Established in 1895 to represent
fire and general insurers in New Zealand

Cost of Insurance

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Storm costs

July and August weather event claims estimated to be $68 million
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Property Valuations and Demolition Costs

Property valuations and demolition costs: a caution for commercial property owners
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New Fair Insurance code

The obligations for both you and your insurer.
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Foreign Travel

Insurance tips from the Insurance Council.

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Marine Insurance Careers

Marine Insurance is a Specialised Area of the Worldwide Insurance Market . l

Marine Insurance is a specialised area of the worldwide insurance market. Why Might I be Interested in Marine Insurance?
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Natural disasters

The regulatory environment that we enjoy in New Zealand is successful

Natural disasters in New Zealand cost the insurance industry millions of dollars in claims.

But those who have insured against loss receive help to recover after a disaster.
See a table of natural disasters that have occurred in New Zealand since 1968

Insurance Council of New Zealand

The Insurance Council is an intermediary between the insurance industry and the world in which it operates. That world has experienced recent uncertainty over climate change, international conflict and rising crime

Insurance has never been a more vital part of commerce and communities than is today. We welcome you to our site where you may learn about the Council and its role.

The Council achieves significant changes that contribute to the efficient running of the industry both for practitioners and consumers. The Council believes this role to be its key function

The challenge of uncertainty

Insurance works best when both the provider and buyer gain from the partnership - when uncertainties can be guarded against.

Insurance hedges against the unknown and random events.

Learn in this site about insurance's role in your life and business and of the role that the Council fills in linking the industry, people, government and media to further the partnership.

 

 

 

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