Catastrophe & Flood

FENZ and union clash over pay, fleet, and staffing

FENZ and union clash over pay, fleet, and staffing

Insurance sector monitors levy risk and response capacity shifts

Roxanne Libatique Apr 29, 2026
Claims mount following Wellington floods as losses spread across lines

Claims mount following Wellington floods as losses spread across lines

NHC figures show landslides leading Wellington event claims

NZ flood rebuild floor ruling clarifies insurer obligations

NZ flood rebuild floor ruling clarifies insurer obligations

Decision shows policy limits as homeowners seek adaptation measures

Insurers scale up Wellington flood response amid rising claims

Insurers scale up Wellington flood response amid rising claims

Property, motor, and commercial lines exposed to repeat events

NZPFU pushes wider scrutiny of FENZ operations

NZPFU pushes wider scrutiny of FENZ operations

Leave remediation, fleet inquiry, and strikes watched by insurers

Asia-Pacific catastrophe losses hit US$76 billion, cover lags

Asia-Pacific catastrophe losses hit US$76 billion, cover lags

Report shows resilience planning lagging as losses exceed cover

Insurers gear up for Wellington severe weather damage claims - ICNZ

Insurers gear up for Wellington severe weather damage claims - ICNZ

State of emergency holds while city tracks slips and debris

Wellington extends emergency response following flooding, landslips, and road closures

Wellington extends emergency response following flooding, landslips, and road closures

Heaviest rain has eased but slopes remain unstable and wet

Storm frequency rises as claims climb 256% in New Zealand

Storm frequency rises as claims climb 256% in New Zealand

Poll shows public support for long‑term storm risk measures

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