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2021 Review of Marsh / NZBA Personal Indemnity Insurance Scheme

In early 2021, the Bar Council decided to review the Marsh / NZBA PII Scheme. The Council asked barrister, Michael Webb, to lead this work. Michael was able to secure the help of Michael Robertson of Robertsons, who specialises in professional indemnity insurance law. They liaised with the President, and our Executive Director, to form the review group.

Before outlining the results of the review and the ongoing work that we are undertaking, I can’t stress enough how valuable Michael Webb and Michael Robertson’s work has been. Their guidance has been fundamental to the changes that have been introduced, and the decisions that Council has made on placement of the scheme. The Bar Association is deeply indebted to them both.

Another point is that this article is not an opinion on, or recommendation of, the Scheme itself. You will need to form your own opinion on the suitability of the Scheme, and, if needed, you should seek independent financial advice if you have any questions about whether the Scheme meets your insurance needs.

Submissions for Supreme Court appeal hearings now published on Courts of NZ website

Submissions for all Supreme Court appeal hearings with only limited exceptions, together with relevant outline of arguments and chronologies are now public on the Courts of NZ website (for appeals where submissions of all parties were filed after 1 February 2022).

Chief Justice’s inaugural Annual Report released today

Chief Justice Helen Winkelmann has today released a public report about the operation of the courts, and how they are responding to challenges such as COVID-19.

“We have taken this initiative in the interests of transparency – the courts are a public institution. It is important for people to see the work that goes on within the judiciary, together with the Ministry of Justice, to try to ensure our courts meet the needs of our society and that they are resilient in the face of disruption and change.”

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