Insurance

The Government says insurance premiums could come down under changes proposed to the Earthquake Commission Act. Audio

People in Christchurch who argue they've had a rough deal from the insurer are backing plans to double the maximum amount EQC pays out on a home destroyed in a disaster. Audio

Ships and oil rigs that come to New Zealand will be forced to massively boost the amount of insurance they carry to guard against the environmental costs of an accident. Audio

Tower's share price is down 2 % this morning, as claims from the Canterbury eartquakes continue to mount. Audio

The Insurance and Savings Ombudsman is calling for a law change to protect insurance customers who accidentally leave out information when applying for a policy. Karen Stevens says 10 percent of… Audio

A collective representing 30 marae is saying Maori pā should not insure their treasured wood carvings, to help drive down the high price of insurance - which can cost thousands of dollars. Audio

The Earthquake Commission is insisting the current model for settling earthquake claims is the right one. That's despite a report from one of the country's largest insurers that says the system is… Audio

The general insurer, Tower, is keen to expand its presense in the Pacific. Audio

Steve Patterson is a Christchurch businessman taking a case to the OECD against New Zealand-based insurers and construction companies, alleging human rights abuses of Christchurch quake victims. The… Audio

A survey of insured drivers has found most want uninsured drivers and cars off the road. Audio

Tower insurance says bringing back full replacement cover for homes destroyed by fire is part of a range of new products it is introducing. Audio

Tower insurance has brought back full replacement cover for homes destroyed by fire. Audio

A financial disputes agency says too many people get into trouble with money lenders and insurance companies because they don't understand the contract they've signed. Audio

New Zealand's largest travel insurer is urging tourists to be wary of hitting the bottle too hard while on holiday. Audio

Official figures show the Christchurch City Council's legal bill to settle its earthquake insurance claims is sitting at nine million dollars, and climbing. Audio

The Insurance Ombudsman is urging the incoming government to immediately draft new insurance leglisation to prevent thousands of people from having their health or life insurance policies voided if… Audio

We're answering your questions after last week's story on changes to home insurance policies from 'total replacement' to 'sum insured' cover. With Suzanne Wolton, AA Insurance's Head of Distribution… Audio

The way New Zealanders insure their homes is fundamentally changing as we move from 'total replacement' cover to 'sum insured'. So what does this mean for consumers? With Karen Stevens, the Insurance… Audio

Andrew Nutall, Financial advisor. David Haywood, Resident in Christchurch suburb of Avonside which is in the red zone. Audio

Ideas takes a look at insurance, its history, how premiums are calculated and the types of disputes that arise between policy holders and their insurance companies. Audio