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Nippon Life Acquisition | Resolution Life Australasia part of the Acenda Group

Nippon Life Insurance Company acquired the Resolution Life Group globally, including Resolution Life Australasia, on 30 October 2025, and have established the Acenda Group in Australia and New Zealand. Read more about the Acenda Group here.

Asteron Life SME Index

2020 Edition

Welcome to the 2020 edition of the Asteron Life SME Insurance Index in New Zealand.

Running for its third year, the Index is produced to identify insights and shed light on the opportunities and challenges presented by small to medium enterprises (SMEs) so advisers can use this to understand this segment even further.

We explore these key insights:

  • Narrow life insurance coverage
  • The rising risk of DIY
  • The benefits of advice
  • What makes a satisfied client
  • Uncovering opportunities amongst direct buyers
  • The importance of referrals

Download the 2020 report and the two-page summary, as well as our special edition Covid-19 infographic.

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View customer insights from other issues of the Asteron Life Insurance Index. These insights will help build a deeper understanding of life insurance customers in New Zealand.

Insurance policies made for SMEs

Business Disability Insurance

Your business doesn’t have to suffer just because you, or a key employee, becomes sick or injured.

Business Expenses Insurance

As well as being a pain in the neck, business liabilities keep going even when you're unable to work.

Employee Insurance

The greatest benefit you can provide your employees is the ability to maintain their lifestyle.

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Why we’re supporting customers experiencing vulnerability

At Asteron Life, we’re here supporting you for life – and when we say that, we mean it.

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Three insurances to consider when you start a business

By Claire Sutton

There are many types of insurance that might help to protect your business. Here are three life insurance covers you might want to consider when you start a new business.

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A helping hand when you need it

At Asteron Life, we’re here to help we’re here to support you for life. We also know there are times when everyone needs a little extra support. That’s why, where we can, we’re offering practical assistance to customers we find are experiencing vulnerability of some kind.

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