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Kiwi man '30 minutes from death' after brutal Bali stabbing

The tropical dream holiday turned nightmare after the frenzied attack in Kuta.

Suncorp boss hopeful insurance premium increases will slow following hefty hikes in 2023

Focus on reinsurers ahead of Suncorp renewing its contracts in July.

Eskdale residents still ‘fighting with insurance companies’ since cyclone damage

Flood-affected residents are still battling insurance claims a year on

The uninsurable world: What climate change is costing property owners

Soaring premiums are a de facto ‘carbon price’ on consumers as the weather gets worse.

IAG's profit up as average home insurance premiums jump 30 per cent

Chief executive Amanda Whiting says insurer needs to prepare for the future.

'Everyone is in a different boat' - insurance issues linger a year on from the cyclone

Premiums continue to rise, as insurers move further towards address-level pricing.

Auckland pensioner left homeless by floods trapped in 'bureaucratic stalemate'

A year ago, Sheryl Clarke was rescued from her flooded home. Now she just wants it fixed.

A rescue, a landslip and no home to go to

Kim Weston rescued her mother Sheryl Clarke during the Auckland Anniversary floods. A year later Clarke's home is still red-stickered. Video / Sylvie Whinray

Insurance fraud allegations up 22pc amid spike in staged car crashes

'Syndicates' may be involved in staged car crashes.

Mega $62m apartment repairs: Residents return to high-rise CBD block

Apartments are gradually being handed back by the head contractor, Teak Construction.

Little-known banking 'handbrake': Insurance paid them out, then ASB said they couldn't touch it

A change to how insurance funds are paid out feels 'unfair'.

Suncorp CEO: 'It just hasn’t let up this year'

Jimmy Higgins talks resilience, foreign investment and Hollywood strikes.

Four CBL directors fined for breaches of disclosure rules

The lack of disclosure meant 'investors were wholly unaware of the escalating problems'.

'We saved every cent': Kiwi traveller trapped with unusable $900 policy

A Kiwi is stuck with an unusable $900 policy after his plans were disrupted by war.

'Check your policy': Unusual clause leaves couple in limbo after burglary

An insurance watchdog has warned the public to check their insurance policies now.

Council wrestles ‘crazy’ insurance costs

“This is not a sustainable thing going forward.”