22nd May 19, 6:50am
Insurer Tower returns to profit as fewer storms and reduced exposure to risky places see it pay a low $45 in claims for every $100 received in premiums
Insurer Tower returns to profit as fewer storms and reduced exposure to risky places see it pay a low $45 in claims for every $100 received in premiums
18th May 19, 9:31am
Insurers warn apartment owners risk being left high and dry in the event of a quake, as anecdotes of cash-strapped body corporates ditching their cover emerge
Insurers warn apartment owners risk being left high and dry in the event of a quake, as anecdotes of cash-strapped body corporates ditching their cover emerge
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13th May 19, 11:21am
Embattled insurer, CBL Corporation, put in liquidation; Brendon Gibson and Neale Jackson of KordaMentha appointed liquidators
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Embattled insurer, CBL Corporation, put in liquidation; Brendon Gibson and Neale Jackson of KordaMentha appointed liquidators
8th May 19, 1:16pm
Insurers face 'radical' changes in law changes to update disclosure and contract terms provisions, as well as comprehensibility and comparability of insurance policies
Insurers face 'radical' changes in law changes to update disclosure and contract terms provisions, as well as comprehensibility and comparability of insurance policies
6th May 19, 4:44pm
A 'principles-based' approach towards regulating conduct and culture may sound flaky but it's the best option, say lawyer, ombudsman and consultant
A 'principles-based' approach towards regulating conduct and culture may sound flaky but it's the best option, say lawyer, ombudsman and consultant
2nd May 19, 12:59pm
Geof Mortlock argues that New Zealand should follow Australia’s example and have periodic independent capability reviews of our financial regulators
Geof Mortlock argues that New Zealand should follow Australia’s example and have periodic independent capability reviews of our financial regulators
2nd May 19, 9:01am
Is parametric insurance a potential growth market in the face of climate change?
Is parametric insurance a potential growth market in the face of climate change?
29th Apr 19, 4:03pm
Low-risk home, car and contents policyholders to stop subsidising high-risk customers as IAG ups the ante on risk-based pricing; Company denies move is a money grab
Low-risk home, car and contents policyholders to stop subsidising high-risk customers as IAG ups the ante on risk-based pricing; Company denies move is a money grab
27th Apr 19, 10:30am
Rip-off insurance products could be banned, banks made to get 'conduct' licences, insurers given time limits to settle claims, and bank/insurance managers held personally liable for misconduct under law changes being considered
Rip-off insurance products could be banned, banks made to get 'conduct' licences, insurers given time limits to settle claims, and bank/insurance managers held personally liable for misconduct under law changes being considered
26th Apr 19, 1:24pm
Government considers capping councils' liability for covering costs of shonky building work; MBIE hesitant, builders supportive, insurers want risks mitigated
Government considers capping councils' liability for covering costs of shonky building work; MBIE hesitant, builders supportive, insurers want risks mitigated
25th Apr 19, 8:00am
The cost of building industry guarantees and insurance could hit homeowners in the pocket, according to the Insurance Council of New Zealand
The cost of building industry guarantees and insurance could hit homeowners in the pocket, according to the Insurance Council of New Zealand
24th Apr 19, 5:00am
New Zealand Certified Builders says the Government should take a harder line on building industry over guarantee and insurance
New Zealand Certified Builders says the Government should take a harder line on building industry over guarantee and insurance
23rd Apr 19, 12:36pm
Geof Mortlock argues that independent professionals should be brought in to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the Reserve Bank proposals, plus alternative options
Geof Mortlock argues that independent professionals should be brought in to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the Reserve Bank proposals, plus alternative options
22nd Apr 19, 10:02am
A shift to clean energy is now feasible owing to the plummeting costs of solar and wind power, and breakthroughs in energy storage. The total system costs of renewable energy now rival fossil fuels
A shift to clean energy is now feasible owing to the plummeting costs of solar and wind power, and breakthroughs in energy storage. The total system costs of renewable energy now rival fossil fuels
9th Apr 19, 7:51am
BNZ dismisses Australian media report it's negotiating a sale of its life insurance business to Partners Life, which is staying quiet
BNZ dismisses Australian media report it's negotiating a sale of its life insurance business to Partners Life, which is staying quiet
23rd Mar 19, 9:50am
Drought, disease and more extreme weather all predicted in Auckland Council climate change report
Drought, disease and more extreme weather all predicted in Auckland Council climate change report
15th Mar 19, 2:31pm
Insurers happy as Government considers different ways of funding Fire and Emergency NZ that don't involve a levy being added to insurance premiums
Insurers happy as Government considers different ways of funding Fire and Emergency NZ that don't involve a levy being added to insurance premiums
14th Mar 19, 9:48am
Decades of climate-change exaggeration in the West have produced frightened children, febrile headlines, and unrealistic political promises
Decades of climate-change exaggeration in the West have produced frightened children, febrile headlines, and unrealistic political promises
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12th Mar 19, 2:59pm
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi tells insurers to communicate price and policy changes more clearly, but won't force them to ensure insurance remains accessible
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Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi tells insurers to communicate price and policy changes more clearly, but won't force them to ensure insurance remains accessible
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11th Mar 19, 4:05pm
IAG pulls back from providing contents insurance to new customers in Wellington in further move to more risk-based pricing
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IAG pulls back from providing contents insurance to new customers in Wellington in further move to more risk-based pricing
