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Earthquake Commission

Earthquake Commission releases figures on staffing costs; Says Christchurch quakes pushed employee numbers to 1,000 from just 22
8th Sep 11, 12:13pm
by Amanda Morrall
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Earthquake Commission releases figures on staffing costs; Says Christchurch quakes pushed employee numbers to 1,000 from just 22
One year on - The future of earthquake insurance for residential properties
5th Sep 11, 4:15pm
by John Grant
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One year on - The future of earthquake insurance for residential properties
Insurers looking to Government for stop-gap measures to address earthquake vulnerability and depletion of EQC reserves
31st Aug 11, 2:21pm
by Amanda Morrall
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Insurers looking to Government for stop-gap measures to address earthquake vulnerability and depletion of EQC reserves
90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ: U.S. consumer confidence plunges; Treasuries, gold and oil rally; earthquake/insurance premiums to rise?
31st Aug 11, 8:56am
by Amanda Morrall
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90 seconds at 9 am with BNZ: U.S. consumer confidence plunges; Treasuries, gold and oil rally; earthquake/insurance premiums to rise?
Janine Starks offers a word of caution for red-zone residents and explains the importance of getting personalised professional advice.
26th Aug 11, 10:20am
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Janine Starks offers a word of caution for red-zone residents and explains the importance of getting personalised professional advice.
Janine Starks looks at "lock-downs", indemnity policies and other insurance perils in earthquake-shattered Christchurch. What's your story?
3rd Aug 11, 9:04am
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Janine Starks looks at "lock-downs", indemnity policies and other insurance perils in earthquake-shattered Christchurch. What's your story?
Janine Starks walks the great wall of EQC rules to look at rules find out what is and isn't covered and how much you'll get. Tell us your story:
5th Jul 11, 2:29pm
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Janine Starks walks the great wall of EQC rules to look at rules find out what is and isn't covered and how much you'll get. Tell us your story:
Janine Starks looks at the EQC fine print around land value and claims coverage in the context of long-term commitment in Christchurch. Your view?
16th Jun 11, 10:45pm
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Janine Starks looks at the EQC fine print around land value and claims coverage in the context of long-term commitment in Christchurch. Your view?
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
by Amanda Morrall
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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
Earthquake Commission says it received 159,318 claims for February 22 quake by deadline at midnight May 23
24th May 11, 10:26am
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Earthquake Commission says it received 159,318 claims for February 22 quake by deadline at midnight May 23
Land remediation could prolong Christchurch recovery with insurers facing around 25% of claims related to liquefaction. Tell us your story.
18th Apr 11, 5:33pm
by Amanda Morrall
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Land remediation could prolong Christchurch recovery with insurers facing around 25% of claims related to liquefaction. Tell us your story.
Five-fold Friday: How to get rich on writer's wages; sneaky credit card fees; quake claims fastlane; insurance shopping; and How Goldman Sachs came to rule the world
15th Apr 11, 10:01am
by Amanda Morrall
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Five-fold Friday: How to get rich on writer's wages; sneaky credit card fees; quake claims fastlane; insurance shopping; and How Goldman Sachs came to rule the world
Frustrations rising in quake-hit Christchurch as insurance claims count tops 470,000 causing delays, confusion and unrest. Your experience?
14th Apr 11, 7:46pm
by Amanda Morrall
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Frustrations rising in quake-hit Christchurch as insurance claims count tops 470,000 causing delays, confusion and unrest. Your experience?
EQC costs see govt budget deficit in 8 months to Feb 23% worse than forecast in Dec, Treasury says
4th Apr 11, 10:33am
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EQC costs see govt budget deficit in 8 months to Feb 23% worse than forecast in Dec, Treasury says
Insurers pushing for streamlined, unified approach to claims process
29th Mar 11, 12:41pm
by Amanda Morrall
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Insurers pushing for streamlined, unified approach to claims process
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?
EQC has less than NZ$1 billion reinsurance in place if another event were to strike tomorrow, PM Key says
14th Mar 11, 5:06pm
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EQC has less than NZ$1 billion reinsurance in place if another event were to strike tomorrow, PM Key says
Japan disaster won't cut New Zealand's global reinsurance flows for Christchurch, PM Key says
14th Mar 11, 12:31pm
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Japan disaster won't cut New Zealand's global reinsurance flows for Christchurch, PM Key says
Insurance troubleshooter Andrew Hooker offers some sage advice for earthquake affected homeowners
1st Mar 11, 8:49am
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Insurance troubleshooter Andrew Hooker offers some sage advice for earthquake affected homeowners
Opinion: Bernard Hickey argues an earthquake levy is fairer and safer than taking on more foreign debt
28th Feb 11, 5:07pm
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Opinion: Bernard Hickey argues an earthquake levy is fairer and safer than taking on more foreign debt
PM Key favours trebling EQC levy to get disaster fund back to NZ$6 billion over 9 years
28th Feb 11, 12:09pm
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PM Key favours trebling EQC levy to get disaster fund back to NZ$6 billion over 9 years
Government insists Tuesday's quake definitely a new event in terms of EQC's NZ$2.5 billion reinsurance
24th Feb 11, 6:31pm
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Government insists Tuesday's quake definitely a new event in terms of EQC's NZ$2.5 billion reinsurance
Govt covered for quake because reinsurance was put in place after Sept quake, Finance Minister English says
22nd Feb 11, 5:34pm
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Govt covered for quake because reinsurance was put in place after Sept quake, Finance Minister English says
Deficit rises as foreigners pay less NZ tax & overseas visitors spend less
22nd Sep 10, 11:01am
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Deficit rises as foreigners pay less NZ tax & overseas visitors spend less
Fletcher Building tipped for NZ$97 mln earthquake reconstruction boost
17th Sep 10, 3:48pm
Fletcher Building tipped for NZ$97 mln earthquake reconstruction boost