ARE YOU PREPARED FOR WINTER?
With wintery weather being felt across New Zealand, there are simple steps that can be taken to help keep your property safe this winter. To minimise and prevent damage in …
Media Releases
INSURERS SUPPORT CANTERBURY CUSTOMERS AFFECTED BY FLOODS
As the rain continues to hit the wider Canterbury region the Insurance Council of New Zealand is encouraging Canterbury residents to contact their insurer to support them with their recovery. …
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INSURANCE COUNCIL DISAPPOINTED INSURANCE PREMIUMS CONTINUE TO FUND FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
The Insurance Council of New Zealand is disappointed the government has announced its decision to continue to fund Fire and Emergency New Zealand(FENZ) services by taxing or levying people’s insurance …
END OF DAYLIGHT SAVINGS REMINDER TO CHECK YOUR HOUSE IS FIRE SAFE AND READY FOR WINTER
With clocks going back an hour this Sunday (4 April 2021) ICNZ is reminding Kiwis to check their house and property is ready for the cooler months ahead. Tim Grafton, CE …
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YOUR PRE-HOLIDAY INSURANCE CHECK LIST
If you’re heading away for a few days to make the most of long-weekends or school holidays this year, there are some simple things you can do to ensure there …
TRAVEL ADVISORY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT COVID-19 TRAVEL INSURANCE
As the potential of a trans-Tasman travel-bubble becomes more likely, the Insurance Council of New Zealand has today issued clarification on changes to travel insurance in response to the global …
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2020 THE COSTLIEST YEAR FOR SEVERE WEATHER – CUSTOMERS GET $248M SUPPORT FROM INSURERS
Insurance support for communities around the country hit by extreme weather events has hit a new annual record of $248m, with insurance customers making more than 13,600 weather related claims …
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JANUARY SOUTH ISLAND SEVERE WEATHER REACHES $2.9M IN INSURED LOSSES
Preliminary figures for the severe weather that kicked-off the new year for the lower South Island (2-3 January) has seen insurers pay $2.9m to their customers to help recover for …
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INSURERS CAUTION HOME BUYERS TO BE WARY OF INSURANCE PITFALLS FOR MULTI-UNIT BUILDINGS
Are you buying a new home attached to others? Is it being sold without a body-corporate to reduce costs and issues? The Insurance Council of New Zealand is urging all …
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INSURERS PAY MORE THAN $200M TO HELP CUSTOMERS RECOVERY FROM 2020’S SEVERE WEATHER
The Insurance Council of New Zealand’s preliminary annual figure for severe weather events reinforces the support provided to insurance customers, with insurers paying in excess of $202 million* in insured …
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