general insurance
Quashed data shows strong annual insurance premium rises, with differences between major cities and age groups
2nd Nov 24, 9:04am
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Quashed data shows strong annual insurance premium rises, with differences between major cities and age groups
General insurer Tower concludes ownership review with no proposed changes on the chopping block and says the RBNZ has cut the insurer’s solvency margin from $15 million to $0
9th Sep 24, 11:55am
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General insurer Tower concludes ownership review with no proposed changes on the chopping block and says the RBNZ has cut the insurer’s solvency margin from $15 million to $0
Tower Insurance readies its next risk-based pricing tool as CEO says he loves being the insurance underdog competing with bigger Aussie-owned rivals
29th May 24, 5:00am
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Tower Insurance readies its next risk-based pricing tool as CEO says he loves being the insurance underdog competing with bigger Aussie-owned rivals
Insurance comparison portal Quashed sees 300% increase in signups in first quarter of the year as thousands seek out insurance cost savings
25th May 24, 9:30am
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Insurance comparison portal Quashed sees 300% increase in signups in first quarter of the year as thousands seek out insurance cost savings
Investment losses push insurers' profit down despite increase in gross earned premiums
30th Mar 23, 7:50am
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Investment losses push insurers' profit down despite increase in gross earned premiums
FMA review prompts insurers to refund customers they over-charged and remove shonky products from the market; Poor performers unnamed and not prosecuted
22nd Jul 21, 5:00am
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FMA review prompts insurers to refund customers they over-charged and remove shonky products from the market; Poor performers unnamed and not prosecuted
RBNZ confirms it'll consider requiring insurers to hold more capital: Macquarie analysts expect life insurers to be hardest hit and warn stricter rules could scare companies off NZ
10th Jun 19, 12:57pm
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RBNZ confirms it'll consider requiring insurers to hold more capital: Macquarie analysts expect life insurers to be hardest hit and warn stricter rules could scare companies off NZ
Insurer Tower returns to profit as fewer storms and reduced exposure to risky places see it pay a low $45 in claims for every $100 received in premiums
22nd May 19, 6:50am
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Insurer Tower returns to profit as fewer storms and reduced exposure to risky places see it pay a low $45 in claims for every $100 received in premiums
A 'principles-based' approach towards regulating conduct and culture may sound flaky but it's the best option, say lawyer, ombudsman and consultant
6th May 19, 4:44pm
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A 'principles-based' approach towards regulating conduct and culture may sound flaky but it's the best option, say lawyer, ombudsman and consultant
David Hargreaves argues that the Government must take a more realistic approach than currently intended in its initiatives on financial conduct
1st May 19, 3:04pm
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David Hargreaves argues that the Government must take a more realistic approach than currently intended in its initiatives on financial conduct
Rip-off insurance products could be banned, banks made to get 'conduct' licences, insurers given time limits to settle claims, and bank/insurance managers held personally liable for misconduct under law changes being considered
27th Apr 19, 10:30am
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Rip-off insurance products could be banned, banks made to get 'conduct' licences, insurers given time limits to settle claims, and bank/insurance managers held personally liable for misconduct under law changes being considered
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi tells insurers to communicate price and policy changes more clearly, but won't force them to ensure insurance remains accessible
12th Mar 19, 2:59pm
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Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi tells insurers to communicate price and policy changes more clearly, but won't force them to ensure insurance remains accessible
IAG pulls back from providing contents insurance to new customers in Wellington in further move to more risk-based pricing
11th Mar 19, 4:05pm
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IAG pulls back from providing contents insurance to new customers in Wellington in further move to more risk-based pricing
A kiwi start-up that lets you buy insurance via Facebook is taking on the Aussie giants that dominate the market. Jenée Tibshraeny examines its offering
24th Aug 18, 9:21am
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A kiwi start-up that lets you buy insurance via Facebook is taking on the Aussie giants that dominate the market. Jenée Tibshraeny examines its offering
Buying insurance via Facebook Messenger a step closer to becoming a reality as Lloyd's of London agrees to underwrite Auckland insurance start-up, Cove
11th Jun 18, 5:10pm
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Buying insurance via Facebook Messenger a step closer to becoming a reality as Lloyd's of London agrees to underwrite Auckland insurance start-up, Cove
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi seeks feedback on insurance law revamp that aims to regulate insurers' conduct and better protect consumers who risk having their claims declined due to non-disclosure
22nd May 18, 11:39am
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Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi seeks feedback on insurance law revamp that aims to regulate insurers' conduct and better protect consumers who risk having their claims declined due to non-disclosure
Government commits to reviewing archaic laws criticised for putting consumers on the back foot when dealing with insurers
6th Mar 18, 11:47am
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Government commits to reviewing archaic laws criticised for putting consumers on the back foot when dealing with insurers
The insurance market may be consolidating, but the RBNZ says it's still attractive to overseas companies. We consider who's showing interest and look at what the new entrants to the market are up to
30th Nov 17, 3:48pm
The insurance market may be consolidating, but the RBNZ says it's still attractive to overseas companies. We consider who's showing interest and look at what the new entrants to the market are up to
Tower CEO sets sights on embattled insurer becoming a 'leading digital challenger brand' that uses better data to assess risk and target premiums
15th Nov 17, 9:29am
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Tower CEO sets sights on embattled insurer becoming a 'leading digital challenger brand' that uses better data to assess risk and target premiums
Tower's share price drops to record low of 64c as it unveils discounted share offer to address 'inherent uncertainty' via a $70m capital raise; Insurer reduces its annual loss to $8m
14th Nov 17, 9:58am
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Tower's share price drops to record low of 64c as it unveils discounted share offer to address 'inherent uncertainty' via a $70m capital raise; Insurer reduces its annual loss to $8m
Trading halt on Tower shares with insurer at 'advanced stage of finalising underwriting for a capital raising'
13th Nov 17, 2:32pm
Trading halt on Tower shares with insurer at 'advanced stage of finalising underwriting for a capital raising'
IAG says 'high risk regions' like Wellington to be hit hardest with further insurance premium increases; Notes households and businesses can also expect to pay higher excesses
23rd Aug 17, 3:12pm
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IAG says 'high risk regions' like Wellington to be hit hardest with further insurance premium increases; Notes households and businesses can also expect to pay higher excesses
Tower supports Vero as it challenges the Commerce Commission's decision to prevent the insurers from merging; Tower to push on with plans to raise capital
23rd Aug 17, 9:14am
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Tower supports Vero as it challenges the Commerce Commission's decision to prevent the insurers from merging; Tower to push on with plans to raise capital
Youi's boss to take up new role as CEO of OUTsurance - a South African insurer with the same parent as Youi
24th Feb 17, 10:07am
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Youi's boss to take up new role as CEO of OUTsurance - a South African insurer with the same parent as Youi
Insurer Youi cops $320,000 fine for widespread Fair Trading Act breaches; Side-steps fine of up to $9 million
15th Dec 16, 3:37pm
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Insurer Youi cops $320,000 fine for widespread Fair Trading Act breaches; Side-steps fine of up to $9 million