Insurance Council of New Zealand
AA Insurance puts temporary restriction on new home insurance policies in ‘a small number of postcodes’ after reaching its maximum exposure limit for seismic risk in these areas, its head of underwriting says
5th Sep 25, 1:11pm
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AA Insurance puts temporary restriction on new home insurance policies in ‘a small number of postcodes’ after reaching its maximum exposure limit for seismic risk in these areas, its head of underwriting says
‘We don’t want an empty chair problem’: Government to look into professional indemnity insurance and home warranties after announcing plans to move to proportionate liability for defective work
19th Aug 25, 7:06am
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‘We don’t want an empty chair problem’: Government to look into professional indemnity insurance and home warranties after announcing plans to move to proportionate liability for defective work
Insurance Council urges government to make decision that ensure insurance is accessible, as Associate Finance Minister David Seymour says Natural Hazards Insurance Levy decision will be made soon
12th Aug 25, 6:00am
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Insurance Council urges government to make decision that ensure insurance is accessible, as Associate Finance Minister David Seymour says Natural Hazards Insurance Levy decision will be made soon
Insurance Council New Zealand says proposed National Policy Statement for Natural Hazards ‘doesn’t go far enough’ and calls for stronger national direction
8th Aug 25, 2:13pm
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Insurance Council New Zealand says proposed National Policy Statement for Natural Hazards ‘doesn’t go far enough’ and calls for stronger national direction
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Five-year average cost of natural disasters in NZ $952 million, pace of growth for insurance premiums slows as sector enters 'softening' phase - Forsyth Barr
15th Jul 25, 6:55am
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Five-year average cost of natural disasters in NZ $952 million, pace of growth for insurance premiums slows as sector enters 'softening' phase - Forsyth Barr
Document on climate adaptation framework 'quite silent' over where costs will fall, Local Government New Zealand says
10th Jul 25, 3:34pm
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Document on climate adaptation framework 'quite silent' over where costs will fall, Local Government New Zealand says
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Insurance Council says a 'low number' of New Zealanders consider changing their insurance providers and urges people to shop around
28th Apr 25, 12:48pm
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Insurance Council says a 'low number' of New Zealanders consider changing their insurance providers and urges people to shop around
Finance and Expenditure Committee moves to wrap up banking inquiry without input from reinsurers, despite recommendation from Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment
7th Apr 25, 10:26am
Finance and Expenditure Committee moves to wrap up banking inquiry without input from reinsurers, despite recommendation from Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment
ICNZ opposes UK-style flood reinsurance scheme for NZ, saying it could send the wrong signals
24th Oct 24, 6:37am
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ICNZ opposes UK-style flood reinsurance scheme for NZ, saying it could send the wrong signals
Insurance representative bodies from New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and the UK urge their governments in a joint letter to collaborate with insurers in order to decrease natural hazard risk
21st Oct 24, 1:05pm
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Insurance representative bodies from New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and the UK urge their governments in a joint letter to collaborate with insurers in order to decrease natural hazard risk
General insurer Tower reports 20% growth of $291 million in gross written premiums in 2024 first-half result
28th May 24, 10:04am
General insurer Tower reports 20% growth of $291 million in gross written premiums in 2024 first-half result
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Insurance Council says the Fire and Emergency levy ‘attacks’ and loads costs onto insurance as FENZ levy hike looms while DIA says there are ‘no plans’ to move away from the levy
14th Mar 24, 1:25pm
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Insurance Council says the Fire and Emergency levy ‘attacks’ and loads costs onto insurance as FENZ levy hike looms while DIA says there are ‘no plans’ to move away from the levy
After banking, insurance? Treasury emails hint at potential of Commerce Commission market study
8th May 23, 5:00am
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After banking, insurance? Treasury emails hint at potential of Commerce Commission market study
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The Auckland deluge is a very significant event which will result in a lot of claims, says the Insurance Council. It has advice when dealing with floods and storms. Westpac and ASB also announce relief for affected customers
28th Jan 23, 9:00am
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The Auckland deluge is a very significant event which will result in a lot of claims, says the Insurance Council. It has advice when dealing with floods and storms. Westpac and ASB also announce relief for affected customers
The Insurance Council advises how and when you can claim for the cost of lost or delayed travel luggage. The re-opened skies have brought an enormous increase in claims they say
14th Jan 23, 10:07am
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The Insurance Council advises how and when you can claim for the cost of lost or delayed travel luggage. The re-opened skies have brought an enormous increase in claims they say