OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Peer-to-peer lending qualmsMary Holm talks peer-to-peer lending, smart investing and replacement businesses.11 Dec 03:00 AM
OpinionPhil Newland: Litigation funders help to ensure level playing field for allLitigation risk and costs, and the time it can take to achieve an outcome through the court process, are such that many parties are simply unable to pursue valid legal claims.09 Dec 10:36 PM
New ZealandChristmas peak season for burglarsNot only is it the season to be jolly but it's also peak season for burglars to be on the prowl and ruin as many Christmases as possible.08 Dec 10:03 PM
OpinionMary HolmShopping around for insurance worth itOPINION: The savings you can make shopping around for insurance are certainly worth the hassle, writes Mary Holm.04 Dec 04:00 PM
EconomyCrackdown for cheating doctorsDoctors and specialists have been scamming health insurer, Southern Cross, which has just announced new measures in an attempt to save millions.24 Nov 01:34 AM
BDBDBusinessQuake costs pushes Tower into lossTower, the general insurer, posted an annual loss as it prepares for more expensive claims from the Canterbury spate of earthquakes23 Nov 09:10 PM
Personal FinanceInsurance commissions criticisedCommission payments to financial advisers are in the spotlight, with the release of a contentious report from the Financial Services Council.22 Nov 05:22 PM
BusinessMP issues reminder to insurersTwo years after a shake-up in the way house insurance is calculated, concerns remain over how well the public understand the change.15 Nov 04:00 PM
Personal FinanceRevealed: The biggest risks to our citiesIt's not volcanoes, earthquakes or pandemics, says new research.11 Nov 08:35 PM
BDBDBusinessWhy insurers hate new iPhonesInsurance fraud spikes whenever a new tech upgrade happens such as the release of a new iPhone.11 Nov 08:20 PM
BusinessBizarre antics trigger unusual payoutsLeopards and lions munching on cameras, a car colliding with a buffalo, and a seal attack have all triggered unusual payouts from a Kiwi insurance company.16 Oct 01:42 AM
SharesCBL debuts on NZX - shares up at $1.73Financial risk insurer CBL Corporation has made its stock market debut this morning, raising $125 million. Its shares opened at $1.74 each.12 Oct 10:10 PM
BusinessMeet the woman behind NZ's biggest insurance firmFrom factory floor to boss of NZ's biggest insurance firm, meet Jacki Johnson.11 Oct 10:00 PM
BusinessChristchurch CBD awakensThere's a renewed sense of optimism in the Christchurch business community.09 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessIs this a work of art?Lladro porcelain damaged in the Christchurch quake count as works of art - leaving a retiree out of pocket by nearly $200,000.08 Oct 09:15 PM
Business'Quirky' list of NZ pet insurance claims releasedAnthony McPhail, head of Southern Cross Pet Insurance, said the business had paid out more than $3 million on 10,000 claims over the past year.29 Sep 01:53 AM
New ZealandHouse move puts sick couple on floorA Whangarei couple have spent three months sleeping on a mattress on the floor as they battle to settle an insurance claim.18 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessSouthern Cross back in blackNew Zealand's biggest medical and health insurer has slipped back into the black, turning last year's $390,000 after-tax deficit into a surplus of $5.7 million.10 Sep 05:00 PM
CompaniesInsurer's float unfazed by market jittersWith equity market volatility on the rise, CBL Corporation boss Peter Harris admits it isn't the perfect time to launch an IPO.07 Sep 05:00 PM
KiwiSaverKiwiSaver provider to offer insuranceKiwiSaver provider Mercer is set to expand into the insurance market for the first time in a bid to capture more savers.07 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessThousands of Kiwi homes under-insuredNearly half of Kiwi homes are under-insured by more than 10 per cent.06 Sep 04:00 PM
CompaniesCBL buys insurance firm in OzNew Zealand-based credit surety and financial risk insurer CBL Insurance has bought Australian specialty insurer Assetinsure Holdings for $46 million.31 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDBusinessTradeMe launches insurance offeringTradeMe Group has launched an insurance with Tower, as part of the online auction site's plan to diversify into financial services.13 Aug 09:47 PM
CompaniesCBL pushes on with plan for listingCBL Insurance has appointed a new director and is understood to be forging ahead with plans to carry out a stock exchange listing this year.10 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Top 6 life insurance mistakes Kiwis makeDiana Clement looks at the six biggest life insurance mistakes that Kiwis make.31 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessPaul Moodie: Directors insured? Maybe notIf your company does not have a constitution, there is no ability for the company to indemnify or take out insurance to protect you.30 Jul 02:00 AM
OpinionInsurance cold calls tipped for NZCold calling for new insurance customers - or just churning? David Chaplin investigates. Cold-calling is a legitimate, if irritating, sales technique. And insurance, as everyone knows, is sold, not bought.29 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandHealth insurance pay-outs reach $1 billionAnnual health insurance claim pay-outs have reached $1 billion for the first time.23 Jun 08:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Insurance fraud high priceInsurance is a privilege. If you're caught breaching the terms and conditions of your policy, you could be blacklisted from both your present and any other insurer, writes Diana Clement.19 Jun 05:00 PM
