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House Insurance: How Much Should I Insure My House For?

When was the last time you revised the level of insurance cover on your home? According to Canstar's latest Home and Contents Insurance Awards research, just 55% of homeowners are confident they have enough insurance …

Home & Contents Insurance - April 29th

Transit Insurance When Moving House: Do You Need It?

Arriving at your new house or apartment after a move only to discover your furniture has been broken, your glassware has been chipped, or some of your clothes have gone missing can be a disappointing …

Banking & Insurance - April 24th

Initio Insurance: Canstar Innovation Award Winner 2024

When Initio launched, it was the first company in New Zealand to offer home insurance policies directly to consumers online. And now, over ten years later, it's still setting the standard in online insurance. Initio's groundbreaking …

Home & Contents Insurance - April 24th

What Can Void Your Home Insurance?

Your home is more than a roof over your head. It’s a valuable investment, and it's certainly worth protecting by insuring it. In fact, when you take out a home loan, the lender is likely …

Home & Contents Insurance - April 22nd

Keeping Homes Weathertight | What are the 4Ds?

Leaky buildings have been an ongoing issue for the property sector in NZ stretching back to the 1990s. A range of factors can lead to a leaky home. And, unfortunately, substandard construction can see homeowners …

Home & Contents Insurance - April 22nd

Rental Bonds: How They Work in New Zealand

Why do I need to pay a rental bond? A rental bond is typically required by landlords as a form of security against any potential damages to the property or unpaid rent during the tenancy period. …

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Home & Contents Insurance - April 16th

Water & Flood Damage: What Does Insurance Cover?

It's not just the unfortunate owners of leaky homes who need to worry about dampness. Water and flood damage are some of the most common reasons for insurance claims. However insurance companies don't treat all …

Car Insurance - February 21st

Insurance Fraud: What It Is and What Are the Penalties?

Last year, in New Zealand, according to the Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ), insurance fraud cost its members $880m. It estimates that between 5% and 10% of all claims submitted are fraudulent. If you have …

Home & Contents Insurance - February 20th

How to Save on Home and Contents Insurance

The cost of insuring your home and its contents can vary massively based on factors including where in the country you live, the materials used to build your home and the value of its contents. …

Home & Contents Insurance - February 12th

Ending A Lease: What Are Your Responsibilities as a Renter?

What are the renter's responsibilities? Before moving day As a renter, you have certain responsibilities that you must meet before you move out. These include: Giving notice: give at least 28 days’ written notice to end a …

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