The "Beware of Dog" warning took on a whole new meaning for one tourist whose insurance company forked out $100,000 when they suffered broken bones after being knocked over by man's best friend.

Travel may broaden the mind, but it can also debilitate the body through sleep disruption, temperature fluctuations and the bugs that swarm through aircraft cabins on gusts of recycled air.

Q: I saw the CEO of the Financial Services Council on TV talking about an insurance option to protect the loss of KiwiSaver amounts due to a recession. Does this cover have any merit?

Read the fine print to ensure you stay within the insurance policy rules, writes Diana Clement.

More and more US companies are moving part of their pension obligations off their books and into annuities run by insurance companies.

A major insurer has pulled an about-turn on breast reconstruction costs that had left cancer patients financially and physically distressed.

Both women and men need to take responsibility for their finances, and unfortunately insurances are part of that, writes Tamsyn Parker.

While it's hard to summon up much sympathy for insurance companies, they also have a few justifiable complaints to make against their customers, writes David Chaplin.

IAG has been given the final regulator's tick to buy Wesfarmers' Lumley general insurance unit, adding to the dominance of NZ’s biggest general insurer.

The Earthquake Commission has been able to increase its reinsurance cover after securing better terms in its latest annual round of negotiations.

More than 100 insurance claims have already been lodged with AA Insurance today for damages to roofs, windows and fences from the overnight storm.

The head of this country's biggest insurer has welcomed regulatory approval for the New Zealand part of a A$1.85 billion ($2 billion) purchase although the Reserve Bank has not yet given the deal the green light.

People may be paying more for their own medical care in future, as health costs are set to almost double in the next 50 years, a public health expert says.

We all know the benefits of driving safely - and now an insurance company is offering the incentive of reduced premiums.

One of the world's biggest and oldest insurers is underwriting a new building warranty insurance scheme being launched in New Zealand.

Southern Cross and Travel Insurance Direct joint winners with 'outstanding value' in survey of 29 providers.

Former children's television presenter Olly Ohlson lost his cool over the Government's handling of his red-zoned house in Christchurch and moved to Dunedin.

Sending Kiwis to India or Asia for major surgical procedures has been ruled out by the boss of New Zealand's biggest health insurer.

Moana Berry thought this year would bring a fresh start after a gruelling battle with breast cancer. Instead, the single mum has been "devastated" by an $11k debt she can't pay.

Ordinary travel insurance is full of fish-hooks, writes Diana Clement. Credit card travel insurance has even more nasty surprises.

Easing reinsurance costs and big profits in the industry mean homeowners' premiums should come down, says Consumer NZ, but the Insurance Council says other factors mean that is unlikely.

The Reserve Bank has told the insurance industry to expect a tougher stance on corporate governance as it beds in new rules for the industry.