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Kaikoura earthquake

Clues left by the Alpine Fault’s last big quake reveal its direction – this will help NZ prepare for the inevitable next rupture
18th Oct 24, 9:26am
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Clues left by the Alpine Fault’s last big quake reveal its direction – this will help NZ prepare for the inevitable next rupture
Could insurers afford a Canterbury-sized earthquake in Wellington? ICNZ’s departing CEO Tim Grafton says it raises ‘some questions’ around reinsurance affordability
5th Apr 24, 7:42am
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Could insurers afford a Canterbury-sized earthquake in Wellington? ICNZ’s departing CEO Tim Grafton says it raises ‘some questions’ around reinsurance affordability
Ex-Governor-General and High Court Judge Silvia Cartwright to lead public inquiry with 'all the powers of a Royal Commission' into the Earthquake Commission
13th Nov 18, 10:46am
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Ex-Governor-General and High Court Judge Silvia Cartwright to lead public inquiry with 'all the powers of a Royal Commission' into the Earthquake Commission
Insurance lawyer Andrew Hooker highlights the dangers of signing a settlement document presented to you by your insurer
6th Mar 18, 5:00am
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Insurance lawyer Andrew Hooker highlights the dangers of signing a settlement document presented to you by your insurer
With a strong economy, modest insurance premium increases, and the EQC Act review set to benefit insurers, S&P says quakes and cyclones aren't deterring reinsurers from the NZ market
13th Sep 17, 7:31am
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With a strong economy, modest insurance premium increases, and the EQC Act review set to benefit insurers, S&P says quakes and cyclones aren't deterring reinsurers from the NZ market
Gareth Vaughan looks at Kiwibank's big IT about-face and suggests the recent shareholding change at the bank is the driving force behind it
4th Sep 17, 9:58am
Gareth Vaughan looks at Kiwibank's big IT about-face and suggests the recent shareholding change at the bank is the driving force behind it
Big IT project impairment hits Kiwibank's profit hard as new look board influenced by new shareholders reviews strategy
1st Sep 17, 10:00am
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Big IT project impairment hits Kiwibank's profit hard as new look board influenced by new shareholders reviews strategy
Expensive car repair, building and Kaikoura quake costs prompt Suncorp to flag premium increases in its annual results 
4th Aug 17, 3:14pm
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Expensive car repair, building and Kaikoura quake costs prompt Suncorp to flag premium increases in its annual results 
RBNZ notes insurers are lowering their solvency margins, with some leaning more heavily on their shareholders in times of crisis
31st May 17, 1:53pm
RBNZ notes insurers are lowering their solvency margins, with some leaning more heavily on their shareholders in times of crisis
Expense growth outstrips income growth at Kiwibank as net interest margin and funding costs fall
21st Feb 17, 9:59am
Expense growth outstrips income growth at Kiwibank as net interest margin and funding costs fall
BNZ, Kiwibank Wellington buildings remain closed after November 14 earthquake
31st Jan 17, 9:27am
BNZ, Kiwibank Wellington buildings remain closed after November 14 earthquake
Local Tourism and primary production impacted; losses offset by reconstruction activity; national impact minor
6th Dec 16, 10:00am
by Guest
Local Tourism and primary production impacted; losses offset by reconstruction activity; national impact minor
Youi says it's part of its 'business practice' to keep writing new insurance policies in most cases in disaster struck areas, even if its competitors don't
30th Nov 16, 10:50am
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Youi says it's part of its 'business practice' to keep writing new insurance policies in most cases in disaster struck areas, even if its competitors don't
Kiwibank delivers slow September quarter as NZ Super Fund, ACC completed buy-in. Hastings office comes to fore after earthquake
30th Nov 16, 9:58am
Kiwibank delivers slow September quarter as NZ Super Fund, ACC completed buy-in. Hastings office comes to fore after earthquake