The initial estimate of insurance claims within Aotearoa New Zealand arising from the tsunami resulting from the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai eruption is 60 claims totalling $5,876,560. Of the 60 claims, […]

With the borders starting to open on 28 February, it’s essential that travellers are insured for both Covid and traditional travel risks.  “With the much higher transmissibility of Omicron, we

The Insurance Council of New Zealand Te Kāhui Inihua o Aotearoa (ICNZ) urges West Coasters and Cantabrians to act now and follow the advice of local Civil Defence to protect

Gale force winds and storms between 9 and 13 September 2021 resulted in insurers supporting communities to the tune of $36.5 m. This is a significant rise, of $16.7 m,

Insurance Council of New Zealand Te Kāhui Inihua o Aotearoa (ICNZ) members are working with the Harbour Master and marina management to co-ordinate the safe recovery of wrecks, pollution management

Total weather-related insurance costs have already hit a record high in 2021 at $304.9 m*, beating the previous record, set in 2020, of $274 m. Insured losses are only part

Christmas Kirihimete is unfortunately a time of year when empty homes, full cars and perhaps being off our guard while staying away means more opportunities for burglaries and accidental loss

Whether you’re spending Christmas Kirihimete at home or heading away, take care not to let fire ruin the festive season says the Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) Te Kāhui

The storm of 16-19 July 2021 that affected large parts of the country led to $140.5 million in insurance pay-outs across to the community covering 5,534 claims. Worst affected areas

Check your travel insurance for COVID-19 cover before you book overseas travel. That’s the message from the Insurance Council of New Zealand Te Kāhui Inihua o Aotearoa (ICNZ) following the