Insurance
A full range of insurance products and services are available in New Zealand - most of which are underwritten by international insurance organisations.
The Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) is an industry organisation established in 1895 which represents fire and general insurers in this country.
New Zealand has one of the least regulated insurance markets in the world - in part due to the proactive work of the insurance industry in developing a self-regulatory framework.
The ICNZ has more information on the likely effects of the Christchurch earthquake on the insurance industry, plus all of the introductory information you are likely to require such as full lists of insurers of each type, and their contact details.
Insurance is an almost universal consumer item and as such has featured regularly in product reviews by Consumer NZ. For an objective review of many of these products and services, enquire online at www.consumer.org.nz
The Christchurch Earthquakes
This recent event is the largest single insurance event ever to happen in New Zealand and will have impacts on the insurance policies of all New Zealanders.
