From 30 June 2021, New Zealanders will have a single point of contact to support their insurance recovery if their home or land is damaged in a natural disaster. This follows the commencement of the new Natural Disaster Response Model between The Earthquake Commission (EQC) and eight insurers, previously announced in November 2020. The partnership …
The Insurance Council of New Zealand – Te Kāhui Inihui o Aotearoa – is urging those affected by the tornado that ripped through the South Auckland suburb of Papatoetoe on Saturday 19 June, to stay safe and reach out to their insurer for support. “It is exactly these types of sudden unexpected events that your …
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The Insurance Council of New Zealand is proud to launch is official te reo name – Te Kāhui Inihua o Aotearoa. Tino whakahīhī ana a Te Kaunihera Inihua o Aotearoa ki te tuku i tā rātou ingoa Māori ki te ao. Tim Grafton, CE ICNZ, says; “ICNZ and its members recognise just how important it is …
INSURANCE COUNCIL OF NEW ZEALAND LAUNCHES TE REO NAME – TE KĀHUI INIHUA O AOTEAROA Read More »
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 severe or wintery weather be sure to check how well-prepared your house and property is for the months ahead. Some areas in New Zealand can …
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. “Floods can leave vast damage in their wake and your insurer is there to support you and help you get back on your feet,” says …
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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 premiums. However, ICNZ CEO Tim Grafton said we will engage constructively to achieve a better way of applying the tax on insurance consumers which should …
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 Insurance Council of New Zealand, says that while winter is a couple of months away, the long Easter weekend ahead offers a perfect opportunity to …
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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 are no nasty surprises on your return. To help prevent the need to make an insurance claim: Burglary prevention tips:
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 pandemic COVID-19. Tim Grafton, CE Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ), says the sector has responded to the new reality of global travel amid …
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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 for the twelve months to December 2020. The revised figure includes the preliminary cost of the severe weather and floods across the Greater Wellington region …
2020 THE COSTLIEST YEAR FOR SEVERE WEATHER – CUSTOMERS GET $248M SUPPORT FROM INSURERS Read More »
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