CBL co-accused loses name suppression, pending further appeal
The Court of Appeal gave the man a week to mount a further appeal.
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Failure to address high commissions on life insurance 'missed opportunity'
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Peter Harris' co-defendant continues SFO secrecy fight
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Regulator calls out concerning behaviour in financial services firms
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Food processors hit by big jump in insurance premiums from flammable panels
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Arson watch: Insurers prepare for rise in fraudulent claims
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Wellington council paying millions in rent since quake damage closed headquarters
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Slovenian woman cut off her hand for insurance payout
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Insurance Council defends skyrocketing Wellington premiums
'Insurance simply acts as the canary in the mine by indicating premiums through risk.'
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Comment: Why I wouldn't buy an apartment in Wellington
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Government commits to all EQC inquiry recommendations, legislation will change
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FMG defends reinsurance cover
Industry veteran had questioned prudence of mutual in public push for board position.
Co-defendant in CBL fraud case argues for name suppression
The man faces charges of theft, obtaining by deception and false accounting.
Wellington Central candidates support review of quake-prone building legislation
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Vote 2020: National wants uninsured cars easily identifiable
National wants uninsured cars to be easily identifiable.
New cracks discovered in Wellington's Civic Administration Building
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IAG NZ insurance profit dragged down by AMI store closure costs
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