Natural Hazards Commission
Despite lack of robust insurance data, academic Jonathan Boston says 'we can be pretty confident that affordability has been declining, and that insurance retreat, however small it might be at the moment, is going to increase rapidly'
13th Jun 26, 9:08am
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Despite lack of robust insurance data, academic Jonathan Boston says 'we can be pretty confident that affordability has been declining, and that insurance retreat, however small it might be at the moment, is going to increase rapidly'
Annual reinsurance cover secured by the Natural Hazards Commission up 20% to $12.3 billion
12th Jun 26, 10:35am
Annual reinsurance cover secured by the Natural Hazards Commission up 20% to $12.3 billion
Natural Hazards Commission received nearly 13,000 claims for damage from landslides in the last five years - 10,000 more than the previous five years
14th May 26, 9:38am
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Natural Hazards Commission received nearly 13,000 claims for damage from landslides in the last five years - 10,000 more than the previous five years
Financial stability and insurance: 'Concerns over affordability, climate change, and dependence on global reinsurance mean the situation could change quickly and warrants monitoring,' the Reserve Bank says
6th May 26, 12:12pm
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Financial stability and insurance: 'Concerns over affordability, climate change, and dependence on global reinsurance mean the situation could change quickly and warrants monitoring,' the Reserve Bank says
Natural Hazards Commission receives 824 claims for severe weather events in January and February, with about 60% of claims for landslide damage
9th Apr 26, 11:01am
Natural Hazards Commission receives 824 claims for severe weather events in January and February, with about 60% of claims for landslide damage
Natural Hazards Commission says RMA reforms not just about improving processes, but also whether NZ's planning framework 'recognises and manages natural hazard risk at its least costly intervention point'
21st Mar 26, 9:20am
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Natural Hazards Commission says RMA reforms not just about improving processes, but also whether NZ's planning framework 'recognises and manages natural hazard risk at its least costly intervention point'
Natural Hazards Commission lays out its long-term investment plans for the Natural Hazards Fund, which has around $670 million
27th Feb 26, 11:17am
Natural Hazards Commission lays out its long-term investment plans for the Natural Hazards Fund, which has around $670 million
Consumer NZ says it expects insurance retreat to impact more areas around New Zealand because of increased flooding, landslides and sea surges
18th Feb 26, 11:34am
Consumer NZ says it expects insurance retreat to impact more areas around New Zealand because of increased flooding, landslides and sea surges
Insurance affordability and the financial settings are a 'downstream symptom' of increasing risk, Natural Hazards Commission chief executive says, as Southern Response continues to expect new claims
11th Feb 26, 2:42pm
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Insurance affordability and the financial settings are a 'downstream symptom' of increasing risk, Natural Hazards Commission chief executive says, as Southern Response continues to expect new claims
Government pushes out decision on whether to increase the Natural Hazards Insurance Levy as Finance Minister Nicola Willis says insurance is a major cost-of-living pressure on New Zealanders
19th Nov 25, 7:02pm
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Government pushes out decision on whether to increase the Natural Hazards Insurance Levy as Finance Minister Nicola Willis says insurance is a major cost-of-living pressure on New Zealanders
Natural Hazards Commission says land cover is ‘a contribution payment, not full cover’ as just over half of NZ homeowners say they expect full insurance compensation for natural hazard damage
12th Aug 25, 4:05pm
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Natural Hazards Commission says land cover is ‘a contribution payment, not full cover’ as just over half of NZ homeowners say they expect full insurance compensation for natural hazard damage
Insurance Council urges government to make decision that ensures 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 ensures insurance is accessible, as Associate Finance Minister David Seymour says Natural Hazards Insurance Levy decision will be made soon
RBNZ says stress test shows insurance policyholder claims would be met in 1-in-1,200-year loss event
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RBNZ stress test of general insurers assesses potential response to major earthquake and severe cyber-risk incidents
6th May 25, 12:58pm
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RBNZ stress test of general insurers assesses potential response to major earthquake and severe cyber-risk incidents
Countdown begins for final settlement offers from government’s on-sold property programme for Canterbury homeowners with earthquake-damaged properties
27th Feb 25, 8:30am
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Countdown begins for final settlement offers from government’s on-sold property programme for Canterbury homeowners with earthquake-damaged properties
Natural hazards abound in New Zealand and insurance premium costs are rising, so would a broader range of insurance products be useful?
13th Dec 24, 5:00am
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Natural hazards abound in New Zealand and insurance premium costs are rising, so would a broader range of insurance products be useful?