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The Earthquake Commission knew David Seymour was the new Minister responsible for EQC and Southern Response but Seymour's office thought it was someone else
2nd Feb 24, 3:54pm
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The Earthquake Commission knew David Seymour was the new Minister responsible for EQC and Southern Response but Seymour's office thought it was someone else
The interdependence of livestock farmers and meat processors has been on full display following the cyclone damage, a time when loyalty can be rewarded in many important ways
28th Mar 23, 10:23am
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The interdependence of livestock farmers and meat processors has been on full display following the cyclone damage, a time when loyalty can be rewarded in many important ways
Michael Naylor says how and where we build needs to change in the face of more extreme weather and the insurance industry can help
27th Mar 23, 10:22am
by Guest
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Michael Naylor says how and where we build needs to change in the face of more extreme weather and the insurance industry can help
Allan Barber surveys farmers in areas of lower Northland who have suffered horrific stock, infrastructure and land damage. Rural isolation in the area has been partly because their roading infrastructure has been left to deteriorate
16th Mar 23, 1:52pm
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Allan Barber surveys farmers in areas of lower Northland who have suffered horrific stock, infrastructure and land damage. Rural isolation in the area has been partly because their roading infrastructure has been left to deteriorate
Allan Barber calls for a 'coalition cabinet' to deal with the sheer scale of the weather disasters that effectively put us on a 'war footing'
28th Feb 23, 12:34pm
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Allan Barber calls for a 'coalition cabinet' to deal with the sheer scale of the weather disasters that effectively put us on a 'war footing'
A closer look at the Government's decision to transfer risk from private insurers to the state natural disaster insurer, EQC
3rd Oct 21, 6:00am
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A closer look at the Government's decision to transfer risk from private insurers to the state natural disaster insurer, EQC
Homeowners to receive twice as much cover from EQC in the event of a natural disaster, as the Government transfers a whole lot of risk from private insurers to the state
30th Sep 21, 5:00pm
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Homeowners to receive twice as much cover from EQC in the event of a natural disaster, as the Government transfers a whole lot of risk from private insurers to the state
Private insurers finally get their way, as EQC enables them to handle claims on its behalf; Public Inquiry was inconclusive on the matter
2nd Nov 20, 6:49pm
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Private insurers finally get their way, as EQC enables them to handle claims on its behalf; Public Inquiry was inconclusive on the matter
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
31st Aug 20, 12:49pm
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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
9th Apr 20, 10:31am
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Public Inquiry recommends seismic shift in risk from private insurers to EQC when it comes to insuring residential buildings against natural disasters
Insurers expected to cover 60% of Kaikoura quake losses; climate change expected to keep escalating risk of natural disasters
24th Jan 17, 4:16pm
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Insurers expected to cover 60% of Kaikoura quake losses; climate change expected to keep escalating risk of natural disasters
NZ economy vulnerable to risk of reinsurers charging insurers a premium for uncertainty caused by delayed EQC Act review
31st Oct 16, 9:08am
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NZ economy vulnerable to risk of reinsurers charging insurers a premium for uncertainty caused by delayed EQC Act review
AA Insurance assures premiums to stay the same, as it moves from sum insured to full home replacement for fire, flood and storm damage
12th Sep 16, 2:10pm
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AA Insurance assures premiums to stay the same, as it moves from sum insured to full home replacement for fire, flood and storm damage
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
Mieke Welvaert explains why using GDP is not the problem that some assume; investment in a rebuild also comes with opportunity costs
15th Oct 13, 10:25am
by Guest
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Mieke Welvaert explains why using GDP is not the problem that some assume; investment in a rebuild also comes with opportunity costs
Review and renew; Buying insurance from the bank; Minimising bank fees on travel; June 28th and KiwiSaver; Saving on sales
24th Jun 13, 8:42am
by Amanda Morrall
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Review and renew; Buying insurance from the bank; Minimising bank fees on travel; June 28th and KiwiSaver; Saving on sales
Ex-Cabinet Minister turned OECD official Simon Upton highlights range of risks facing NZ economy over 40yrs including global warming, pollution, pandemics, war, financial crises, deficits...
13th Dec 12, 5:19am
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Ex-Cabinet Minister turned OECD official Simon Upton highlights range of risks facing NZ economy over 40yrs including global warming, pollution, pandemics, war, financial crises, deficits...
Vulnerable re-insurers under pressure to raise their rates
8th Jul 10, 9:12am
Vulnerable re-insurers under pressure to raise their rates