general insurance
General insurer Tower lifts annual profit guidance to up to $110m, if large insurance event costs remain low
12th Sep 25, 10:34am
General insurer Tower lifts annual profit guidance to up to $110m, if large insurance event costs remain low
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
You've heard of shock absorbers for cars but what about for houses? How Christchurch company Seismic Shift wants to make new-build homes more resilient against earthquakes
5th Sep 25, 9:11am
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You've heard of shock absorbers for cars but what about for houses? How Christchurch company Seismic Shift wants to make new-build homes more resilient against earthquakes
The average NZ household now pays $5000 for insurance - $6000 if you have two cars, says Quashed
29th Aug 25, 11:59am
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The average NZ household now pays $5000 for insurance - $6000 if you have two cars, says Quashed
Without action 'it's entirely possible' many New Zealanders won't be able to access insurance at all by 2035, author of Consumer NZ report looking at climate change and insurance says
27th Aug 25, 5:00am
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Without action 'it's entirely possible' many New Zealanders won't be able to access insurance at all by 2035, author of Consumer NZ report looking at climate change and insurance says
General insurer Tower extends risk-based pricing to landslides and sea surges meaning rising premiums for some customers
20th Aug 25, 12:14pm
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General insurer Tower extends risk-based pricing to landslides and sea surges meaning rising premiums for some customers
Financial Markets Authority shares report looking at weather events and insurance, says insurance sector needs to tailor and review claims processes to meet consumer needs
30th Jul 25, 1:00am
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Financial Markets Authority shares report looking at weather events and insurance, says insurance sector needs to tailor and review claims processes to meet consumer needs
General insurer Tower to discontinue multi-policy discounts as chief executive Paul Johnston says risk remains that customers might not receive correct discounts
23rd Jul 25, 2:48pm
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General insurer Tower to discontinue multi-policy discounts as chief executive Paul Johnston says risk remains that customers might not receive correct discounts
Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme sees 25% increase in insurance complaints and enquiries as it accepts a record number of disputes
18th Jul 25, 12:22pm
Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme sees 25% increase in insurance complaints and enquiries as it accepts a record number of disputes
Insurance premiums for house, car and contents up by 51% over past three years - insurance comparison website Quashed
1st Jul 25, 8:48am
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Insurance premiums for house, car and contents up by 51% over past three years - insurance comparison website Quashed
IAG NZ self reporting to FMA results in civil court case alleging breaches of the Financial Markets Conduct Act
4th Apr 25, 12:14pm
IAG NZ self reporting to FMA results in civil court case alleging breaches of the Financial Markets Conduct Act
Forsyth Barr analysts estimate Tower will report an underlying half-year net profit of close to $60 million thanks to mild weather, while the insurer’s largest shareholder Bain Capital sells stake for $89 million
3rd Apr 25, 4:15pm
Forsyth Barr analysts estimate Tower will report an underlying half-year net profit of close to $60 million thanks to mild weather, while the insurer’s largest shareholder Bain Capital sells stake for $89 million
Global natural disasters cost insurers billions in 2024 but New Zealand stayed relatively unscathed
1st Apr 25, 2:35pm
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Global natural disasters cost insurers billions in 2024 but New Zealand stayed relatively unscathed
Insurance premiums rise nationwide with Wellingtonians and Cantabrians paying up for general insurance & Aucklanders for car insurance
10th Feb 25, 4:33pm
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Insurance premiums rise nationwide with Wellingtonians and Cantabrians paying up for general insurance & Aucklanders for car insurance
Quashed data shows strong annual insurance premium rises, with differences between major cities and age groups
2nd Nov 24, 9:04am
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Quashed data shows strong annual insurance premium rises, with differences between major cities and age groups