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Accountancy Insurance

Accountancy Insurance was established in 2003, specialising in Audit Shield – a comprehensive tax audit insurance product which covers the professional fees incurred as a result of an official audit, enquiry, investigation, review or examination instigated by Inland Revenue (IR) or other New Zealand government authority.
New Zealand operations of Accountancy Insurance were established in 2011 with the Auckland based office opening its doors. Today Accountancy Insurance provide Audit Shield to thousands accounting firms across metropolitan and rural areas of New Zealand, Australia and Canada.

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    Audit Shield is underwritten by certain underwriters at Lloyd’s. Accountancy Insurance New Zealand Limited Partnership [AI] issues the product under an agency with certain underwriters at Lloyd’s. We normally receive a commission from the insurer. We may alternatively, or in addition, receive a fee for our services we provide. The price we quote will be inclusive of commission and any additional fee. Insurance will not cover every event or loss. Limits apply to cover. Cover provided by an insurance policy is subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions described in the relevant policy. Contact us for a copy.