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'Profound' impact of storms leads to deluge of insurance claims
The cost of summer floods is still being tallied.
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The Bennetts overcame a cyclone. Now their challenge is navigating insurance
Minister Duncan Webb visits the region, promoting an insurance claims resolution service.
NZ insurer granted injunction against $3m foreign lawsuit
The NZ insurer argues that Guyana court action breaches an arbitration agreement.
New Zealand’s most stolen car revealed as claims spike 43 per cent
The Aqua replaces the Mazda Demio, which now becomes the second most commonly nicked.
Who wants $14.9m from biggest builder to fail this year?
Name anything you see happening on a building site and those supplying stuff are on list.
Future proofing Auckland: Climate change means planning for a risky future
Where we build needs to change in the face of more extreme weather.
‘It’s not good enough’: Hawke’s Bay businesses feel abandoned after cyclone
Hawke's Bay business owners want more support in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Insurance payouts for Cyclone Gabrielle catching up as claims figure grows
Nearly two months on from Cyclone Gabrielle, and 15 per cent of claims have been paid out.
Bypass patient v Southern Cross: Court ruling on $105K claim
He was only in this country for a relatively short time and bought the policy.
Flood damage: How and where we build needs to change
OPINION: It is clear the risk of damage from climate change has increased in recent years.
Quarter of mortgaged properties in Auckland vulnerable to flooding
The Reserve Bank concludes NZ banks are resilient to isolated climate events.
Cyclone Gabrielle insurance claims top $890 million
A bank is warning those who get insurance payouts to be wary of scams.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Half a billion dollars in insurance claims in Hawke’s Bay
The cyclone caused widespread chaos across the North Island in mid-February.
Cyclone-hit homeowners 'unlikely' to get payouts to fully rebuild
Successful claims for written-off properties probably won't fully replace houses.
Suncorp CEO warns poor infrastructure could push insurance premiums up
Reinsurers expected to price in risks posed by poor infrastructure.
‘Could be the end of your business’: Insurance Council of NZ warns those with no coverage
It's a bad time, as many businesses have taken on substantial debt to survive Covid.
Flood-affected Auckland residents scramble to find somewhere to live
All 41 of the houses in the inner-city development needed to be vacant within the week.
S&P reviews insurers following cyclone damage
But the rating agency believes NZ insurers have adequate capital buffers.
'I am done': Rates demand for flooded homes pushes residents to the brink
Izma Azad lost everything valuable she had in the Auckland flood, and now rates are due.
'Unprecedented scale': Auckland floods, Cyclone Gabrielle to cost insurance industry more than $1b
Insurers have already paid out more than $110m - and the bill is expected to keep rising.
Huge demand for tow trucks stretches workers
Workers pushed to limit as frustration leads to some stress-related abuse.
Cooking the Books podcast: How insurance will be changed by climate change
If you think insurance is expensive now, it's about to get worse.
Dispelling the myths of NZICC’s roof, straw to be reinstated
Fletcher Construction: "Change in roof design would provide reassurance to all involved."
Muriwai residents vent anger at Auckland Council staff over future of slip-hit houses
Locals had packed into Muriwai Golf Club to find out the fate of their homes.
'Contaminated': Owners can expect write-offs for homes badly damaged- Tower
'It will more than likely have to be demolished'.
Flood-damaged cars: What you need to know
Thousands of vehicles are expected to be written off.
Who’s likely to take legal action after flood and cyclone disaster?
The cost of Cyclone Gabrielle is expected to run high.
Insurer bats away allegation of privacy breach
A complainant alleges a former partner shared information on insurance claims with him.
AA Insurance receives thousands of weather-related claims, expects many more
The company expects there will be a surge in claims as power and services are restored.
Tower cuts earnings, dividend forecast after Auckland floods, Cyclone Gabrielle
Tower’s solvency position remains strong, despite two weather events so early in year.
ASB boss calls for more coordination over climate challenge
Recent storm events have shown how inaccurate flood modelling is.
'Increasingly worried': It's time to recalculate our vulnerability to floods - insurance boss
OPINION: I'm increasingly worried at how unprepared we are.