Brian Gaynor: Forget Obamacare debate - focus on NZ
We hear a great deal about Obamacare and the debate over health insurance in the US, yet there is little media comment on NZ's health insurance issues, says Brian Gaynor.
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Editorial: The Labour Party is going into the insurance business. The idea seems to have come completely out of left field to impress the party's annual conference.
Cunliffe set to tackle insurers
David Cunliffe is expected to announce a new policy to set up a state-owned or state-backed insurance company in his speech to the Labour conference today.
Life insurance information stolen
A USB stick with sensitive information about 1200 clients of a life insurance company has been stolen from an employee's car.
Pike River reparation a 'moral' issue
NZ Oil and Gas has a moral obligation to pay Pike River families it's claimed - after shareholders yesterday voted not to fork out $3.41m awarded by judge.
NZOG - no Pike River compo
New Zealand Oil and Gas shareholders voted yesterday not to pay reparation of $3.41 million to the Pike River families.
NZ First's 'Kiwifund' plan
Winston Peters says changes to KiwiSaver which would stop it being "a pot of gold’’ for fund managers would be a bottom line in any post election coalition talks.
Finance body has its say on retirement
The debate on retirement income is set to continue today with a major industry group due to release its recommendations on how to supersize New Zealanders' retirement income.
Insurance change costs homeowners
Homeowners who pay to get their house valued on top of insurance bills will be left out of pocket if the estimation is too low - but won't get extra if their premium was based on an overvaluation.
Toxic paint investigated
A toxic paint that sickened a woman and forced her family out of their home has been pulled from sale as officials investigate what is in the paint that made her ill.
Motorists can drive a bargain
Better drivers may soon be paying lower insurance premiums than those who escape crashes only through sheer luck.
Council insurer on provisional licence
An insurance company owned by New Zealand's local councils is one of three insurers that will be allowed to continue to operate on a provisional licence.
Partners Life attracts $18m in new capital
Fast-growing life insurer Partners Life has attracted $18 million in new capital as it prepares the way for a sharemarket listing.
Insurers need to lift their game: AIA head
New Zealand insurance companies need to focus on the individual needs of the community and think long term, says Wayne Besant.
4000 EQC claims after Friday's quake
More than 4000 claims have poured into the Earthquake Commission following the central New Zealand earthquakes back in July, and damage assessment will begin today.
Tom Fail: Dealing with risky business
Tom Fail lists the key themes to consider when managing infrastructure project risks.
Brownlee stays out of Town Hall decision
Earthquake Minister Gerry Brownlee has hinted he will not interfere with the rebuild of Christchurch's Town Hall.
Alarm over depression therapy cuts
Funding for talk therapy is drying up just as increasing numbers of Kiwis are feeling comfortable talking about their problems.
Lawyer lays into house insurers' new system
An insurance lawyer is questioning the basis for the new home insurance system which limits payouts to a maximum "sum insured" if a home is destroyed or extensively damaged.
Insurance changes set new traps
Homeowners who think the only issue with house insurance changes is the likely premium increase need look no further than Christchurch.