Insurance

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

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

Personal finance expert Mary Holm offers some wisdom about insurance. Audio

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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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

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

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

Why are retailers getting into selling insurance and is this good for the customer? The Panel asks business reporter Richard Meadows. Audio

Tens of millions of dollars in extra insurance payments may be paid to Cantabrians whose homes were damaged beyond repair in the earthquakes. Audio

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