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Our car insurance survey closes soon. Can you please help us by taking the survey, if you haven't already. That will give us a good basis to help readers understand a fast-rising household expense
25th Mar 24, 2:02pm
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Our car insurance survey closes soon. Can you please help us by taking the survey, if you haven't already. That will give us a good basis to help readers understand a fast-rising household expense
We're running an insurance survey to start revealing how premium costs are shifting by insurer, a crowd-sourced attempt to bring increased transparency to the insurance sector
1st Mar 24, 12:02pm
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We're running an insurance survey to start revealing how premium costs are shifting by insurer, a crowd-sourced attempt to bring increased transparency to the insurance sector
How Quashed wants to make insurance easy for New Zealanders. And cheaper.
31st May 23, 4:34pm
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How Quashed wants to make insurance easy for New Zealanders. And cheaper.
Auckland flooding to take a financial toll on New Zealand's biggest insurer IAG
7th Feb 23, 9:35am
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Auckland flooding to take a financial toll on New Zealand's biggest insurer IAG
CPI data shows kiwis' grumbles over hefty insurance premium hikes are justified
17th Jul 18, 3:43pm
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CPI data shows kiwis' grumbles over hefty insurance premium hikes are justified
Vero stops offering excess-free windscreen replacement cover in bid to counter soaring motor claims costs
20th Jun 18, 2:20pm
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Vero stops offering excess-free windscreen replacement cover in bid to counter soaring motor claims costs
ANZ and IBM release proof of concept for blockchain product aimed at reducing the to-ing and fro-ing between insurers and brokers; Suncorp involved in testing technology
30th Apr 18, 9:33am
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ANZ and IBM release proof of concept for blockchain product aimed at reducing the to-ing and fro-ing between insurers and brokers; Suncorp involved in testing technology
Insuring your car with one insurer over another could cost you twice as much. But would this see you get more bang for your buck? Jenée Tibshraeny investigates  
9th Feb 18, 6:02am
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Insuring your car with one insurer over another could cost you twice as much. But would this see you get more bang for your buck? Jenée Tibshraeny investigates  
Interest.co.nz got a bunch of car insurance quotes in January 2016. We then got quotes for the same profiles in January this year. Here's what happened to premiums 
8th Feb 18, 9:33am
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Interest.co.nz got a bunch of car insurance quotes in January 2016. We then got quotes for the same profiles in January this year. Here's what happened to premiums 
Youi points to US study that finds marital status is almost as significant in car insurance pricing as age and gender; Says it has never rejected a legitimate claim based on marital status
13th Jan 18, 8:55am
by admin
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Youi points to US study that finds marital status is almost as significant in car insurance pricing as age and gender; Says it has never rejected a legitimate claim based on marital status
Youi charges single and divorced drivers 16% to 21% more for car insurance than married drivers. Why? Jenée Tibshraeny shares her view
11th Jan 18, 11:14am
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Youi charges single and divorced drivers 16% to 21% more for car insurance than married drivers. Why? Jenée Tibshraeny shares her view
What you need to do ensure your car insurer pays out when you need them to
30th Aug 16, 1:59pm
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What you need to do ensure your car insurer pays out when you need them to
IAG research shows we aren't always making insurance claims for the incidents we're most worried about occurring
2nd Feb 16, 5:29pm
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IAG research shows we aren't always making insurance claims for the incidents we're most worried about occurring
Seven things you can do to ensure your insurer has your back during the festive season
22nd Dec 15, 2:12pm
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Seven things you can do to ensure your insurer has your back during the festive season
Trade Me expands its reach in the financial services market, selling general insurance underwritten by Tower
14th Aug 15, 10:18am
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Trade Me expands its reach in the financial services market, selling general insurance underwritten by Tower
Commerce Commission chairman says IAG buying Lumley doesn't change NZ insurance markets much
10th Jun 14, 11:58am
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Commerce Commission chairman says IAG buying Lumley doesn't change NZ insurance markets much
IAG's takeover of rival Lumley jumps final NZ hurdle with Reserve Bank approval granted
6th Jun 14, 10:37am
IAG's takeover of rival Lumley jumps final NZ hurdle with Reserve Bank approval granted
Reserve Bank must consider interests of policyholders as it mulls whether to clear IAG's proposed Lumley purchase
21st May 14, 3:13pm
Reserve Bank must consider interests of policyholders as it mulls whether to clear IAG's proposed Lumley purchase
Andrew Hooker tells a recent story of how a car theft claim went very badly wrong, and is still unresolved even after a trial clearing the customer
31st Mar 14, 12:00pm
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Andrew Hooker tells a recent story of how a car theft claim went very badly wrong, and is still unresolved even after a trial clearing the customer
Tower chairman Michael Stiassny says IAG taking over Lumley would create significant risk in event of another Canterbury quake scenario
5th Feb 14, 2:48pm
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Tower chairman Michael Stiassny says IAG taking over Lumley would create significant risk in event of another Canterbury quake scenario
Opinion: Why the Commerce Commission should block IAG's planned takeover of rival Lumley
30th Jan 14, 2:20pm
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Opinion: Why the Commerce Commission should block IAG's planned takeover of rival Lumley
IAG NZ CEO says insurer would sell assets if forced to by Commerce Commission to secure Lumley acquisition
20th Dec 13, 11:47am
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IAG NZ CEO says insurer would sell assets if forced to by Commerce Commission to secure Lumley acquisition
Lumley acquisition would give IAG 66% of NZ home and contents and vehicle insurance market
20th Dec 13, 11:37am
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Lumley acquisition would give IAG 66% of NZ home and contents and vehicle insurance market
Personal finance editor Amanda Morrall talks to Suzanne Wolton with AA Insurance about rate increases, bargaining hunting and the security of your insurer.
3rd Feb 12, 2:38pm
by Amanda Morrall
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Personal finance editor Amanda Morrall talks to Suzanne Wolton with AA Insurance about rate increases, bargaining hunting and the security of your insurer.
Why policy features are more important than premium cost when you use your car on holiday
18th Jun 10, 10:12am
by John Grant
Why policy features are more important than premium cost when you use your car on holiday