Insurance
Christchurch family in housing limbo for almost five years
On the 22nd of next month it will be five years, to the day, since 185 people died, and thousands of properties were damaged, in a 6.3 magnitude earthquake. Audio
CCC insurers agree to multi million dollar payout.
The Christchurch City Council has reached an agreement with its insurers for a 635 million dollar payout for earthquake damage. Audio
Christchurch Council insurance settlement $285-million short
The Christchurch City Council has agreed to a 635 million dollar earthquake insurance settlement, that's around 285 million short of what it wanted. Audio
Insurance Settled - Sally Murphy
The Christchurch City Council has reached an agreement with its insurer for a 635 million dollar payout for earthquake damage. The Christchurch City Council has been in a protracted dispute with its… Audio
Deadlines for EQC claims will vary with private insurers
The Earthquake Commission (EQC) has moved to clarify how long people have to take legal action against it, after concerns were raised about restraints contained in legislation. EQC chief executive...
Money - Mary Holm
Personal finance expert Mary Holm offers some wisdom about insurance. Audio
CCC calls for quake-claim deadline
The Christchurch City Council is asking the government to bring in legislation putting a deadline on settling all outstanding claims for earthquake damage.
Are consumers getting a bad deal from insurance brokers?
Are consumers getting a bad deal from those selling them insurance and other financial products, and will proposed changes to legislation address the most common complaints?
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Insurance customers could be receiving raw deal - report
A report wants greater consumer protection against insurance agents who may be switching people between insurance companies which really benefits the agents by earning them commissions. Audio
Legal pressure to cover mental illness in travel insurance
A young woman whose history of depression stymied her travel insurance is challenging a big insurer in what could turn out to be a landmark Australian legal case. Audio
Christchurch insurer will miss its claims deadline by months
The Christchurch insurer, Southern Response, has admitted it'll fall short of meeting its deadline for having 90-percent of all earthquake claims settled by the end of next year. Audio
TradeMe and insurance
Why are retailers getting into selling insurance and is this good for the customer? The Panel asks business reporter Richard Meadows. Audio
Get used to stormy weather - insurers
Weather-related events have cost insurers close to $100 million so far this year, and New Zealanders are being told to get used to it.
Court insurance ruling may mean millions more for quake victims
Tens of millions of dollars in extra insurance payments may be paid to Cantabrians whose homes were damaged beyond repair in the earthquakes. Audio
Clean-up bills 'not covered by insurance'
Some Manawatu farmers are facing huge flood clean-up bills and in many cases insurance will not be able to help, a spokesperson says.
Government says lower premiums could be expected
The Government says insurance premiums could come down under changes proposed to the Earthquake Commission Act. Audio
EQC changes welcomed in Christchurch
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 to be forced to take out more insurance
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 expects Christchurch earthquake claims to rise
Tower's share price is down 2 % this morning, as claims from the Canterbury eartquakes continue to mount. Audio
Insurance watchdog calls for law change over non-disclosure
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
