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Andrew Hooker

About

Andrew is the Managing Director of Shine Lawyers NZ Limited and practices as a specialist insurance lawyer in Albany, on Auckland’s North Shore and a director of Claims Information Specialists Ltd, running an insurance information website – www.claimshelp.co.nz.

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13 years 8 months

Latest articles

Andrew Hooker points out how one-sided some health or life insurance policies can be on excluding pre-existing conditions
26th May 14, 12:23pm
Andrew Hooker points out how one-sided some health or life insurance policies can be on excluding pre-existing conditions
Andrew Hooker explains how the courts are helpful in sorting out insurance disputes, but only after appeal from faulty lower court decisions
23rd Apr 14, 10:44am
Andrew Hooker explains how the courts are helpful in sorting out insurance disputes, but only after appeal from faulty lower court decisions
Andrew Hooker tells a recent story of how a car theft claim went very badly wrong, and is still unresolved even after a trial clearing the customer
31st Mar 14, 12:00pm
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Andrew Hooker tells a recent story of how a car theft claim went very badly wrong, and is still unresolved even after a trial clearing the customer
Andrew Hooker says there is more you should know about the value you insure your house for, and the limits of quantity surveyor reports
15th Mar 14, 10:19am
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Andrew Hooker says there is more you should know about the value you insure your house for, and the limits of quantity surveyor reports
When you have an income protection insurance claim it is too late to fight about the details. Andrew Hooker points out one key thing to check up front
25th Feb 14, 9:30am
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When you have an income protection insurance claim it is too late to fight about the details. Andrew Hooker points out one key thing to check up front
Andrew Hooker sees KiwiAssure as a backward step; but he does want to see more active insurance regulation, updated law
4th Nov 13, 8:01am
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Andrew Hooker sees KiwiAssure as a backward step; but he does want to see more active insurance regulation, updated law
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
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
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
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
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?
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 looks at the risks of buying on-line travel insurance and the five-minute questionnaire that glosses over important fineprint detail
6th Mar 12, 11:32am
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Andrew Hooker looks at the risks of buying on-line travel insurance and the five-minute questionnaire that glosses over important fineprint detail
Insurance specialist Andrew Hooker speculates on a possible insurance aftershock that could wipe out many Christchurch businesses Feb. 22
17th Jan 12, 11:56am
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Insurance specialist Andrew Hooker speculates on a possible insurance aftershock that could wipe out many Christchurch businesses Feb. 22
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
Insurance specialist Andrew Hooker expains why insurance is not an even playing field and what homeowners can do about it. Your view?
8th Nov 11, 10:40am
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Insurance specialist Andrew Hooker expains why insurance is not an even playing field and what homeowners can do about it. Your view?
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.
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
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?
Insurance troubleshooter Andrew Hooker warns of interrogative insurance tactics that can have dire consequences
3rd May 11, 11:24am
Insurance troubleshooter Andrew Hooker warns of interrogative insurance tactics that can have dire consequences
Andrew Hooker deconstructs income protection insurance policies and finds some big gaps between expectations and coverage.
21st Apr 11, 10:13am
Andrew Hooker deconstructs income protection insurance policies and finds some big gaps between expectations and coverage.
Andrew Hooker surveys the insurance landscape in Christchurch and asks why the industry wasn't better prepared?
24th Mar 11, 2:53pm
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Andrew Hooker surveys the insurance landscape in Christchurch and asks why the industry wasn't better prepared?