Insurance
No more jargon - putting the onus on insurers
A suite of draft changes to the insurance industry has been announced by Consumer affairs Minster Kris Kaafoi. Last year the Govt launched a review of the insurance contract law. Audio
Finance minister calls out the insurance industry over uninsurables
Finance minister warns the insurance industry they have a duty of care to soceity to not create a class of uninsurables. Audio
Saving our coasts from climate change means not building pointless and expensive seawalls
Guyon Espiner talks with a panel of University of Otago experts: Associate Professor Janet Stephenson, Dr Ben France-Hudson. Dr Caroline Orchiston and Professor Lisa Ellis. Audio
Poor review of life insurers
How do you feel about your insurer? If new research is anything to go by then not so good. A review of the conduct of life insurers found poor value products, over charging of premiums, and more. Audio
Picking up the fence posts: farming in Waiau after the quake
When the magnitude-7.8 earthquake shook North Canterbury nearly three years ago, a 3.5-metre high wall of earth formed on Dave and Rebekah Kelly's sheep and beef station. The 'Wall of Waiau' – as it's… Audio, Gallery
Picking up the fence posts: farming in Waiau after the quake
When the magnitude-7.8 earthquake shook North Canterbury nearly three years ago, a 3.5-metre high wall of earth formed on Dave and Rebekah Kelly's sheep and beef station. The 'Wall of Waiau' – as it's…
AudioChristchurch couple misled by Southern Response speak out
A couple who defeated the government's quake insurer in the High Court say its deceptive actions were nefarious and they want an apology and inquiry.
In 2012 Southern Response gave Karl and Alison… Video, Audio
Insurance industry to set up group to combat fraud
The insurance industry is setting up a special group to combat fraud, which it says is costing it hundreds of millions of dollars a year. Audio
Wellington apartment owner urges govt help with insurance
A Wellington apartment owner facing skyrocketing insurance premiums is demanding the government take over the natural disaster insurance industry.
Wellington City Council this week hosted the first… Audio
Investigation into Southern Response too early to call - Woods
The former Minister for Southern Response Megan Woods says while it's too early to call for a criminal investigation into the state insurer, the issue of the double detailed repair analysis (DRA) and… Video, Audio
Quake-hit homeowners baffled as Southern Response bosses silent
Another day, another Southern Response no-show. And Christchurch homeowners are asking where the company's chief executive Anthony Honeybone and its board chairman Alister James are, and why neither… Video, Audio
Southern Response 'misleading, deceptive' - court ruling
"Misleading & deceptive" - that's how the High Court has described the behaviour of Southern Response - the state owned quake insurer.
And it could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars. In… Audio
Insurers warn buyers over crash-avoiding cars
Car makers are accelerating the rollout of technology designed to avoid crashes. But while it's making car journeys safer, insurance companies are warning those eyeing discounts for buying… Video, Audio
David Chaston: Banking Expert
Banks have been a hot topic of late with a lot of criticism leveled at the Australian operators which dominate the New Zealand sector. Audio
Christchurch couple loses on-sold case against insurer IAG
A Christchurch couple who challenged the previous home owner's insurance company IAG to pay up and fix the house they bought have lost their case in the Supreme Court - a ruling which could create a… Audio
Confidence new tribunal will aid aggrieved quake claimants
A Christchurch insurance advocate says he is optimistic the new Canterbury Earthquake Insurance Tribunal will finally resolve the long-standing issues.
Canterbury quake insurance tribunal launched
The government has officially launched its Canterbury Earthquake Insurance Tribunal to help homeowners resolve long-standing insurance battles.
Insurance hikes for Wellington
Premium hikes are on the way for Wellington residents - and many of them will struggle to afford their homes or apartments anymore. Audio
Most people have no savings or insurance for short-term loss
Most people are gambling against personal loss, with inadequate savings and no insurance, according to study. 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
