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Households could be paying considerably more by staying with the same insurer
3+ hour, 58+ min ago (295+ words) New Zealanders are spending far more of their income on insurance than they used to, and they may be paying considerably more by staying with the same insurer. Stats NZ data shows in the past five years, average house insurance…...
Homeowners warned to brace for insurance levy hike
9+ mon, 3+ day ago (101+ words) The Insurance Council's highlighting the tough balancing act facing the Government, over the Natural Hazard Commission insurance fund shortfall. " The Government is signalling a home insurance levy increase to help bolster the Commission's kitty. " Cabinet is set to decide on…...
Upcoming increase in insurance charges to homeowners
9+ mon, 4+ day ago (115+ words) Insurance consultant Dean Lester told Ryan Bridge that these changes could cost homeowners two to $300 more a year. The government says they'll carry $2 billion worth of risk but have about $500 ... Homeowners will have to pay more for home insurance to…...