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High insurance costs important for climate change action: James Shaw
Sea level rise was likely to have "a significant impact".
Kiwi flyer stranded after luggage 'ransacked', $7000 stolen
Timaru man says suitcase 'ransacked' and cash and medal stolen in transit to UK.
$1 billion bill for botched quake repairs
Fixing poorly done earthquake repairs is likely to cost $1 billion
NZ insurers quibbles bog down dozens
The owner of a $20m beachfront home destroyed by fire wants to help others.
Auckland's rising seas: Insurance warning as 43,000 at risk
More than 43,000 Aucklanders - and growing - at risk of rising seas under climate change.
Rich-lister takes on IAG insurer over fire damaged home
A rich-lister is taking on insurance giant IAG to get a fairer deal for fire damaged homes
AMP scraps executive bonus' worth A$10.8m
Former CEO Craig Meller and former banking executive Rob Caprioli miss out.
Boeing 737 Max ban: Insurance alert for Kiwis
Many insurance policies don't cover changes to government regulations.
IAG responds to claims it's stopped taking on new Wellington clients
Home insurer IAG says it is still open for new business in Wellington.
Saving money on health insurance
Diana Clement: Private health insurance is essential for some and a luxury for others.
Life insurer boss hits back over incentives
A life insurer has hit back at calls by the regulator that commissions need to change.
Brain tumour surgery tops travel insurance claims
Three Kiwis needed more than $200,000 each after medical events overseas.
'She was an angel': Cancer takes 'beautiful little girl'
Little Isla was 'doing ok' up until last Christmas, then the cancer came back.
Continuous disclosure: IAG creams NZ, power companies cash in on high prices
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Premiums growth continues at NZ's biggest insurer
Premium growth in NZ still higher than OZ for insurance giant IAG.
Mischievous mutts and curious cats: NZ's weird pet claims
These were some of the weirdest claims received by Southern Cross last year.
Diana Clement: Don't let bad luck knock you off your perch
Comment: Many of us never consider what will happen if we are unable to earn a living.
Uncertain future for insurance advisers
Consumer advocates are predicting a drop in advisers if commissions are banned.
Life insurance: Who can you trust?
Regulators have blasted the life insurance industry this week so what should consumers do?
Editorial: Customer-first rule should not do harm
Comment: Long-term insurance is not a subject most customers monitor closely.
Life insurance docs are 'unreadable' for average Kiwi
An academic says 'life insurance is no longer as simple as it used to be.'
Soper: No doubt insurance companies rip us off
COMMENT: The Govt's bringing down the gavel on unethical insurance practices.
Insurance sector needs total reform - Consumer NZ
Consumer NZ wants to see reform of the New Zealand insurance sector.
Damning life insurance report: Companies choose profit over people
Report lays bare NZ insurance sector culture and conduct.
Surgeon jailed for $3.4million burglary scam
Dr Anthony McGrath submitted fake photos of items he claimed to have owned.
The biggest reason for vehicle breakdowns is often avoidable
Worried about your car breaking down? Here is what you need to think about.
Revealed: corporate gifts to finance watchdogs
What did corporates give to New Zealand's big financial regulators?
Life insurers brace to face regulators' findings
A report on the life insurance industry is expected to be tougher than the banking one.
Husband's 'Shakespearean plot' to poison wife
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Pet owners collared by price rises
Pet owners with insurance are set to face an increase from Southern Cross.
Brian Rudman: An ark might be safest site for Te Papa treasures
COMMENT: Look to Manukau as a safe site for a national art collection.
The Ex-Files: Why should an 'unreliable' husband get half my assets?
The Ex-Files: Navigating the financial pitfalls of a relationship breakup.