Andrew Hooker
Andrew Hooker wants law reform to eliminate special legal privilege insurers have
27th Aug 13, 5:01pm
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Andrew Hooker wants law reform to eliminate special legal privilege insurers have
Lawyer fronting bank fees 'class action' says similar action against finance company trustees still being mulled
2nd Aug 13, 4:24pm
Lawyer fronting bank fees 'class action' says similar action against finance company trustees still being mulled
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
ANZ accused of setting 'excessive' exception fees by 'diktat' in bank fees court documents
30th Jul 13, 5:11pm
ANZ accused of setting 'excessive' exception fees by 'diktat' in bank fees court documents
Andrew Hooker says the way insurers are acting makes a case for new regulation to ensure they play 'fair' with their market dominance
25th Jul 13, 3:26pm
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Andrew Hooker says the way insurers are acting makes a case for new regulation to ensure they play 'fair' with their market dominance
Will any of the major banks be able to escape legal action over 'excessive' fees?
8th Jul 13, 4:52pm
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Will any of the major banks be able to escape legal action over 'excessive' fees?
Opinion: Action against banks over exception fees will be a victory for customers even if banks merely have to disclose how much they pocket from such fees
26th Jun 13, 4:15pm
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Opinion: Action against banks over exception fees will be a victory for customers even if banks merely have to disclose how much they pocket from such fees
Fair Play on Fees group says it's filing legal proceedings against ANZ on behalf of 13,500 individuals and 1,800 small businesses today
25th Jun 13, 9:10am
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Fair Play on Fees group says it's filing legal proceedings against ANZ on behalf of 13,500 individuals and 1,800 small businesses today
As group prepares to sue ANZ over exception fees, senior lawyer warns litigation funder and plaintiff's lawyer usually the big winners in such cases
19th Jun 13, 3:22pm
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As group prepares to sue ANZ over exception fees, senior lawyer warns litigation funder and plaintiff's lawyer usually the big winners in such cases
Fair Play on Fees group says it'll file court proceedings against ANZ next week over 'excessive' fees totaling NZ$250 mln
18th Jun 13, 9:39am
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Fair Play on Fees group says it'll file court proceedings against ANZ next week over 'excessive' fees totaling NZ$250 mln
As quake claim desperation sets in, recent Court decisions are favouring claimants. Andrew Hooker says insurers should follow the law
22nd May 13, 9:48am
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As quake claim desperation sets in, recent Court decisions are favouring claimants. Andrew Hooker says insurers should follow the law
Statement of claim in 'class action' over bank fees coming by the end of May, Fair Play on Fees group says
2nd May 13, 4:25pm
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Statement of claim in 'class action' over bank fees coming by the end of May, Fair Play on Fees group says
Before you settle a quake claim, make sure your insurer has included enough for the costs of 'demand surge' says Andrew Hooker
5th Apr 13, 1:31pm
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Before you settle a quake claim, make sure your insurer has included enough for the costs of 'demand surge' says Andrew Hooker
Group planning class action against banks expects 20,000 people to sign up within 48 hours
12th Mar 13, 12:13pm
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Group planning class action against banks expects 20,000 people to sign up within 48 hours
Parties behind 'largest class action in NZ's history', taken against major banks, stand to pocket up to NZ$250 mln
11th Mar 13, 11:55am
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Parties behind 'largest class action in NZ's history', taken against major banks, stand to pocket up to NZ$250 mln
Andrew Hooker calls on the Govt to pass the Law Commission's recommended changes for how insurance disclosure works, limiting the insurers' privileged position
25th Feb 13, 10:22am
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Andrew Hooker calls on the Govt to pass the Law Commission's recommended changes for how insurance disclosure works, limiting the insurers' privileged position
Andrew Hooker reveals what the Courts have ruled on how indemnity and replacements provisions must be handled by insurance companies. How have insurers treated you?
12th Feb 13, 9:32am
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Andrew Hooker reveals what the Courts have ruled on how indemnity and replacements provisions must be handled by insurance companies. How have insurers treated you?
Andrew Hooker previews the arrival of independent insurance assessors and reviews why the insurance industry fears their involvement in the claims process. Your experience?
12th Dec 12, 1:45pm
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Andrew Hooker previews the arrival of independent insurance assessors and reviews why the insurance industry fears their involvement in the claims process. Your experience?
Insurance litigator Andrew Hooker looks at some of the contentious Christchurch earthquake claim cases rattling through the courts with some warnings to the insured about how to stay on guard. Your experience?
30th Nov 12, 4:14pm
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Insurance litigator Andrew Hooker looks at some of the contentious Christchurch earthquake claim cases rattling through the courts with some warnings to the insured about how to stay on guard. Your experience?
Bond plots applied to today's economy plus five favourites from the archives including why nice girls finish last; income protection; and Janine Starks on men, money, houses.
20th Nov 12, 8:57am
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Bond plots applied to today's economy plus five favourites from the archives including why nice girls finish last; income protection; and Janine Starks on men, money, houses.
Join us Friday at 1 p.m. for another live web-interactive with insurance specialist Andrew Hooker. Don't be scared, get informed instead
30th Aug 12, 1:17pm
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Join us Friday at 1 p.m. for another live web-interactive with insurance specialist Andrew Hooker. Don't be scared, get informed instead
Andrew Hooker looks at the perils of taking a cash settlement for earthquake related damage and warns homeowners to think twice before signing on the dotted line.
6th Jun 12, 9:20am
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Andrew Hooker looks at the perils of taking a cash settlement for earthquake related damage and warns homeowners to think twice before signing on the dotted line.
Insurance specialist Andrew Hooker investigates the gritty detail of settling a quake damage claim
25th Jul 11, 10:17am
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Insurance specialist Andrew Hooker investigates the gritty detail of settling a quake damage claim
Christchurch earthquake expected to trigger bankruptcy activity. When should you throw in the towel?
5th May 11, 7:25pm
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Christchurch earthquake expected to trigger bankruptcy activity. When should you throw in the towel?
Australian-backed class action over finance company collapses gathers 2,200 claimants, including family trusts and others who lost millions
5th May 11, 3:42pm
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Australian-backed class action over finance company collapses gathers 2,200 claimants, including family trusts and others who lost millions