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Low-income trial to offer car insurance for $8 per week
A year-long trial will give low-income earners access to cheaper car insurance.
Insurance Council issues stark warning over Wellington's spatial plan
Densification of Wellington's CBD could leave thousands homeless in significant quake.
Natural disaster insurance claims to be run by private insurers
There will be one point of contact for those who need to make a claim.
Wellington council gets $38m insurance payout for quake-damaged offices
The agreement comes after four years of wrangling over the Civic Administration Building.
Cost of income protection cover soars
Insurers across the industry have put the cost of income protection up.
Failure to address high commissions on life insurance 'missed opportunity'
Life insurance chair says without regulation commissions won't come down.
Ghost broking: The latest scam you need to watch out for
UK insurance fraud expert warns of the scams insurers are expecting to see a rise in.
Public v private healthcare: Academic backs calls for look at two-tier system
Research found private healthcare did not reduce waiting times in the public system.
Peter Harris' co-defendant continues SFO secrecy fight
The CBL saga continues after the insurance company collapsed with a market value of $747m.
Regulator calls out concerning behaviour in financial services firms
Weaknesses were found in governance, conduct and culture and compliance controls.
Food processors hit by big jump in insurance premiums from flammable panels
The Kiwifruit industry is spending millions of dollars on fire prevention measures.
Kerre McIvor: With travel up in the air, all options are on the table
COMMENT: Emirates' free global travel cover offer was inspirational, writes Kerre McIvor.
Does private healthcare harm the public system?
A court judgment in Canada will cast shadows on New Zealand's dual healthcare system.
Arson watch: Insurers prepare for rise in fraudulent claims
Under-pressure businesses could resort to more desperate measures.
Wellington council paying millions in rent since quake damage closed headquarters
City spending more than $3.6 million a year renting office space on The Terrace.
Slovenian woman cut off her hand for insurance payout
She was found guilty of attempted insurance fraud.
'A tremendous impact': $2m investment to unlock home ownership for first home buyers
The initiative has already helped one Bay man into his first home.
Insurance Council defends skyrocketing Wellington premiums
'Insurance simply acts as the canary in the mine by indicating premiums through risk.'
'I'm just exhausted': Ten-year Chch quake insurance battle not over
There's no end in sight for some Canterbury earthquake insurance claimants.
Comment: Why I wouldn't buy an apartment in Wellington
Would be owners face high insurance premiums and the inexact science of quake engineering.
Government commits to all EQC inquiry recommendations, legislation will change
Grant Robertson says no community should live through botched repairs & years of trauma.
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
The legislation has left apartment owners on the brink of financial disaster.
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
City council and insurers remain in a dispute four years after Kaikoura earthquake damage.
IAG NZ insurance profit dragged down by AMI store closure costs
Canterbury hailstorm hits IAG's NZ insurance profit.
Grant Robertson takes a swipe at insurance industry in Wellington
Wellington Central MP says premiums remain high despite top quake standards and codes.
Board candidate questions FMG's reinsurance
Former Lloyd's of London regulator questions FMG's reinsurance in push for board seat.
Former CBL boss Peter Harris appears in court over fraud charges
CBL had a market value of $747m when its shares were suspended from trading in 2018.
Brian Fallow: Insurance plans aren't such a sure thing
Act wants to insure against unemployment; the Greens against sickness. What's the catch?
All 53 AMI insurance branches closing, 65 jobs to go
The move comes following a review of its retail network.
Lifting the lid: Consumer NZ blasts funeral insurance premiums
They're touted as bringing peace of mind at death but a watchdog wants a law change.