AM Best Places Credit Ratings of Cigna Life Insurance New Zealand Limited Under Review With Positive Implications
AM Best has placed under review with positive implications the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer...
Covid-19: Insurance won’t cover travellers who fall foul of vaccine mandates
Once countries and airlines impose Covid-19 vaccination mandates, new insurance policies won't cover unvaccinated travellers caught out.
Lockdown obsessed New Zealand’s debt DOUBLES after Covid-19
Jacinda Ardern's government recorded a $NZ4.6 billion ($A4.3 billion) deficit for the year ending in June, according to the Treasury's...
Genetic discrimination in NZ insurance undermining research
Genomic research is critical to understanding disease, but fear of genomic discrimination due to gaps in NZ's legislation is undermining...
Why some insurance premiums are about to go up
Tower will lift premiums for owners of flood-prone homes, following an increase for homes at higher risk of earthquake damage.
University of Auckland: Genetic discrimination is a threat in New Zealand because of lack of protections
Genetic testing is increasingly used as part of routine healthcare to determine a patient’s risk for some conditions, including certain...
New Zealand doubles EQC payout cap to $300k
The Government of New Zealand has announced that it plans to double the pay out cap for residential buildings covered...
New Zealand’s best car insurers rated
Canstar has announced the results of its inaugural Car Insurer of the Year Award for insurers in New Zealand, with...
Opinion: Why New Zealanders are vulnerable to genetic discrimination in health and life insurance
International research shows some people decline medical genetic testing or participation in genetic research because of fear of genetic discrimination....
Why New Zealanders are vulnerable to genetic discrimination in health and life insurance
New Zealand is out of step with the rest of the world in its consumer protection against genetic discrimination in...