Property

Homeowners are taking on more risk – but not always knowingly

Homeowners are taking on more risk – but not always knowingly

Fresh data points to an advice deficit with direct implications for brokers

Roxanne Libatique Jul 25, 2026
Renti deal extends Tower’s move beyond direct-to-consumer distribution

Renti deal extends Tower’s move beyond direct-to-consumer distribution

It follows the Westpac underwriting handover and a planned Kiwibank referral book

Westpac NZ embeds natural hazard risk in insurance quotes

Westpac NZ embeds natural hazard risk in insurance quotes

Survey shows strong demand for clearer property hazard information

Half of New Zealanders fear losing access to home insurance

Half of New Zealanders fear losing access to home insurance

New Zealanders know what needs to change

Gradual damage disputes on the rise at NZ insurance ombudsman

Gradual damage disputes on the rise at NZ insurance ombudsman

The gap between when damage is found and when it started is costing homeowners

Willis bets on data to address property insurance's growing climate gap

Willis bets on data to address property insurance's growing climate gap

Huge claims and rising underinsurance are forcing risk managers to rethink their approach

Willis expands property facility as international rates keep falling

Willis expands property facility as international rates keep falling

With the facultative market tilting toward buyers, Willis is moving to put more capacity to work

Five property risk areas are now shaping insurer appetite and pricing at renewal

Five property risk areas are now shaping insurer appetite and pricing at renewal

Small gaps across an asset's lifecycle are adding up at renewal

Winter conditions linked to higher home fire risks

Winter conditions linked to higher home fire risks

New figures highlight a notable cost burden from residential fires

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

Underwriters under the microscope

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A broker playbook for identifying water exposures

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