BusinessInsurance boss shared kickbacksAn insurance broker who shared a kickback with a senior manager at Bunnings Warehouse in order to keep the hardware chain's business has today been found guilty.11 Sep 05:00 AM
OpinionWayne Besant: Diversity an opportunity, not a problemWayne Besant (CEO, AIA NZ), this week, presented to the New Zealand Diversity Forum about business and the case for diversity.09 Sep 09:00 PM
OpinionInside Money: Why health insurers want to crack down on sick economic crimesHealth insurance fraud is a significant problem in New Zealand, adding perhaps $30 million to premiums annually.08 Sep 09:30 PM
BusinessHealth insurance battle heats upThe battle for the health and medical insurance market is heating up, as newcomer nib New Zealand takes on the established Southern Cross Medical Care Society04 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessBroker accused of 'money go round'An insurance broker has denied charges he used client funds to finance his lifestyle - and gave an employee of a customer $159k in secret commissions.26 Aug 01:50 AM
BusinessQuake payout tops $3.3bNew Zealand's biggest general insurer has paid out more than $3.3 billion for Canterbury earthquakes damage and settled 58 per cent of claims.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandInsurance claims going to the dogsThe "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.05 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Make sure you've got insurance - or stick to WalesTravel 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.01 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Misleading an insurer can lose your coverRead the fine print to ensure you stay within the insurance policy rules, writes Diana Clement.25 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Insurance option on KiwiSaver cashQ: 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?25 Jul 05:30 PM
Aged careWhy more US companies want pensions off their booksMore and more US companies are moving part of their pension obligations off their books and into annuities run by insurance companies.22 Jul 04:30 AM
BusinessRelief as insurer backs downA major insurer has pulled an about-turn on breast reconstruction costs that had left cancer patients financially and physically distressed.20 Jul 12:19 AM
OpinionTamsyn ParkerTamsyn Parker: Relying on your man for your insurance plan?Both women and men need to take responsibility for their finances, and unfortunately insurances are part of that, writes Tamsyn Parker.17 Jul 02:00 AM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Insurance - it's a tough game for womenWomen sometimes get a raw deal when it comes to insurance, for varied reasons. For one, most leave sorting out the insurance to their husbands, writes Diana Clement.11 Jul 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsSub seller charged with $22m scamA young entrepreneur behind a business selling submarines has been charged over an attempted $22 million insurance scam.02 Jul 07:07 AM
OpinionInside Money: Why consumers rip off insurersWhile 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.30 Jun 09:30 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateIAG's Lumley takeover gets final regulatory approvalIAG 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.19 Jun 11:30 PM
BusinessQuake cover 10% cheaperThe Earthquake Commission has been able to increase its reinsurance cover after securing better terms in its latest annual round of negotiations.18 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandStorm: Hundreds of insurance claims lodgedMore than 100 insurance claims have already been lodged with AA Insurance today for damages to roofs, windows and fences from the overnight storm.11 Jun 07:08 AM
BusinessIAG welcomes commission approvalThe 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.12 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHealth costs set to almost doublePeople 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.07 May 03:18 AM
BDBDBusinessIAG cleared to buy LumleyThe Commerce Commission has cleared Insurance Australia Group to buy Wesfarmer's Lumley General Insurance unit.06 May 09:38 PM
BusinessWatchdog wants more time on IAG dealThe A$1.85 billion deal for Insurance Australia Group to buy the New Zealand and Australian underwriting businesses of Wesfarmers has been delayed.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandApp helps shave insurance premiumsWe all know the benefits of driving safely - and now an insurance company is offering the incentive of reduced premiums.16 Apr 04:15 PM
ConstructionLloyd's underwrites NZ warrantyOne of the world's biggest and oldest insurers is underwriting a new building warranty insurance scheme being launched in New Zealand.14 Apr 04:15 PM
