Risky Business

BusinessDesk explores the insurance industry. 

The Buffett Factor in NZ premiums
Risky Business

The Buffett Factor in NZ premiums

The Canterbury quakes let reinsurers rewrite NZ cover, sending premiums higher.

Risky Business: understanding NZ’s insurance sector
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Risky Business: understanding NZ’s insurance sector

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Victoria Young 11 Sep 2025
Average home insurance tops $2,000
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Average home insurance tops $2,000

Insurance premiums in New Zealand have increased dramatically in recent years.

Michael Neilson 11 Sep 2025