Catastrophe & Flood

ICNZ welcomes unchanged NHC levy amid cost-of-living concerns

ICNZ welcomes unchanged NHC levy amid cost-of-living concerns

Half surveyed unwilling to pay more for natural hazard cover

Roxanne Libatique Nov 21, 2025
Government defers levy hike over insurance affordability concerns

Government defers levy hike over insurance affordability concerns

Survey finds most Kiwis unwilling to pay higher insurance costs

Insurers review widespread damage from Timaru hailstorm

Insurers review widespread damage from Timaru hailstorm

Final cost unknown, claims volume likely to grow

Unions file urgent legal action to stop FENZ restructure

Unions file urgent legal action to stop FENZ restructure

Organisation proposes workforce changes with 140 positions set for the cut

NHC funds research to address New Zealand hazard risks

NHC funds research to address New Zealand hazard risks

New grants target insurance, resilience, and disaster preparedness

Ombudsman stresses accuracy after flood claim rejected for misinformation

Ombudsman stresses accuracy after flood claim rejected for misinformation

Reminder issued amid rising storm-related insurance claims

FENZ proposes workforce changes affecting emergency service delivery

FENZ proposes workforce changes affecting emergency service delivery

Chief cites evolving demands and resource limits as drivers for change

Union urges government action on FENZ staff and budget cuts

Union urges government action on FENZ staff and budget cuts

FENZ levy increase capped as firm faces major savings target

Fire and Emergency outlines savings plan as levy rises slow

Fire and Emergency outlines savings plan as levy rises slow

Government limits levy increase and directs agency to cut costs

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Global Weekly News Roundup July 03-07, 2023

Catch up on all the latest news including market continues recalibration at mid-year renewals

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