extreme weather
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 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
Climate report warns of steep insurance premium increases and coverage gaps for coastal homes, with 10,000 properties at risk by 2050
11th Nov 24, 3:47pm
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Climate report warns of steep insurance premium increases and coverage gaps for coastal homes, with 10,000 properties at risk by 2050
Dunedin flood results in 600 insurance claims so far, IAG NZ CEO Amanda Whiting says, and NZ needs to prioritise investing in natural hazard risk reduction and resilience
15th Oct 24, 5:00am
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Dunedin flood results in 600 insurance claims so far, IAG NZ CEO Amanda Whiting says, and NZ needs to prioritise investing in natural hazard risk reduction and resilience
US home insurance rates are rising fast – hurricanes and wildfires play a big role, but there’s more to it
4th Oct 24, 10:00am
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US home insurance rates are rising fast – hurricanes and wildfires play a big role, but there’s more to it
Insurance Council tells Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure Committee natural hazard events are affecting global reinsurers’ view of NZ
16th Jul 24, 12:57pm
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Insurance Council tells Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure Committee natural hazard events are affecting global reinsurers’ view of NZ
IAG says 86% of home buyers and renters now have climate risks front of mind when looking at property
9th May 24, 10:14am
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IAG says 86% of home buyers and renters now have climate risks front of mind when looking at property
Aon New Zealand climate report highlights New Zealand among list of countries with some of the costliest weather-related insurance events on record
18th Mar 24, 1:30pm
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Aon New Zealand climate report highlights New Zealand among list of countries with some of the costliest weather-related insurance events on record
Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Andrew Bayly says making New Zealanders wealthier is a key step towards good insurance outcomes
7th Mar 24, 11:18am
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Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Andrew Bayly says making New Zealanders wealthier is a key step towards good insurance outcomes
Kiwifruit export company Seeka reports a big financial loss due to bad weather
29th Feb 24, 7:20am
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Kiwifruit export company Seeka reports a big financial loss due to bad weather
Vero owner Suncorp New Zealand reports 20% gross written premium increase to $1.4 billion, CEO Jimmy Higgins is 'hopeful' customers won't see same level of premium increases in 2024
26th Feb 24, 1:13pm
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Vero owner Suncorp New Zealand reports 20% gross written premium increase to $1.4 billion, CEO Jimmy Higgins is 'hopeful' customers won't see same level of premium increases in 2024
Tower CEO Blair Turnbull says the insurer wants to be competitive and affordable with its pricing – as gross written premium jumps 21% in four months
22nd Feb 24, 7:08am
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Tower CEO Blair Turnbull says the insurer wants to be competitive and affordable with its pricing – as gross written premium jumps 21% in four months
A new approach to environmental, social and governance policies is needed before it’s too late
23rd Aug 23, 9:35am
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A new approach to environmental, social and governance policies is needed before it’s too late
Creating ‘sponge cities’ to cope with more rainfall needn’t cost billions – but NZ has to start now
15th Aug 23, 10:46am
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Creating ‘sponge cities’ to cope with more rainfall needn’t cost billions – but NZ has to start now