Tim Grafton
RBNZ considers whether to: take a more 'graduated approach' in monitoring insurers' solvency, make insurers disclose as much information as banks, and require all insurers that operate in NZ to be locally incorporated
3rd Apr 17, 5:02am
2
RBNZ considers whether to: take a more 'graduated approach' in monitoring insurers' solvency, make insurers disclose as much information as banks, and require all insurers that operate in NZ to be locally incorporated
Insurance Council says the Government consulting on how to levy insurance to fund new fire and emergency service shows how complicated and costly the regime is
16th Mar 17, 9:06am
23
Insurance Council says the Government consulting on how to levy insurance to fund new fire and emergency service shows how complicated and costly the regime is
Insurers expected to cover 60% of Kaikoura quake losses; climate change expected to keep escalating risk of natural disasters
24th Jan 17, 4:16pm
1
Insurers expected to cover 60% of Kaikoura quake losses; climate change expected to keep escalating risk of natural disasters
Agreement reached to see private insurers receive, assess and settle Kaikoura quake claims on behalf of EQC
13th Dec 16, 2:40pm
2
Agreement reached to see private insurers receive, assess and settle Kaikoura quake claims on behalf of EQC
Banks don't know how vulnerable they are to underinsurance; Insurers don’t see major underinsurance risks post-Kaikoura
3rd Dec 16, 5:02am
12
Banks don't know how vulnerable they are to underinsurance; Insurers don’t see major underinsurance risks post-Kaikoura
Youi says it's part of its 'business practice' to keep writing new insurance policies in most cases in disaster struck areas, even if its competitors don't
30th Nov 16, 10:50am
10
Youi says it's part of its 'business practice' to keep writing new insurance policies in most cases in disaster struck areas, even if its competitors don't
Insurance Council calls for law change to oblige authorities to check businesses' air con units, lights, sprinklers, etc will be secure in an earthquake; Attributes up to 70% of commercial building damage to seismic restraint failures
23rd Nov 16, 2:29pm
Insurance Council calls for law change to oblige authorities to check businesses' air con units, lights, sprinklers, etc will be secure in an earthquake; Attributes up to 70% of commercial building damage to seismic restraint failures
Insurers put embargo on transferring home insurance from vendors to buyers from Rakaia to Masterton; Wellington deals frozen as mortgages impossible without insurance, say agents; Boom stopped dead in its tracks
17th Nov 16, 10:23am
43
Insurers put embargo on transferring home insurance from vendors to buyers from Rakaia to Masterton; Wellington deals frozen as mortgages impossible without insurance, say agents; Boom stopped dead in its tracks
Insurers urge those affected by the quakes to document damage, lodge claims with EQC in the first instance, and be assured there's money in the kitty to cover the costs
14th Nov 16, 12:26pm
3
Insurers urge those affected by the quakes to document damage, lodge claims with EQC in the first instance, and be assured there's money in the kitty to cover the costs
EQC Act review stalled by 'the complexity of the issues and ongoing engagement with insurance industry stakeholders', Treasury says
27th Oct 16, 7:36am
4
EQC Act review stalled by 'the complexity of the issues and ongoing engagement with insurance industry stakeholders', Treasury says
Insurers deny Labour Party claims a scrapped Government guide on cash settlements would have helped Cantabs get higher settlements
26th Aug 16, 5:05am
7
Insurers deny Labour Party claims a scrapped Government guide on cash settlements would have helped Cantabs get higher settlements
Youi may be ditched or fined by the Insurance Council, as it's expected to plead guilty to 15 Fair Trading Act charges
12th Aug 16, 1:50pm
6
Youi may be ditched or fined by the Insurance Council, as it's expected to plead guilty to 15 Fair Trading Act charges
Insurance Council on why it's taking so long for quake claims to be settled; highlights inaccuracies in govt data on the matter
22nd Jul 16, 5:03am
7
Insurance Council on why it's taking so long for quake claims to be settled; highlights inaccuracies in govt data on the matter
Cameron Preston crunches the numbers to see what's in it for insurers to delay settling Canterbury earthquake claims
18th Jul 16, 9:04am
6
Cameron Preston crunches the numbers to see what's in it for insurers to delay settling Canterbury earthquake claims
Environment Commissioner warns getting insurance will become harder as sea levels rise and insurers take cover
15th Jul 16, 2:30pm
13
Environment Commissioner warns getting insurance will become harder as sea levels rise and insurers take cover
Insurance Council hits back at insurance lawyer for making 'outlandish' comparisons between meth damage, 9/11, the Canterbury earthquakes and leaky homes
14th Jul 16, 10:24am
5
Insurance Council hits back at insurance lawyer for making 'outlandish' comparisons between meth damage, 9/11, the Canterbury earthquakes and leaky homes
Rock bottom interest rates around the world slow NZ insurers' premium growth
Cyber insurers say more should be done to collect data on cyber attacks, as they may be able to drop premium prices if they know more about the risks they're insuring against
9th May 16, 4:02pm
Cyber insurers say more should be done to collect data on cyber attacks, as they may be able to drop premium prices if they know more about the risks they're insuring against
Experts dub Government's $22m investment in a new cyber security strategy toothless without it being mandatory for organisations to report cyber breaches
6th May 16, 7:35am
2
Experts dub Government's $22m investment in a new cyber security strategy toothless without it being mandatory for organisations to report cyber breaches
Insurance industry up in arms over Government's call to make people with property, contents and motor insurance contribute an extra $161m towards funding the fire service
29th Apr 16, 11:53am
6
Insurance industry up in arms over Government's call to make people with property, contents and motor insurance contribute an extra $161m towards funding the fire service
Insurance lawyer Andrew Hooker, EQC & the Insurance Council give their advice to Cantabrians following Sunday's earthquake
15th Feb 16, 10:23am
Insurance lawyer Andrew Hooker, EQC & the Insurance Council give their advice to Cantabrians following Sunday's earthquake
Statistics NZ figures confirm big jump in home insurance costs since 2011
Insurers and bankers warn we risk being underinsured if EQC stops providing land cover; Insurers reject sharing their data with banks
27th Oct 15, 4:00pm
2
Insurers and bankers warn we risk being underinsured if EQC stops providing land cover; Insurers reject sharing their data with banks
A look into how your Facebook friends, credit record, spending patterns, driving habits and medical record could determine what you pay for insurance
4th Sep 15, 1:36pm
2
A look into how your Facebook friends, credit record, spending patterns, driving habits and medical record could determine what you pay for insurance
Quake hangover propels NZ general insurance premiums up much more than in Aust. and big, developed countries
7th Jul 15, 2:08pm
9
Quake hangover propels NZ general insurance premiums up much more than in Aust. and big, developed countries