail Leach accidentally stumbled into the insurance industry after finishing her uni degree. Read More
June 1, 2022
Delta Spotlight - Jackie Costello
Purpose has always played a direct role in Jackie Costello’s life. Initially considering a career in law or journalism as outlets for her creativity and determination to help others, it was just by chance that she fell into the insurance industry. Read More
March 8, 2022
A chat with Delta’s Cecilia Lim on International Women’s Day
As part of International Women’s Day 2022 we want to take a moment to celebrate some of the amazing women who are part of the Delta Insurance Group family. Read More
November 18, 2021
Delta Insurance appoints head of marketing
Insurance Business published the following article on the arrival our new head of marketing Miranda Cook. Welcome to the team Miranda! Read More
September 7, 2021
New Chief Operating Officer Kent Chaplin taking Delta to another level
Insurance Business article announces new appointment Homegrown kiwi insurance company Delta Group has expanded its management team appointing current Advisory Board member Kent Chaplin as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Read More
August 1, 2021
Delta Spotlight - Kajal Kumar
Despite only joining Delta in October, underwriter Kajal Kumar already has her sight set on a senior underwriter role. She's a woman on a mission with a huge ambition for growth. Read More
About Delta
November 21, 2023
Our new whitepaper, Embracing Cyber Risk Management: The Increasing Risks of Cyber Threats
In today's ever-evolving cyber threat landscape, businesses of all sizes need to stay ahead of the curve. Our new cyber whitepaper provides expert insights on how to protect an organisation from cyberattacks. Download your copy today! Read More
October 3, 2023
Delta manages a client's cyber-attack
In this specific case, our Insured is an SME company that specialises in online training courses. They encountered a significant cyber incident that compromised their customers’ personal data stored on a network-attached storage (NAS) system. Read More
September 21, 2023
New policy for Associations is here
We are extremely pleased to announce the latest addition to our product portfolio with Associations Liability Insurance policy. This policy offers coverage for elected officials of community, sporting, and governing bodies, which play a vital role in the social fabric of New Zealand. Read More
September 21, 2023
AM Best ‘Excellent’ Performance Assessment – 2 years running!
We are delighted to share the incredible news, for the second consecutive year, we have received a ‘PA-2 Excellent’ performance assessment from AM Best, the New Jersey-based global credit rating agency that specialises in insurance. Read More
September 14, 2023
Delta 'Walks the Talk' at Dive In
Delta Insurance is excited to announce their support for the Dive In Festival, Lloyd’s global movement and event in the insurance sector supporting the development of inclusive workplace cultures and levelling the playing field for talent. Join Delta in celebrating ‘Unlocking Innovation: Power of Inclusion’ with their session ‘Walk the Talk’. Read More
September 12, 2022
What is the outlook for underwriting agencies in NZ?
Underwriting agencies, managing general agents, or coverholders – these special-breed intermediaries are cementing their place (if they haven’t done so already) in the industry, and Delta Insurance Group chief operating officer Kent Chaplin sees a bright future for this segment of the sector if it gets some much-deserved understanding. Read More
August 30, 2022
Delta receives an “Excellent” performance assessment from AM Best
We are delighted to share some great news - that Delta has received a performance assessment of PA-2 Excellent from AM Best , the New Jersey-based global credit rating agency that specialises in insurance. Read More
February 15, 2022
Delta opens its doors in Australia
Delta opened for business in Australia today, building on its recent success expanding into the Asia Pacific. Read More
December 2, 2021
Important Update: Delta Underwriting Pte. Ltd.
We hope that you’ve been keeping safe and well through this period of complexity, challenge and change. Read More
August 9, 2021
Delta judged top insurance employer for third year
Delta is proud to be judged Top Insurance Employer for the third year in a row by Insurance Business. Read More
July 3, 2021
A rewarding evening at the GirlBoss Awards and an even more rewarding day at Huntly College
One of our most rewarding events in the calendar year is the GirlBoss Awards, a celebration of the incredible achievements of Girl Power throughout Aotearoa. Read More
Industry
September 19, 2023
Cyber - the ever-evolving risk
Cyber-attacks increased by 38% in 2022 and the cost is predicted to hit US$10 trillion by 2025*. As the cyber landscape continually evolves at a rapid pace, it is no wonder that demand for Cyber insurance is increasing exponentially as well. Read More
October 19, 2021
Delta’s digitised policy renewals a big time saver
Renewing your insurance with Delta Insurance just got significantly simpler for a range of policies with the rollout of a new, digitised renewal process. Read More
August 19, 2021
Delta Singapore and Stone Forest unveil cyber insurance partnership
The Intelligent Insurer covers Delta Singapore’s latest partnership with IT managed services provider Stone Forest. Read More
August 5, 2021
How Insurance Can Halt Ransomware
We would encourage you to read this excellent article by Vishaal Hariprasad about insurance’s role in halting ransomware, first published in InsuranceLeadership.com: Read More
July 13, 2021
Strengthening our resilience in a changing and challenging world
Delta Force have been busy curating a treasure trove of smooth soundscapes, banging beats and an irresistible array of viewing pleasures, all designed to make you not only survive but thrive in lockdown. Read More