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As a small island nation New Zealand has always lived with weather risk, but industry tracking shows storm-related claims were up more than 250% in the 12 months to February 2026. Storms struck somewhere in New Zealand roughly once ever...
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New data released recently reveals a record 46 storms over the past 12 months, driving a sharp rise in claims. Phil Gibson, AMI, State and NZI CEO, says: “Between autumn 2025 and summer 2026, our claims teams supported custo...
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Kris Faafoi is Chief Executive of the Insurance Council of New Zealand | Te K...
New Zealand has started 2026 with a reminder about the reality of extreme weather. In January, communities across the upper North Island and East Cape experienced torrential rain, flooding and landslips that damaged homes, cut pow...
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After severe flooding, the Chan* family’s house was badly damaged and needed to be rebuilt. Their insurer accepted the claim and agreed to cover the cost of rebuilding the home. However, a dispute arose about how high the...
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Insurance brokers available now to help residents understand cover and claims
UPDATED ARTICLE As Northland assesses the damage from this week’s severe weather event, New Zealand’s network of professional insurance brokers is on standby to help those affected navigate claims that may...Feature
Following weather-related states of emergency in five North Island districts, New Zealand’s network of professional insurance brokers is on standby to help those affected navigate claims that may result. The Insurance Brokers...
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Japan’s approach to earthquake insurance pricing, claims assessment, and dispute resolution is under examination by New Zealand legal and insurance specialists as they reassess how the local system is likely to perform after a...
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New Talbot Mills research commissioned by Suncorp New Zealand reveals a clear public appetite for action on climate adaptation, with 82% of New Zealanders wanting greater access to natural hazard risk information and strong support for...
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A local government perspective
A recent Suncorp-hosted seminar titled Unpacking the National Adaptation Framework aimed to facilitate conversations among insurers, government, businesses and communities about managing the growing risks from climate-related natural...Feature
October’s severe weather has generated about 6,000 claims
The spring storms that swept across New Zealand in October have left a trail of destruction, particularly in rural communities on the South Island. More than 3,300 claims have been lodged with major insurers, including IAG’s NZ...
