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New repair model bad for consumers: Panel Beaters Assn
The country's largest insurer is rolling out its own collision repair facilities around the country, but industry leaders warn it will bring reduced consumer choice and poor quality control. IAG… Audio
Panel beaters cry foul over IAG competitor
Panel beaters are concerned about the insurance giant IAG opening its own repair shop in east Auckland. Audio
IAG: taking greater account of risk
In March IAG, which corners almost half of the capital's insurance market, pulled back from writing new insurance policies in Wellington. Audio
Insurance, R&D investment and meat alternatives
Business commentator Rod Oram talks to Kathryn about an IAG move to start charging homeowners more for their insurance in risky areas, also Douglas Pharmaceuticals invests $150m to expand its R&D and… Audio
Insurance woes: what impact of IAG pull-back in Wellington?
The Commerce Minister, Kris Faafoi, has ruled out the idea of a state-owned insurance company becoming a reality any time soon, and is urging people to `shop around' for their insurance. This follows… Audio
Climate change utterly transforming insurance game
There's an inherent tension between economic progress and preserving the environment, and two stories from today aptly demonstrated that tension. Plus, the insurance industry is having to adapt to… Audio
‘No secret’ about Wellington insurance risk – Insurance Council
The decision by IAG to limit its home and contents policies in Wellington isn't a surprise to Insurance Council CEO Tim Grafton, who says it's a natural response to the large earthquake risks in the… Audio
IAG limits new Wellington customers
Wellington' biggest insurance provider says it is rejecting more applications than it accepts in the capital - but insists it does not have a blanket policy to say no to new home and contents… Video, Audio
IAG cautious about insuring Wellington residents
IAG, the parent company of insurance brands AMI and State, will no longer take on any new customers in the Wellington area. Chief executive of the Insurance Broker's Association Gary Young says since… Audio
IAG removes sales incentives on all insurance brands
The general insurer, IAG, whose brands include AMI, NZI, State and Lumley, is abolishing sales incentives for staff. Audio
Chch quake claimants may miss limitation period
EQC CEO Sid Miller says the Crown agency's focus is on settling claims, but homeowners won't be able to take court action against insurers once their limitation periods expired. A source says EQC is… Audio
Limitation periods for Chch quake due to expire despite 'bloody mess'
As IAG and Southern Response's limitation periods for claims resulting from the February, 2011 earthquake nears, Christchurch lawyer Peter Woods says the current situation is a "bloody mess". Audio
IAG work not worth the hassle, panel beater says
Despite insurance work from IAG making up a third of his revenue, Timaru panel beater Hamish Gardyne says he will no longer take work from the insurer because repair jobs often cost more than it is… Video, Audio
IAG blames adventure park, Orion for Christchurch fires
Insurer IAG is taking Christchurch Adventure Park and lines company Orion to court over February's Port Hills fires. Audio
Insurer takes legal action after Port Hills fires
The insurer IAG is taking legal action against the Christchurch Adventure Park and the lines company Orion over February's Port Hills fires. Audio
'I can't deal with it anymore': Cantabrians protest against insurance company delays
Christchurch woman Jo Petrie, whose St Martins home was damaged in both the September 2010 and February 2011 quakes, lead a protest over delays to settling Cantabrian's quake claims. Video, Audio
Eleventh hour change by IAG over Chch quake deadline
Hundreds of Christchurch residents with quake damaged homes could be caught out after IAG revealed it is going to apply a statute of limitations defence against future claims, starting from tomorrow.
…Insurer warns of failure risk in braided plumbing pipe
New Zealand's largest insurer is keeping a close eye on a very common type of household plumbing hose after a rise in failures across the Tasman. Audio
Steel mesh could compromise house insurance
The steel mesh in tens of thousands of NZ homes could compromise their insurance, major UK insurers have told a class action lawyer. Audio
Insurance sector counts cost from Sydney storm
Over to Australia now and insurance companies are counting the cost from the disastrous storm and king tides in New South Wales. Audio