Insurance Council of New Zealand
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Insurance Council says the Fire and Emergency levy ‘attacks’ and loads costs onto insurance as FENZ levy hike looms while DIA says there are ‘no plans’ to move away from the levy
14th Mar 24, 1:25pm
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Insurance Council says the Fire and Emergency levy ‘attacks’ and loads costs onto insurance as FENZ levy hike looms while DIA says there are ‘no plans’ to move away from the levy
After banking, insurance? Treasury emails hint at potential of Commerce Commission market study
8th May 23, 5:00am
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After banking, insurance? Treasury emails hint at potential of Commerce Commission market study
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The Auckland deluge is a very significant event which will result in a lot of claims, says the Insurance Council. It has advice when dealing with floods and storms. Westpac and ASB also announce relief for affected customers
28th Jan 23, 9:00am
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The Auckland deluge is a very significant event which will result in a lot of claims, says the Insurance Council. It has advice when dealing with floods and storms. Westpac and ASB also announce relief for affected customers
The Insurance Council advises how and when you can claim for the cost of lost or delayed travel luggage. The re-opened skies have brought an enormous increase in claims they say
14th Jan 23, 10:07am
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The Insurance Council advises how and when you can claim for the cost of lost or delayed travel luggage. The re-opened skies have brought an enormous increase in claims they say
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi says new rules will include what policyholders must disclose to insurers, making changes to allow people to more easily understand their policy, and addressing unfair contract terms
4th Dec 19, 10:14am
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Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi says new rules will include what policyholders must disclose to insurers, making changes to allow people to more easily understand their policy, and addressing unfair contract terms
As mortgage interest rates fall, home & contents insurance premiums are rising, and fast, undermining the benefits of low interest rates. We investigate where that insurance premium goes and how it has changed
26th Aug 19, 4:45pm
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As mortgage interest rates fall, home & contents insurance premiums are rising, and fast, undermining the benefits of low interest rates. We investigate where that insurance premium goes and how it has changed
Auckland Council joins other local authorities around the country in declaring a climate emergency. Steve Forbes looks at why they are doing this and what it might mean for insurance
11th Jun 19, 3:46pm
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Auckland Council joins other local authorities around the country in declaring a climate emergency. Steve Forbes looks at why they are doing this and what it might mean for insurance
Is parametric insurance a potential growth market in the face of climate change?
2nd May 19, 9:01am
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Is parametric insurance a potential growth market in the face of climate change?
Local Government New Zealand says up to $14 billion of local government infrastructure is at risk from rising sea levels and climate change
31st Jan 19, 11:12am
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Local Government New Zealand says up to $14 billion of local government infrastructure is at risk from rising sea levels and climate change
David Caygill reflects on the lessons learned from the Canterbury quakes as he reviews the new Fair Insurance Code
16th Nov 15, 11:34am
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David Caygill reflects on the lessons learned from the Canterbury quakes as he reviews the new Fair Insurance Code
A look into how your Facebook friends, credit record, spending patterns, driving habits and medical record could determine what you pay for insurance
4th Sep 15, 1:36pm
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A look into how your Facebook friends, credit record, spending patterns, driving habits and medical record could determine what you pay for insurance
Lawyer dubs warnings from insurers not to lure burglars to your house by posting holiday snaps on Facebook while you're away, as over-the-top
23rd Jul 15, 3:07pm
Lawyer dubs warnings from insurers not to lure burglars to your house by posting holiday snaps on Facebook while you're away, as over-the-top
Lawyer explains what it takes to get blacklisted by your insurer
Insurance lawyer says there's no point penalising insurers for breaching a Code they dismiss in court
10th Jun 15, 10:27am
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Insurance lawyer says there's no point penalising insurers for breaching a Code they dismiss in court
Insurers furious over Govt's refusal to fund the Fire Service; instead continuing to leave the bill with those who pay for insurance
27th May 15, 3:47pm
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Insurers furious over Govt's refusal to fund the Fire Service; instead continuing to leave the bill with those who pay for insurance
Andrew Hooker accuses insurance companies of ignoring Fair Insurance Code when push comes to shove
1st May 15, 5:00am
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Andrew Hooker accuses insurance companies of ignoring Fair Insurance Code when push comes to shove
Andrew Hooker says the consumer is the winner - for now - from insurers flip flopping over sum insured policies
17th Mar 15, 12:21pm
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Andrew Hooker says the consumer is the winner - for now - from insurers flip flopping over sum insured policies
Lloyd's of London backs EQC as insurers take aim at it, feels the pinch globally from low interest rates
17th Feb 15, 8:30am
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Lloyd's of London backs EQC as insurers take aim at it, feels the pinch globally from low interest rates
Forty-three percent of 'over cap' personal Canterbury earthquake insurance claims remain unsettled as new claims continue to roll in
16th Feb 15, 5:02am
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Forty-three percent of 'over cap' personal Canterbury earthquake insurance claims remain unsettled as new claims continue to roll in
New code to see insurers work to set timeframes and be clearer about information customers need to disclose
5th Feb 15, 3:00pm
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New code to see insurers work to set timeframes and be clearer about information customers need to disclose
A Christchurch homeowner doubts the ICNZ claim of 'significant progress' when insurers' own websites show few completed repairs or rebuilds
9th Sep 13, 5:57pm
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A Christchurch homeowner doubts the ICNZ claim of 'significant progress' when insurers' own websites show few completed repairs or rebuilds
Insurers respond to criticism of how they set premium rates, saying for NZ as a highly insured country, capital support is critical
31st Jul 13, 11:41am
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Insurers respond to criticism of how they set premium rates, saying for NZ as a highly insured country, capital support is critical
Insurance Council looks to high court for a decision on claims cut-off confusion arising from multiple earthquakes 'events' in Christchurch
16th Jun 11, 10:35am
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Insurance Council looks to high court for a decision on claims cut-off confusion arising from multiple earthquakes 'events' in Christchurch
Insurance Brokers Association responds to calls for disclosure on fee payment and greater transparency, explains how the new rules apply
17th May 11, 11:13am
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Insurance Brokers Association responds to calls for disclosure on fee payment and greater transparency, explains how the new rules apply
Insurers say losses from back to back quakes will push up premiums by a minumum of 20%. Your view?
15th Apr 11, 4:57pm
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Insurers say losses from back to back quakes will push up premiums by a minumum of 20%. Your view?