general insurance
Tower's CFO resigns; Ratings agency red flags concerns over the company's 'financial profile deteriorating' as its reinsurance for the Feb 2011 Canterbury quake runs dry and it's left to fend for itself
19th Jul 16, 9:43am
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Tower's CFO resigns; Ratings agency red flags concerns over the company's 'financial profile deteriorating' as its reinsurance for the Feb 2011 Canterbury quake runs dry and it's left to fend for itself
Rock bottom interest rates around the world slow NZ insurers' premium growth
An update on what's been going down in the insurance industry this week: Tower shareholders appear jittery; Suncorp launches Tinder-like app; Partners Life gets $200m boost; Delta extends level of cyber security cover available in NZ
31st May 16, 3:53pm
An update on what's been going down in the insurance industry this week: Tower shareholders appear jittery; Suncorp launches Tinder-like app; Partners Life gets $200m boost; Delta extends level of cyber security cover available in NZ
Tower receives 155 new Canterbury quake claims from EQC in six months to March; increases quake provisions by $2.9m; widens loss to $8.7m
24th May 16, 1:44pm
Tower receives 155 new Canterbury quake claims from EQC in six months to March; increases quake provisions by $2.9m; widens loss to $8.7m
Andrew Hooker's take on the landmark court ruling that EQC must repair to a 'when new' standard
3rd May 16, 11:41am
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Andrew Hooker's take on the landmark court ruling that EQC must repair to a 'when new' standard
IAG's reinsurance costs almost double off back of Berkshire Hathaway partnership; Buffett's company props up reinsurance kitty for 2011 Canterbury quake by $600m
17th Feb 16, 3:43pm
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IAG's reinsurance costs almost double off back of Berkshire Hathaway partnership; Buffett's company props up reinsurance kitty for 2011 Canterbury quake by $600m
Ando Insurance CEO John Lyon discusses how what you look at on Facebook or buy from the supermarket could influence what you pay for insurance
3rd Feb 16, 4:11pm
Ando Insurance CEO John Lyon discusses how what you look at on Facebook or buy from the supermarket could influence what you pay for insurance
Craig Olsen succeeding Jacki Johnson as IAG NZ CEO with Johnson moving to new role at group level
8th Dec 15, 11:55am
Craig Olsen succeeding Jacki Johnson as IAG NZ CEO with Johnson moving to new role at group level
Tower suffers $7m loss as it increases its Canterbury quakes provisions by $53m; Business grows otherwise with underlying profit up 30%
24th Nov 15, 12:41pm
Tower suffers $7m loss as it increases its Canterbury quakes provisions by $53m; Business grows otherwise with underlying profit up 30%
NZ's leading insurance fraud expert reveals how to spot a fraudster; says industry is using new data mining technology to crack down on offenders
12th Nov 15, 3:18pm
NZ's leading insurance fraud expert reveals how to spot a fraudster; says industry is using new data mining technology to crack down on offenders
The Warehouse Group slaps its brand on new Visa credit cards, as well as "low cost" health, travel and general insurance products
6th Nov 15, 11:16am
The Warehouse Group slaps its brand on new Visa credit cards, as well as "low cost" health, travel and general insurance products
Youi insurance reports $14.8m loss during first year operating in NZ; tracks in line with parent company's expectations despite paying high marketing & sales call centre costs
5th Nov 15, 2:47pm
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Youi insurance reports $14.8m loss during first year operating in NZ; tracks in line with parent company's expectations despite paying high marketing & sales call centre costs
NZ's largest general insurer given $1.57b boost from parent company over 3 years, as reinsurance cover for Canterbury quake claims starts to run dry with 22% of claims still to be settled
3rd Nov 15, 1:59pm
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NZ's largest general insurer given $1.57b boost from parent company over 3 years, as reinsurance cover for Canterbury quake claims starts to run dry with 22% of claims still to be settled
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
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Insurers and bankers warn we risk being underinsured if EQC stops providing land cover; Insurers reject sharing their data with banks
Insurance sector supports insurance brokers & advisers being paid commissions, yet says the Govt should force them to be more transparent
13th Oct 15, 12:45pm
Insurance sector supports insurance brokers & advisers being paid commissions, yet says the Govt should force them to be more transparent
Canterbury earthquake insurance lessons yet to be put into practice, as people continue to be stumped by their insurers
24th Sep 15, 2:32pm
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Canterbury earthquake insurance lessons yet to be put into practice, as people continue to be stumped by their insurers
S&P warns global inequality is set to increase as more climate change-induced natural disasters will see poorer countries, with less insurance cover, become more vulnerable to credit rating downgrades
21st Sep 15, 5:00am
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S&P warns global inequality is set to increase as more climate change-induced natural disasters will see poorer countries, with less insurance cover, become more vulnerable to credit rating downgrades
Trade Me calls for more transparency in financial services sector; labels itself 'pro-consumer' as it taps into insurance and peer-to-peer lending
11th Sep 15, 1:03pm
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Trade Me calls for more transparency in financial services sector; labels itself 'pro-consumer' as it taps into insurance and peer-to-peer lending
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
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A look into how your Facebook friends, credit record, spending patterns, driving habits and medical record could determine what you pay for insurance
Cam Preston says many Christchurch residents still have good reason to 'carp & moan' five years on from the first earthquake
3rd Sep 15, 12:54pm
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Cam Preston says many Christchurch residents still have good reason to 'carp & moan' five years on from the first earthquake
IAG NZ chief executive Jacki Johnson on ensuring migrants have insurance, facing new competition, getting support from Australia to pay quake claims, and the future of EQC
2nd Sep 15, 1:33pm
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IAG NZ chief executive Jacki Johnson on ensuring migrants have insurance, facing new competition, getting support from Australia to pay quake claims, and the future of EQC
IAG NZ increases its profit as Aussie parent group's profit falls
21st Aug 15, 1:22pm
IAG NZ increases its profit as Aussie parent group's profit falls
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
Suncorp NZ sees dollars as it recovers from the Canterbury earthquakes
Lawyer dubs warnings from insurers not to lure burglars to your house by posting holiday snaps on Facebook while you're away, as over-the-top
23rd Jul 15, 3:07pm
Lawyer dubs warnings from insurers not to lure burglars to your house by posting holiday snaps on Facebook while you're away, as over-the-top