4th Dec 19, 10:14am
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
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
26th Aug 19, 4:45pm
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
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
11th Jun 19, 3:46pm
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
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
2nd May 19, 9:01am
Is parametric insurance a potential growth market in the face of climate change?
Is parametric insurance a potential growth market in the face of climate change?
31st Jan 19, 11:12am
Local Government New Zealand says up to $14 billion of local government infrastructure is at risk from rising sea levels and 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
16th Nov 15, 11:34am
David Caygill reflects on the lessons learned from the Canterbury quakes as he reviews the new Fair Insurance Code
David Caygill reflects on the lessons learned from the Canterbury quakes as he reviews the new Fair Insurance Code
4th Sep 15, 1:36pm
A look into how your Facebook friends, credit record, spending patterns, driving habits and medical record could determine what you pay for insurance
A look into how your Facebook friends, credit record, spending patterns, driving habits and medical record could determine what you pay for insurance
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 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
15th Jun 15, 9:42am
Lawyer explains what it takes to get blacklisted by your insurer
Lawyer explains what it takes to get blacklisted by your insurer
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10th Jun 15, 10:27am
Insurance lawyer says there's no point penalising insurers for breaching a Code they dismiss in court
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Insurance lawyer says there's no point penalising insurers for breaching a Code they dismiss in court
27th May 15, 3:47pm
Insurers furious over Govt's refusal to fund the Fire Service; instead continuing to leave the bill with those who pay for insurance
Insurers furious over Govt's refusal to fund the Fire Service; instead continuing to leave the bill with those who pay for insurance
1st May 15, 5:00am
Andrew Hooker accuses insurance companies of ignoring Fair Insurance Code when push comes to shove
Andrew Hooker accuses insurance companies of ignoring Fair Insurance Code when push comes to shove
17th Mar 15, 12:21pm
Andrew Hooker says the consumer is the winner - for now - from insurers flip flopping over sum insured policies
Andrew Hooker says the consumer is the winner - for now - from insurers flip flopping over sum insured policies
17th Feb 15, 8:30am
Lloyd's of London backs EQC as insurers take aim at it, feels the pinch globally from low interest rates
Lloyd's of London backs EQC as insurers take aim at it, feels the pinch globally from low interest rates
16th Feb 15, 5:02am
Forty-three percent of 'over cap' personal Canterbury earthquake insurance claims remain unsettled as new claims continue to roll in
Forty-three percent of 'over cap' personal Canterbury earthquake insurance claims remain unsettled as new claims continue to roll in
5th Feb 15, 3:00pm
New code to see insurers work to set timeframes and be clearer about information customers need to disclose
New code to see insurers work to set timeframes and be clearer about information customers need to disclose
9th Sep 13, 5:57pm
A Christchurch homeowner doubts the ICNZ claim of 'significant progress' when insurers' own websites show few completed repairs or rebuilds
A Christchurch homeowner doubts the ICNZ claim of 'significant progress' when insurers' own websites show few completed repairs or rebuilds
31st Jul 13, 11:41am
Insurers respond to criticism of how they set premium rates, saying for NZ as a highly insured country, capital support is critical
Insurers respond to criticism of how they set premium rates, saying for NZ as a highly insured country, capital support is critical
16th Jun 11, 10:35am
Insurance Council looks to high court for a decision on claims cut-off confusion arising from multiple earthquakes 'events' in Christchurch
Insurance Council looks to high court for a decision on claims cut-off confusion arising from multiple earthquakes 'events' in Christchurch
17th May 11, 11:13am
Insurance Brokers Association responds to calls for disclosure on fee payment and greater transparency, explains how the new rules apply
Insurance Brokers Association responds to calls for disclosure on fee payment and greater transparency, explains how the new rules apply
15th Apr 11, 4:57pm
Insurers say losses from back to back quakes will push up premiums by a minumum of 20%. Your view?
Insurers say losses from back to back quakes will push up premiums by a minumum of 20%. Your view?
15th Apr 11, 10:01am
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
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
6th Apr 11, 6:32pm
Ministry of Economic Development approved blacklisted Australian insurance broker for business in NZ on strength of Standard and Poor's B- rating
Ministry of Economic Development approved blacklisted Australian insurance broker for business in NZ on strength of Standard and Poor's B- rating
29th Mar 11, 12:41pm
Insurers pushing for streamlined, unified approach to claims process
Insurers pushing for streamlined, unified approach to claims process
24th Mar 11, 2:53pm
Andrew Hooker surveys the insurance landscape in Christchurch and asks why the industry wasn't better prepared?
Andrew Hooker surveys the insurance landscape in Christchurch and asks why the industry wasn't better prepared?
