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‘We don’t want an empty chair problem’: Government to look into professional indemnity insurance and home warranties after announcing plans to move to proportionate liability for defective work

‘We don’t want an empty chair problem’: Government to look into professional indemnity insurance and home warranties after announcing plans to move to proportionate liability for defective work

Changes to liability and Building Consent Authorities: Biggest changes to building consent system since the Building Act came into force in 2004, Minister for Building and Construction Chris Penk says

Changes to liability and Building Consent Authorities: Biggest changes to building consent system since the Building Act came into force in 2004, Minister for Building and Construction Chris Penk says

Jenée Tibshraeny looks at the tough calls the Government needs to make around spreading the cost of climate and natural disaster risk 

Jenée Tibshraeny looks at the tough calls the Government needs to make around spreading the cost of climate and natural disaster risk 

Govt accepts Public Inquiry recommendation to consider increasing the EQC cap so more risk falls with the state insurer rather than private insurers in the event of a disaster

Govt accepts Public Inquiry recommendation to consider increasing the EQC cap so more risk falls with the state insurer rather than private insurers in the event of a disaster

Public Inquiry recommends seismic shift in risk from private insurers to EQC when it comes to insuring residential buildings against natural disasters

Public Inquiry recommends seismic shift in risk from private insurers to EQC when it comes to insuring residential buildings against natural disasters

Insurance company IAG's plans to open a trial vehicle repair facility in South Auckland creates concerns about potential anti-competitive behaviour

Insurance company IAG's plans to open a trial vehicle repair facility in South Auckland creates concerns about potential anti-competitive behaviour

The Auckland Council has spent $134 million settling leaky building claims in 2018/19, $49 million over budget

The Auckland Council has spent $134 million settling leaky building claims in 2018/19, $49 million over budget

Wellington City Council declares a climate emergency and signs off blueprint to become carbon neutral by 2050

Wellington City Council declares a climate emergency and signs off blueprint to become carbon neutral by 2050

Auckland Council joins other local authorities around the country in declaring a climate emergency. Steve Forbes looks at why they are doing this and what it might mean for insurance

Auckland Council joins other local authorities around the country in declaring a climate emergency. Steve Forbes looks at why they are doing this and what it might mean for insurance

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?

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

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

Shipley to retire as China Construction Bank NZ Chair in wake of Mainzeal ruling; Ardern says Shipley's position on board of taxpayer-funded NZ China Council 'not a matter for Government'

Shipley to retire as China Construction Bank NZ Chair in wake of Mainzeal ruling; Ardern says Shipley's position on board of taxpayer-funded NZ China Council 'not a matter for Government'

Insurance lawyer Andrew Hooker highlights the dangers of signing a settlement document presented to you by your insurer

Insurance lawyer Andrew Hooker highlights the dangers of signing a settlement document presented to you by your insurer

When an insurance company tries to force you to sue the builders who botched up your repair...

When an insurance company tries to force you to sue the builders who botched up your repair...