IAG's profit up as average home insurance premiums jump 30 per cent
Chief executive Amanda Whiting says insurer needs to prepare for the future.
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'Everyone is in a different boat' - insurance issues linger a year on from the cyclone
Premiums continue to rise, as insurers move further towards address-level pricing.
Auckland pensioner left homeless by floods trapped in 'bureaucratic stalemate'
A year ago, Sheryl Clarke was rescued from her flooded home. Now she just wants it fixed.
A rescue, a landslip and no home to go to
Kim Weston rescued her mother Sheryl Clarke during the Auckland Anniversary floods. A year later Clarke's home is still red-stickered. Video / Sylvie Whinray
Stranded in the US: Kiwi woman's blood clot lands her with $300k+ bill as travel insurance denied
Nicole Erickson and her husband were about to attend a wedding when she fell ill.
National U-turns to keep new conduct regime for financial institutions
Minister proposes consolidating licensing requirements.
Cyclone victims could pay some of the cost of demolishing their homes, council suggests
The total cost of demolition of Category 3 properties has been estimated at $6 million.
Flood-damaged homeowners targeted by looters, waiting for answers a year on
The buy-out process could, in some cases, take up to a decade.
Insurer identifies favourite car for thieves - is your car on the list?
One car once again holds the title for the most stolen car in NZ.
Driving dog: Kiwis' weirdest insurance claims of 2023 revealed
Some claims are so peculiar you'd think you're reading a children's fictional book.
'Written off': Hail storm costs arable farmers millions
“It’s the worst one I’ve suffered by a long, long shot and I’ve been farming since 1988."
Insurance payout limbo leaves father sleeping in van for work after house fire
The Vaganas were left with nothing after their Avondale home was destroyed by fire.
Kris Faafoi’s new gig in $27b industry
Former politician and journalist is entering a different industry.
Insurance fraud allegations up 22pc amid spike in staged car crashes
'Syndicates' may be involved in staged car crashes.
Mega $62m apartment repairs: Residents return to high-rise CBD block
Apartments are gradually being handed back by the head contractor, Teak Construction.
Little-known banking 'handbrake': Insurance paid them out, then ASB said they couldn't touch it
A change to how insurance funds are paid out feels 'unfair'.
Suncorp CEO: 'It just hasn’t let up this year'
Jimmy Higgins talks resilience, foreign investment and Hollywood strikes.
Four CBL directors fined for breaches of disclosure rules
The lack of disclosure meant 'investors were wholly unaware of the escalating problems'.
'We saved every cent': Kiwi traveller trapped with unusable $900 policy
A Kiwi is stuck with an unusable $900 policy after his plans were disrupted by war.
'Check your policy': Unusual clause leaves couple in limbo after burglary
An insurance watchdog has warned the public to check their insurance policies now.
Christmas joy: $5.4m Parnell repairs, owners get keys back
Chubb New Zealand insured units where repairs were carried out by Tauranga’s Align Group.
Govt dept apologises for using 'privacy' to avoid questions over Kiri Allan crash
Internal Affairs department still will not provide an answer on whether the taxpayer pays.
'Private health cover saved my life - but I’m worried for my Māori cousins'
Opinion: Boris Sokratov has private health care but his Māori cousins don't.
Medical Assurance Society slapped with $2.1m fine
The society made false and/or misleading representations to some customers.
Homeowner fumes at lack of action over cliff collapse
A man who owns a home above a startling slip waits and waits for council action.
Study reveals top reason Kiwis are anxious about travel in 2024
No, it's not losing luggage or catching Covid-19.
'Be wary of scams': Businessman loses $10,000 in Marketplace con
He sold $10,000 worth of car parts but the proof of payment was fake.
Deep Creek brewery collapse: What went wrong?
'A lot of pain out there' but some hope after disaster pushed Deep Creek over the edge.
Household living costs accelerate, outstrip inflation
The spa pool and sofa economy is dead. Long live the post-pandemic economy?
Insurance premium hikes hit record high
Cost increases should start abating - insurance industry group.
Lawyers complain about building WoF change, MBIE hits back
Lawyers v MBIE on building WoFs: what's behind dispute between the two?
Vero must pay $3.9m for ‘false and misleading’ statements to customers
Judge imposes nearly $4m penalty on insurer.
Cautions advised over disposing lithium-ion batteries
The Whanganui Resource Recovery Centre does not currently take in lithium-ion batteries.