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

2021 Edition

Welcome to the 2021 edition of the Asteron Life SME Insurance Index in New Zealand.

Running for its fourth 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:

  • SMEs satisfaction with advisers
  • Opportunity to showcase expertise through service
  • What SMEs are looking for from an adviser
  • Communication preferences
  • Age makes all the difference

Download the 2021 report and the two-page summary.

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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.