A number of cars were crushed against the concrete ceiling when an underground carpark was deluged with water yesterday morning.

Tristram Clayton sits down with freelance journalist Diana Clement to discuss why South African-owned insurer Youi has been fined the maximum financial penalty of $100,000 by the Insurance Council. The fine comes after a disciplinary process over misleading sales practices and has been warned any future misconduct will risk it being ousted as a member.

Insurer Youi has been fined the maximum penalty by the Insurance Council over misleading sales practices.

Could that Instagram image of you bungy jumping in your 20s result in having to pay higher insurance costs in the future? One insurance expert thinks so.

COMMENT: Look before you leap into 'upgrades' that may aid adviser.

Love doesn't appear to conquer all in China. With couples lining up to divorce amid fears of limits on how many properties married couples can own.

Are you receiving one?

COMMENT: Quirky claims liven up the humdrum routine at your local insurance office, writes Diana Clement.

New Zealand's largest private health insurer is under fire for not approving the latest breast cancer screening technology.

Jaz Garner is struggling to do the job she loves after a brazen theft left her unable to work.

A former financial adviser has been warned over suspected misleading and deceptive behaviour but has escaped being named. The Financial

The Commerce Commission has filed 15 charges against insurer Youi alleging it used misleading sales techniques to sell policies to consumers seeking quotes.

COMMENT: Getting rid of that big debt involves paying more, more often.

Suncorp Group's NZ insurance units Vero and AA Insurance lifted annual earnings as they benefited from growth in more profitable motor business.

A rebuild firm that is trying to repair and restore the historic Peterborough Apartments has taken its insurance company to court.

Insurers have been reluctant to push homeowners to get extra cover which many might need, for fear they will shop around, says a Treasury report.

Thinking of renting out that spare room via AirBnB to earn a bit of spare cash? You might want to check with your insurer first.

COMMENT: Artificial intelligence and big data tipped to wreak havoc on traditional models.

The re-worked version comes after complaints from customers suggested the advertising team be "retrenched".

The Christchurch city council is facing a multi-billion dollar problem as it tries to find an insurer and options to cover the network of underground pipes.

Some travel insurance can cover you for events that occur before the trip, but not if you leave it too late.

What would hurt most? Losing jewellery or your smartphone?

A group of insurance advisers appear to be 'churning' customers - meaning better commission payments for them - and worse cover for clients.

COMMENT: No insurance? Turn to Givealittle for financial support.

Homeowners are being warned that putting off inexpensive repairs could prove costly in the future.

COMMENT: How does buying now compare to 1989? The data may surprise.

COMMENT: Medical conditions boost premiums but hospital bills are even worse.

Auckland first home buyers are being encouraged to learn some lessons from post-quake Christchurch.

The former boss of Zurich, who stepped down in December, has taken his own life.