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AA Insurance is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Gudsell as Chief Financial Officer, effective 24 March 2026.

New research from AA Insurance shows that 1 in 7 Kiwi drivers have had a disagreement over a parking spot, and nearly 20% admit to using unconventional tactics to secure a park - including: using cones or chairs to ‘reserve’ a spot, asking someone to stand in a space to hold it, leaving a fake note or warning on another car and using bins, shopping trolleys, or other objects to block a space.

AA Insurance has been recognised at the prestigious Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) Awards, taking home two major honours: General Insurer of the Year and Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

A people-first approach to transformation has earned AA Insurance national recognition, after taking home the Business Transformation through Digital and ICT Award at the 2025 CIO Awards.

In my last blog, I reflected on the growing disconnect between people’s intent to live more sustainably and the reality many face in doing so. With the rising cost of living, fewer consumers feel they have the freedom - or the financial flexibility - to make sustainable choices in their daily lives. And so, increasingly, they’re turning to businesses to help bridge that gap.

In a sea of reports about consumer sentiment, the Kantar Better Futures report stands out. It goes beyond surface-level trends, delving deep into the values and priorities that shape how Kiwis feel about the future. For any business serious about embedding authentic sustainability into their operations, it’s essential reading.

Chief People Officer at AA Insurance shares her defining career lessons centred on the power of visibility, the strength of diversity & inclusion, and the impact of authenticity. Early in her career, seeing women and LGBTTQIAP+ leaders thrive at the top shattered limitations and fuelled her own drive to elevate others.