BDBDEconomyNZ insurance premiums above global averageInsurance premiums in New Zealand and Australia rose well above the international average in 2011, according to global reinsurer, Swiss Re.27 Jun 10:00 PM
BDBDEconomyCurrent account deficit widens to $2.8b as trade balance weakensNew Zealand's current account deficit widened in the first quarter - as world dairy prices fell and more fuel was imported. 20 Jun 12:00 AM
BusinessNo spike in claims from give way changePredictions of chaos and confusion on the roads due to changes in the give way rule have not come to pass, say insurance companies. 19 Jun 12:30 AM
BDBDEconomyNZ private health insurance uptake hits 6-yr lowThe number of kiwis taking out private healthcare insurance has fallen by over 25,000.22 May 09:00 PM
OpinionInside Money: Why life is too complicatedIn theory buying life insurance should be a simple business...21 May 09:30 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateReinsurance premium hikes likely - Reserve Bank The Reserve Bank expects global reinsurers to pass on their mounting cost of the Canterbury earthquakes to their customers, with another round of hikes to their premiums.08 May 10:00 PM
