natural hazards
Climate report warns of steep insurance premium increases and coverage gaps for coastal homes, with 10,000 properties at risk by 2050
11th Nov 24, 3:47pm
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Climate report warns of steep insurance premium increases and coverage gaps for coastal homes, with 10,000 properties at risk by 2050
Reserve Bank’s latest financial stability report says risk-based insurance pricing is a continuing trend and high-risk properties may see further increases
5th Nov 24, 11:17am
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Reserve Bank’s latest financial stability report says risk-based insurance pricing is a continuing trend and high-risk properties may see further increases
Can NZ’s supply chain build enough resilience and sustainability to survive the next global crisis?
22nd Oct 24, 11:19am
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Can NZ’s supply chain build enough resilience and sustainability to survive the next global crisis?
Dunedin flood results in 600 insurance claims so far, IAG NZ CEO Amanda Whiting says, and NZ needs to prioritise investing in natural hazard risk reduction and resilience
15th Oct 24, 5:00am
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Dunedin flood results in 600 insurance claims so far, IAG NZ CEO Amanda Whiting says, and NZ needs to prioritise investing in natural hazard risk reduction and resilience
In a new Of Interest podcast episode, John Lyon explains why it's hard to judge insurers' finances on a year by year basis, and why NZ's risk profile is the most significant barrier to enter the local insurance market
1st Oct 24, 4:41pm
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In a new Of Interest podcast episode, John Lyon explains why it's hard to judge insurers' finances on a year by year basis, and why NZ's risk profile is the most significant barrier to enter the local insurance market
New research funded by Natural Hazard Commission finds volcanic ashfall could impact hundreds of thousands of North Island homes, driving need for damage forecast model
23rd Sep 24, 2:53pm
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New research funded by Natural Hazard Commission finds volcanic ashfall could impact hundreds of thousands of North Island homes, driving need for damage forecast model
Labour Party Finance Spokesperson Barbara Edmonds highlights critical role of insurance in New Zealand’s financial future as natural hazard risks increase and insurance premiums continue to rise
5th Sep 24, 11:57am
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Labour Party Finance Spokesperson Barbara Edmonds highlights critical role of insurance in New Zealand’s financial future as natural hazard risks increase and insurance premiums continue to rise
Suncorp NZ boss Jimmy Higgins encouraged by Parliament's cross-party climate inquiry but says reinsurer appetite won't improve until NZ has plans in place to tackle future natural hazard risks
20th Aug 24, 1:00pm
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Suncorp NZ boss Jimmy Higgins encouraged by Parliament's cross-party climate inquiry but says reinsurer appetite won't improve until NZ has plans in place to tackle future natural hazard risks
IAG says New Zealanders are less personally concerned about climate change than they were a year ago but more people are concerned about the impacts
5th Aug 24, 2:03pm
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IAG says New Zealanders are less personally concerned about climate change than they were a year ago but more people are concerned about the impacts
Who pays when it comes to climate adaptation is a distribution issue, according to the Reserve Bank
29th Jul 24, 3:07pm
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Who pays when it comes to climate adaptation is a distribution issue, according to the Reserve Bank
Insurance Council tells Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure Committee natural hazard events are affecting global reinsurers’ view of NZ
16th Jul 24, 12:57pm
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Insurance Council tells Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure Committee natural hazard events are affecting global reinsurers’ view of NZ
Associate Finance Minister David Seymour says he has asked Treasury to review financial and levy settings for natural hazards
1st Jul 24, 12:42pm
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Associate Finance Minister David Seymour says he has asked Treasury to review financial and levy settings for natural hazards
Toka Tū Ake EQC secures a record $9.2 billion in reinsurance coverage, almost $1 billion more than last year's reinsurance cover
6th Jun 24, 5:00am
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Toka Tū Ake EQC secures a record $9.2 billion in reinsurance coverage, almost $1 billion more than last year's reinsurance cover
The RBNZ says dwelling insurance ‘is becoming more risk-based’ and owners of higher-risk properties may find insurance increasingly unaffordable
29th Apr 24, 3:56pm
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The RBNZ says dwelling insurance ‘is becoming more risk-based’ and owners of higher-risk properties may find insurance increasingly unaffordable
New Zealand needs reinsurance. Does the reinsurance market need New Zealand?