Insurance
People downgrading car insurance as policy costs rise
13 Feb 2025
It appears more people are looking at downgrading their car insurance, to third party cover, as policy costs continue to rise. Figures from insurance price comparison website "Quashed" shows car… Audio
More than 10,000 Kiwi properties could be uninsurable as risk grows
10 Nov 2024
Thousands of homes could be left unprotected in the coming years as new research points to a looming insurance crisis because of climate change.
No insurance for many stranded tourists in New Caledonia
21 May 2024
Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman Karen Stevens speaks to Lisa Owen about lack of insurance cover for cases of civil unrest and riots, as seen in New Caledonia. Audio
Insurance Q & A with Karen Stevens
7 May 2024
Claiming on insurance can be complicated and legalistic - insurance ombudsman Karen Stevens answers your questions Audio
Insurer Tower quitting commercial rural sector to focus on smaller goals
20 Nov 2023
The insurance company is quitting the commercial rural sector to 'simplify and improve efficiency.'