Insurance
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says the topic of who pays for climate adaptations is a ‘tough’ conversation, plans to work with coalition partners and also opposition to figure out principles around this
21st Oct 25, 3:40pm
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Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says the topic of who pays for climate adaptations is a ‘tough’ conversation, plans to work with coalition partners and also opposition to figure out principles around this
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says government objective is to mitigate genuine hardship not distort risk signals for homeowners hit by extreme weather
18th Oct 25, 9:15am
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Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says government objective is to mitigate genuine hardship not distort risk signals for homeowners hit by extreme weather
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Climate Change Minister Simon Watts to introduce legislation clarifying the responsibility of local government by requiring adaptation plans in the highest priority areas
16th Oct 25, 10:52am
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Climate Change Minister Simon Watts to introduce legislation clarifying the responsibility of local government by requiring adaptation plans in the highest priority areas
People's homes, jobs plus the fisheries and aquaculture sectors are at growing risk as climate change and human activity puts pressure on New Zealand's oceans and coasts, report says
8th Oct 25, 1:39pm
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People's homes, jobs plus the fisheries and aquaculture sectors are at growing risk as climate change and human activity puts pressure on New Zealand's oceans and coasts, report says
IAG NZ paying $19.5 million penalty after self reporting Financial Markets Conduct Act breaches the FMA says are the worst in any fair dealing case it has taken to court to date
6th Oct 25, 1:11pm
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IAG NZ paying $19.5 million penalty after self reporting Financial Markets Conduct Act breaches the FMA says are the worst in any fair dealing case it has taken to court to date
Suncorp New Zealand's annual net profit after tax for general insurance hits $398 million due to lower reinsurance costs, 'benign' weather and 'earn-through impact of previous year's pricing changes'
14th Aug 25, 2:05pm
Suncorp New Zealand's annual net profit after tax for general insurance hits $398 million due to lower reinsurance costs, 'benign' weather and 'earn-through impact of previous year's pricing changes'
IAG NZ's annual insurance profit climbs above A$600 million as insurance margin rises
13th Aug 25, 5:15pm
IAG NZ's annual insurance profit climbs above A$600 million as insurance margin rises
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
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
Tower’s risk-based pricing is the general insurer’s ‘most defensible competitive edge’ as investment firm Forsyth Barr forecasts underlying profit of $94m for FY25
24th Jul 25, 7:58am
Tower’s risk-based pricing is the general insurer’s ‘most defensible competitive edge’ as investment firm Forsyth Barr forecasts underlying profit of $94m for FY25
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Five-year average cost of natural disasters in NZ $952 million, pace of growth for insurance premiums slows as sector enters 'softening' phase - Forsyth Barr
15th Jul 25, 6:55am
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Five-year average cost of natural disasters in NZ $952 million, pace of growth for insurance premiums slows as sector enters 'softening' phase - Forsyth Barr
Document on climate adaptation framework 'quite silent' over where costs will fall, Local Government New Zealand says
10th Jul 25, 3:34pm
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Document on climate adaptation framework 'quite silent' over where costs will fall, Local Government New Zealand says
Climate change will continue to bring 'substantial financial costs', need for change urgent - Independent Reference Group says in document on adaptation framework
10th Jul 25, 7:44am
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Climate change will continue to bring 'substantial financial costs', need for change urgent - Independent Reference Group says in document on adaptation framework