Insurance
IAG's NZ interim profit more than doubles boosted by Lumley takeover, with gross written premiums up 22%
18th Feb 15, 4:19pm
IAG's NZ interim profit more than doubles boosted by Lumley takeover, with gross written premiums up 22%
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
Insurer Tower says it may have to lift its minimum solvency requirements in order to achieve its full insurance licence
17th Jul 13, 12:10pm
Insurer Tower says it may have to lift its minimum solvency requirements in order to achieve its full insurance licence
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.
Andrew Hooker opens the book on a quarrelsome insurance claim and finds out how the onus of proof breaksdown in the courtroom when it comes to arson
7th Jan 12, 11:08am
Andrew Hooker opens the book on a quarrelsome insurance claim and finds out how the onus of proof breaksdown in the courtroom when it comes to arson
BusinessDesk: Insurance regulation, mounting reinsurance costs likely to cause NZ mergers: AM Best
16th Nov 11, 11:22am
BusinessDesk: Insurance regulation, mounting reinsurance costs likely to cause NZ mergers: AM Best
BusinessDesk: Insurers face claims of $30 bln from Christchurch quakes: RBNZ
Sunday's 5.5 aftershock could delay insurance & rebuilding progress, PM Key says; It's all planning and demo work until aftershocks cease
11th Oct 11, 9:43am
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Sunday's 5.5 aftershock could delay insurance & rebuilding progress, PM Key says; It's all planning and demo work until aftershocks cease
Labour's Goff says 12 month Christchurch insurance impasse would be too long; Labour govt would step in as insurer of last resort sooner than that
26th Sep 11, 2:03pm
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Labour's Goff says 12 month Christchurch insurance impasse would be too long; Labour govt would step in as insurer of last resort sooner than that
Andrew Hooker finds out why Christchurch residents are taking to the streets and what they can do about insurance frustrations.
13th Sep 11, 11:44am
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Andrew Hooker finds out why Christchurch residents are taking to the streets and what they can do about insurance frustrations.
Labour criticises govt over red-zone payout back-down, but can offer no solution of its own; Says still working on earthquake policy
5th Sep 11, 4:51pm
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Labour criticises govt over red-zone payout back-down, but can offer no solution of its own; Says still working on earthquake policy
One year on - The future of earthquake insurance for residential properties
PM Key says no one knows how much final quake damage will cost, as overall bill rises toward NZ$25 billion and bad news keeps coming for EQC
5th Sep 11, 7:47am
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PM Key says no one knows how much final quake damage will cost, as overall bill rises toward NZ$25 billion and bad news keeps coming for EQC
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
CERA zones Canterbury's Selwyn District and most of Waimakariri District green to avoid insurance confusion, Brownlee says
22nd Jul 11, 11:51am
CERA zones Canterbury's Selwyn District and most of Waimakariri District green to avoid insurance confusion, Brownlee says
Banks, insurers, homeowners sifting through quaqmire of information over red-zone pay-outs and insurance claims
1st Jul 11, 1:06pm
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Banks, insurers, homeowners sifting through quaqmire of information over red-zone pay-outs and insurance claims
Insurance premiums rising 20-50% after Sept 4 and Feb 22 quakes, but may rise even more after June 13 quake. Your experience?
29th Jun 11, 9:15am
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Insurance premiums rising 20-50% after Sept 4 and Feb 22 quakes, but may rise even more after June 13 quake. Your experience?
Reinsurance fears grow as council insurer's reinsurance lapses on Thursday. Reinsurance costs triple.
27th Jun 11, 11:24am
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Reinsurance fears grow as council insurer's reinsurance lapses on Thursday. Reinsurance costs triple.
Court case between EQC and Insurance Council to be held sometime in August, but those affected won't have to wait for money
27th Jun 11, 10:43am
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Court case between EQC and Insurance Council to be held sometime in August, but those affected won't have to wait for money
Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Tower's quake loophole; Rate your insurer; Farrar and Standard tax cut fight; Cactus says the SFO can't lose; Key's broken Aus promise
24th Jun 11, 4:08pm
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Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Tower's quake loophole; Rate your insurer; Farrar and Standard tax cut fight; Cactus says the SFO can't lose; Key's broken Aus promise
Govt announces offer to buy 5,100 homes in worst-hit Christchurch suburbs
Brownlee says announcement on initial update on state of Christchurch land to be at 1:30pm Thursday
22nd Jun 11, 11:42am
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Brownlee says announcement on initial update on state of Christchurch land to be at 1:30pm Thursday
EQC says now paying twice as much for reinsurance, court case not delaying payments, EQC scheme has worked well
21st Jun 11, 1:43pm
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EQC says now paying twice as much for reinsurance, court case not delaying payments, EQC scheme has worked well
EQC acted quickly after Feb quake to get reinsurance in place, has sufficient reserves, Finance Minister English says
14th Jun 11, 2:34pm
EQC acted quickly after Feb quake to get reinsurance in place, has sufficient reserves, Finance Minister English says
Insurance specialist Andrew Hooker looks at the dangers of cash settlements as a quick fix to earthquake woes and finds reason for caution. Your view?
7th Jun 11, 10:07am
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Insurance specialist Andrew Hooker looks at the dangers of cash settlements as a quick fix to earthquake woes and finds reason for caution. Your view?
