A Safe Landing for Drones
17/10/2018
We recently came across an interesting article relating to emergency landings for your drone. For those interested, click the button below to download the PDF.
Counter-signing of Valuation Reports
19/10/2017
This article is to address the counter-signing of valuation reports prepared by an unregistered valuer for a “third party”.
Professional Indemnity Insurance Relief for Wet Building Liability
16/08/2017
There have been many recent litigation cases using a shotgun approach to issues with wet buildings and weathertightness.
NZIS GOOD BUSINESS PRACTICE
28/06/2017
The LPMS Claims Committee has recently experienced a disturbing incidence of déjà vu. It appears that some members consider that small jobs do not require any formal Conditions of Engagement.
The New World Order of Cyber Threats
14/06/2017
The WanaCry and Adylkuzz incidents highlight what is becoming almost an everyday occurrence. Cyber risk mitigation strategies utilising tailored insurance policies are now a must for prudent organisations.
CYBER LIABILITY INSURANCE
24/05/2017
No doubt you were all holding your breath when you went to work on Monday morning, hoping that the computer system that you left on Friday was still working as...
International Valuation Standards (IVS) 2017
06/04/2017
Members would be aware of the new IVS standards which are to become effective as of 1 July 2017.
40th Anniversary for LPMS
22/03/2017
Consulting Surveyors New Zealand was constituted as a division within NZIS on 10 December 1973. This resulted from a series of meetings of interested parties over the proceeding couple of...
Statutory Liability - Part of your Business Insurance
06/09/2016
On 4 April 2016 the Health and Safety at Work Act came into force. There has been much discussion regarding the potential implications for Consultants working in the Land Development...
Continuity of Indemnity in Professional Indemnity Insurance and Companion Liability Insurance Policies
22/08/2016
Professionals in NZ purchase Professional Indemnity and other Companion Liability Insurance Policies to minimise the financial impact of claims that may be made against them and their businesses.