Insurance
Question marks remain over the extent to which further insurance premium hikes flagged for more disaster-prone parts of the country will be offset by decreases in lower risk places
6th Apr 18, 12:37pm
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Question marks remain over the extent to which further insurance premium hikes flagged for more disaster-prone parts of the country will be offset by decreases in lower risk places
Gerry Brownlee speaks out on EQC: “I just think people aren’t seeing the wood for the trees here. And in this case the wood - Megan - is making a whole lot of mischief"
5th Apr 18, 5:40pm
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Gerry Brownlee speaks out on EQC: “I just think people aren’t seeing the wood for the trees here. And in this case the wood - Megan - is making a whole lot of mischief"
Review of law aimed at maintaining a 'sound' insurance sector delayed by Reserve Bank's investigation into CBL, among its other 'supervisory priorities'
23rd Mar 18, 12:39pm
Review of law aimed at maintaining a 'sound' insurance sector delayed by Reserve Bank's investigation into CBL, among its other 'supervisory priorities'
FMA sounds alarm bells over commissions paid to financial advisers, but stops short of lobbying the Government to regulate these; says it first wants to try proposals before Parliament to tighten rules around conduct
22nd Mar 18, 1:17pm
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FMA sounds alarm bells over commissions paid to financial advisers, but stops short of lobbying the Government to regulate these; says it first wants to try proposals before Parliament to tighten rules around conduct
The Government commits to increasing EQC cover for buildings, extending the timeframe claims can be made within and enabling more data sharing
20th Mar 18, 11:33am
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The Government commits to increasing EQC cover for buildings, extending the timeframe claims can be made within and enabling more data sharing
Rebecca Sellers puts the spotlight on the Government's long awaited review of insurance contract law
15th Mar 18, 9:55am
Rebecca Sellers puts the spotlight on the Government's long awaited review of insurance contract law
Invasive insurer horror stories highlight legal gap to be addressed in recently-announced insurance contracts law review
10th Mar 18, 11:31am
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Invasive insurer horror stories highlight legal gap to be addressed in recently-announced insurance contracts law review
Commerce Commission decision sees Vero sell its Tower shares to Bain Capital Credit for less than it bought them for
8th Mar 18, 12:38pm
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Commerce Commission decision sees Vero sell its Tower shares to Bain Capital Credit for less than it bought them for
Having forked out $240m for damage caused by extreme weather events in the last year, insurers call for the establishment of a central agency to oversee a plan to adapt to the impacts of climate change; LGNZ on a similar page
7th Mar 18, 1:03pm
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Having forked out $240m for damage caused by extreme weather events in the last year, insurers call for the establishment of a central agency to oversee a plan to adapt to the impacts of climate change; LGNZ on a similar page
Harbour Asset Management values CBL shares last traded for $3.17, at 28 cents; Lloyd's of London to take over CBL contract to underwrite new building warranties
7th Mar 18, 5:00am
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Harbour Asset Management values CBL shares last traded for $3.17, at 28 cents; Lloyd's of London to take over CBL contract to underwrite new building warranties
Government commits to reviewing archaic laws criticised for putting consumers on the back foot when dealing with insurers
6th Mar 18, 11:47am
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Government commits to reviewing archaic laws criticised for putting consumers on the back foot when dealing with insurers
Jenée Tibshraeny looks at where Tower's at - three months after completing a capital raise and nearly a year after taking out a $30m bank loan to boost its solvency
5th Mar 18, 7:04am
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Jenée Tibshraeny looks at where Tower's at - three months after completing a capital raise and nearly a year after taking out a $30m bank loan to boost its solvency
EY says it didn't know the Reserve Bank was investigating CBL when it gave the company's founder, Peter Harris, its NZ Entrepreneur of the Year award last year
2nd Mar 18, 11:38am
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EY says it didn't know the Reserve Bank was investigating CBL when it gave the company's founder, Peter Harris, its NZ Entrepreneur of the Year award last year
RBNZ Deputy Governor Geoff Bascand says CBL Insurance paid $55 mln to overseas companies 'in the context of significant doubts about CBL Insurance's solvency'
1st Mar 18, 2:33pm
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RBNZ Deputy Governor Geoff Bascand says CBL Insurance paid $55 mln to overseas companies 'in the context of significant doubts about CBL Insurance's solvency'
Tower settles dispute with Peak Re; Agreement for it to receive half the reinsurance it was after will see its profit take a $15.2 million hit after tax
1st Mar 18, 7:18am
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Tower settles dispute with Peak Re; Agreement for it to receive half the reinsurance it was after will see its profit take a $15.2 million hit after tax
CBL Corporation to be in breach of NZX listing rules by not releasing financial results
28th Feb 18, 4:03pm
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CBL Corporation to be in breach of NZX listing rules by not releasing financial results
CBL Insurance policyholders and beneficiaries advised to consider seeking cover elsewhere; Any costs they face will rank as an 'unsecured creditor claim' if the company enters liquidation
28th Feb 18, 11:23am
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CBL Insurance policyholders and beneficiaries advised to consider seeking cover elsewhere; Any costs they face will rank as an 'unsecured creditor claim' if the company enters liquidation
KordaMentha confirms CBL Corp's results won't be released Tuesday as planned; Central Bank of Ireland warns there could be a 'disorderly failure' of CBL Insurance Europe if it isn't put into administration
27th Feb 18, 12:20pm
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KordaMentha confirms CBL Corp's results won't be released Tuesday as planned; Central Bank of Ireland warns there could be a 'disorderly failure' of CBL Insurance Europe if it isn't put into administration
RBNZ action sees High Court place CBL Insurance into interim liquidation; Order sparks withdrawal of parent company's issuer credit rating
24th Feb 18, 7:55pm
RBNZ action sees High Court place CBL Insurance into interim liquidation; Order sparks withdrawal of parent company's issuer credit rating
Government to appoint an independent ministerial adviser to help EQC settle claims more quickly
23rd Feb 18, 3:07pm
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Government to appoint an independent ministerial adviser to help EQC settle claims more quickly
Irish central bank orders European subsidiary of NZ insurer, CBL, to stop writing new business; CBL to challenge order, saying it will 'take any action it deems necessary' to protect its interests; RBNZ says nothing
20th Feb 18, 11:45am
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Irish central bank orders European subsidiary of NZ insurer, CBL, to stop writing new business; CBL to challenge order, saying it will 'take any action it deems necessary' to protect its interests; RBNZ says nothing
Tower's falling share price sees Suncorp's half-year investment income take a $12m hit; Suncorp 'expects to address' its near 20% shareholding in Tower this year
15th Feb 18, 5:02pm
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Tower's falling share price sees Suncorp's half-year investment income take a $12m hit; Suncorp 'expects to address' its near 20% shareholding in Tower this year
Insuring your car with one insurer over another could cost you twice as much. But would this see you get more bang for your buck? Jenée Tibshraeny investigates
9th Feb 18, 6:02am
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Insuring your car with one insurer over another could cost you twice as much. But would this see you get more bang for your buck? Jenée Tibshraeny investigates
NZX suspends trading of CBL shares over concerns about the 'completeness and veracity' of information the specialist insurer has released to the market
8th Feb 18, 4:32pm
NZX suspends trading of CBL shares over concerns about the 'completeness and veracity' of information the specialist insurer has released to the market
Interest.co.nz got a bunch of car insurance quotes in January 2016. We then got quotes for the same profiles in January this year. Here's what happened to premiums
8th Feb 18, 9:33am
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Interest.co.nz got a bunch of car insurance quotes in January 2016. We then got quotes for the same profiles in January this year. Here's what happened to premiums
