Former cop escapes insurance fraud conviction
An ex-constable used the police's insurance policy in a bid to receive a fake claim.
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New Zealand's largest insurer has ditched sales targets for its staff.
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Regulator worried about insurers' ability to handle another shock
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Auckland panel beaters tap into higher pay
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The 25 questions NZ's financial sector needs to answer
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Insurers drag heels on freebie trips call despite warning
Insurers are being slow to move on freebie trips for advisers despite repeated warnings.
Inquiry to assess where EQC quake response failed
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New Year storm cost insurers more than $34m
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The taxi driver stopped to help the man who said he'd suffered a seizure.
Shareholders Association wants CBL Corp liquidated
The Shareholders Association has called for CBL Corporation to be liquidated.
Multi-million-dollar quake repair battle with insurers ends up in court
Insurance row over quake-hit historic villa's huge repair bill.
FMA says insurers next in line for tough talk
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Vector offers $50 if power off for too long - unless it's caused by an "extreme storm".
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