Consumer NZ: Add-on car insurance ‘a total ripoff’ for buyers

Car buyers are being “hoodwinked” into paying hefty premiums for often unnecessary add-on insurance, Consumer NZ says. . . Read…

Fair Go’s tips for saving money on insurance, without losing cover

With the cost of living starting to pinch, many households are looking for how they can tighten their spending. Read…

July extreme weather insurance claims hit $43.7 million

After NIWA this month recorded New Zealand’s wettest winter on record, the Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) released data today…

House insurance premiums will rise despite EQC cap rise

Hopes many homeowners would pay less for insurance when the EQC cap rises from $150,000 to $300,000 could be dashed…

AA Insurance owner warns of premium increases

Suncorp, which owns a 68 per cent stake in AA Insurance, has warned of premium increases as it battles rising…

ICNZ provides tips for customers when making a claim

The Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) has released a guide for consumers in case they need to make an…

Phishing most frequently reported cyber scam

Phishing is the most commonly reported cyber scam in New Zealand, making up almost 71% of all reports . .…

Tough conditions for global cargo market likely to continue

While the international cargo market has now somewhat stabilised compared to 2021, the war in Ukraine and continued pressure on…

House insurance – how long will we be able to afford it?

Like many homeowners, Tim Cox has had sticker shock when he opened his latest insurance bill. The Island Bay resident…

Climate change contributing to extreme weather increase

Climate change was a factor in autumn being the second-equal warmest on record, but last season also brought extreme flooding,…