OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Fine print leaves many uncoveredCOMMENT: Insurance policy fine print often sets the bar very high when it comes to claims for cancers, heart attacks and a long list of other illnesses.15 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: KiwiSaver add-on aims to fill insurance gapCOMMENT: What to do about the problem of uninsured Kiwis? Many are woefully exposed when it comes to their life and health cover.08 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessInsurers pushing gag orders on payoutsCustomers complain insurers have refused to settle unless they stop posting negative comments on social media.29 Mar 09:30 PM
Personal FinanceInsurance complaints spikeA push by insurers to settle claims from the Christchurch earthquakes is partly behind a spike in complaints to the insurance ombudsman.27 Mar 07:35 PM
Employment'She'll be right' won't do the jobLaw change means companies need to check their insurance policies, writes Tim McCready24 Mar 04:28 AM
New Zealand1500 fake claims a year being investigatedOne customer claimed to lose $6k of jewellery from their handbag that was later found when a Southern Cross investigator followed up on the claim.07 Mar 04:23 AM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Insurance a must for empty-nesters off on OETravel can be surprisingly cheap but don't skimp on medical cover, writes Diana Clement.12 Feb 03:50 AM
Personal FinanceWhy picking a popular car could cost you more moneyYoung drivers may be costing themselves hundreds of dollars simply by choosing to buy a popular model of car.14 Jan 02:00 AM
OpinionGet financially fit and retire happyWhat's a new year without resolutions? Here are some expert tips for retirees.01 Jan 09:44 PM
OpinionIs an aging nation shying away from risks?Could the aging of the US population be behind all sorts of other phenomena, from anti- growth activism to the decline in business dynamism and entrepreneurship?31 Dec 01:00 AM
BusinessInsurers stop covering dronesDespite the hefty price tag, they are one of the most desired gifts.26 Dec 09:08 PM
BusinessCalculating Santa's travel insuranceGetting stuck in a chimney, eating spoiled milk, or a broken-down sleigh could result in Santa making a claim.21 Dec 09:15 PM
Personal FinanceDiana Clement: Confusopoly, laddering and a few twistsYou'd think writing about money was simply repeating the same concepts over and over again, but every year I come across new ideas, concepts and products.17 Dec 11:00 PM
BusinessChch home owners seek class actionDisgruntled owners of Christchurch homes damaged in the earthquakes are in court today seeking permission for a class action against insurer Southern Response.15 Dec 10:14 PM
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
