Homeowners take EQC to court
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COMMENT: Are you getting the best value for money on your car insurance?
Insurance complaints hit 20-year high
The number of insurance complaints has hit a record high this year.
Insurer Sovereign sold to Asia's AIA
New Zealand's biggest life insurance company is being sold.
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US Government analysis found Kiwi Welfare State to be a world first
Wild July weather costs insurers $31 million
A stormy July made the month the most expensive year for weather events on record.
Vero's Tower takeover appeal to be heard
The Commerce Commission says the appeal will be heard in January next year.
Rob Hennin: Healthcare costs at tipping point
COMMENT: Personal health insurance could help lighten the load on the public budget.
Aftershock: The debacle of shoddy quake repairs
Experts believe Christchurch is sitting on a multi-billion dollar ticking time-bomb.
Christchurch quake's costly aftershocks
Christchurch homeowners have lodged legal proceedings over earthquake repairs.
Could dash cams help save Kiwi lives?
The technology is already helping police investigate dangerous driving.
Editorial: More claims from the quakes
EDITORIAL: Christchurch householders deserve insurance payouts for substandard repairs.
Woman faked death to claim $800k insurance
A woman faked her own death, then tried to repeat the fraud before getting caught.
Clement: Taking pulse of health policies
COMMENT: Costs and cover varies hugely between health insurance providers.
Profit well up for NZ's biggest insurer, IAG
IAG annual profit up despite dip in annual margin for NZ leg of insurance company.
Vero to appeal regulator's rejection of takeover
Vero will appeal the Commerce Commission's rejection of its Tower takeover bid.
NZ's largest life insurer on the block
Commonwealth Bank of Australia may sell NZ life insurer Sovereign.
Partners Life annual profit down 13 per cent
Partners Life annual profit down 13 per cent as low interest rates push up actuarial costs
Tower considers capital raising after merger rejection
The Commerce Commission has declined a proposed merger between Tower and Vero.
Travel insurance dominates complaints
Insurance remains the largest category of complaints investigated by FSCL.
Less than 30pc of Kaikoura claims paid
Eight months after the quake less than 30 per cent of insurance claims have been paid.
Insurer trials cover for travellers with mental illness
A travel insurer is to trial cover for people with pre-existing mental illnesses.
Tasman Tempest storm cost $62m
The final cost of the "Tasman Tempest" has come to $62m.
Hoons write off teen girl's 'little beast'
Her car was destroyed in a night - after she flipped burgers for six months to pay for it.
Cancelled flights and travel insurance
Here's what you need to know about cancelled flights and travel insurance.
Diana Clement: Honesty is the best policy
COMMENT: How technology is catching dodgy insurance claims.
Travelers not covered mid flight
Who is liable if your belongings go missing mid flight? Not the airline.
Insurers failing to comply with disclosure rules - RBNZ
RBNZ says licensed insurers are failing to comply with disclosure rules.
Tower board backs increased Vero takeover
Tower's board backing the increased takeover bid from Suncorp Group-owned Vero Insurance.
Tower trading halt; Vero lifts takeover tilt
Vero is offering $1.40 a share to take over Tower, valuing it at $236.1 million.
How much fun is too much fun?
COMMENT: While some people don't save enough to retire, some save too much.