New disruptive force in home insurance
There’s a new item to add to a checklist when buying a property: risk. As the insurance industry has shifted...
Rising claims spark fears amongst New Zealand home buyers
CEO urges insurers to ensure insurance accessibility. Natural hazard risk is now the second most important consideration for home buyers...
What can you do if your airline is insolvent? Travel insurance experts advise
New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Mfat) told affected travellers to seek updated flight information from their travel...
EV insurance is accessible now but some EV & hybrid owners are surprised by the cost
The availability of EV and hybrid vehicle insurance may have come a long way, but can still cost more than...
Risk-based pricing of insurance is both a positive and negative
According to new research from insurer IAG, whose brands are AMI, State and NZI, 86% of people would now consider...
Jenee Tibshraeny: ANZ, BNZ bosses appearing hesitant to follow RBNZ insurance advice
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains the moves the banks could take to address these issues.
New Zealand supports comprehensive reform of insurance legislation
The Insurance Council of New Zealand Te Kāhui Inihua o Aotearoa (ICNZ) has applauded the introduction of the Contracts of...
NZ general insurance GWP to grow 7.3% annually
The industry is seen to climb 8.3% in 2024. The New Zealand general insurance industry is projected to experience significant...
A warning that New Zealand needs to act now, to prevent further insurance spikes in the years to come
Stats NZ figures compiled by Newstalk ZB show home insurance premiums have increased 24.6 percent in the past year, while...
Have Your Say On Contracts Of Insurance Bill
The bill seeks to enable consumers and businesses to effectively protect themselves against risk, while minimising costs and impacts on...