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.

The Commerce Commission has cleared Insurance Australia Group to buy Wesfarmer's Lumley General Insurance unit.

The A$1.85 billion deal for Insurance Australia Group to buy the New Zealand and Australian underwriting businesses of Wesfarmers has been delayed.

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.

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.

New Zealand health insurers are offering cheap policies designed to tempt young people - but there are concerns that they may not be cost-effective in the long run.

A High Court insurance stoush has been parked to enable the Financial Markets Authority to enter into settlement talks with Hanover directors and promoters.

Pet owners are paying hundreds of dollars every year for insurance to ward off expensive vet bills.

Sitting down with his insurance company late last year, Proform Plastics' managing director Nick Smith weighed up the figure for fire cover.

A Netherlands-based travel agent has done what Queenstown's council would not - offered $1400 to two tourists whose car was crushed by a tree in the town.

Two German travellers whose car was written off after being crushed by a tree on council land aren't impressed by the offer of a free bungy in compensation.

A Texas restaurant owner is selling his business so one of his waitresses can afford surgery on her brain tumour.

New Faces: We find out who's new at the head of the New Zealand business world.

Insurance Australia Group has agreed to buy the New Zealand and Australian underwriting businesses of Wesfarmers for A$1.85 billion.

Four new Tasmanian devils have been welcomed to Wellington Zoo today.

The Human Rights Commission has called for the Government to consider rent-control measures following major natural disasters.

A Christchurch couple are not entitled to a "windfall payment" over their red zoned house, according to a judgement released today.

When school principal David Grant's house burned to the ground in July, the last thing he thought was that he was "lucky".

Almost all Kiwis think third-party vehicle insurance should be compulsory, a new survey shows. But they're being warned: Be careful what you wish for.