Motor & Fleet

Motor claims inflation is structural and EVs aren't the cause

Motor claims inflation is structural and EVs aren't the cause

EV repair costs might grab more headlines but petrol and hybrid vehicles are quietly driving cost inflation just as much

Daniel Wood Jul 17, 2026
Embedded luxury: Carmakers' insurer partnerships reshape motor distribution

Embedded luxury: Carmakers' insurer partnerships reshape motor distribution

Luxury carmakers are seizing control of the insurance buying pathway and forcing the industry to rethink distribution, underwriting and broker value

Kiwi EV owners foot a steeper insurance bill than petrol drivers

Kiwi EV owners foot a steeper insurance bill than petrol drivers

Scarce certified technicians and imported parts are pushing premiums higher

New Zealand riders halt registrations amid ACC levy standoff

New Zealand riders halt registrations amid ACC levy standoff

Three engine bands to reflect recorded injury patterns

AMI sets up rest stops to address driver fatigue over holidays

AMI sets up rest stops to address driver fatigue over holidays

Six stops planned for Easter and ANZAC travel peaks

Third-party mandate debated as government holds off on action

Third-party mandate debated as government holds off on action

Industry groups call for clearer numbers on uninsured motorists first

Uber gets dedicated AV insurance as driverless ambitions scale

Uber gets dedicated AV insurance as driverless ambitions scale

New facility eliminates coverage gaps across developers, fleet operators, and manufacturers

Enhanced premium cover for needs beyond off-the-shelf

Enhanced premium cover for needs beyond off-the-shelf

NZI relaunches Distinction premium personal lines suite for high-value clients

Government questions need for compulsory car cover

Government questions need for compulsory car cover

Officials note most drivers are already insured

IB TALK

Why brokers can't ignore environmental risk anymore

How brokers can protect themselves and clients as environmental exposures reshape the risk landscape

Underwriters under the microscope

Do they really deliver on speed, flexibility and claims service?

Water risks: Closing coverage blind spots for manufacturing and agriculture

A broker playbook for identifying water exposures

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