Posts by Dave Raggett
It’s a well-known fact that insurance premiums have gone up.
Over the past 2 years, New Zealand, and Gisborne in particular, has been hit with severe and frequent weather bombs. In addition, rising inflation has pushed building and construction costs through the roof. With the everyday cost of living putting the squeeze on Kiwi pockets, it’s no surprise that many shop around for a better…
Read MoreIs your home under-insured?
Most New Zealand insurance providers no longer offer unlimited replacement on your Home Insurance policy. The responsibility for setting the sum insured (cost to rebuild the home excluding land) sits with the homeowner. It’s important to check regularly (at least annually) that your sum insured is up to date to ensure your home is adequately…
Read MoreEmpower You 2024 Sponsorship
Emerre & Hathaway are proud sponsors of Empower You. Read more
Read MoreThe most expensive and difficult places to insure a home
As the country is getting battered by wet weather and flooding, people will be turning to their insurers to help with repairs. But for some towns, its getting harder and harder to insure your home at an affordable price. Read more
Read MoreProud Sponsor of The Great Kiwi Circus
Emerre & Hathaway are proud sponsors of The Great Kiwi Circus.
Read MoreProud Sponsor of Dancing for Life Education
Emerre & Hathaway are proud sponsors of the Dancing for Life Education fundraiser.
Read MoreProud Sponsor of Tiniroto School Bus
Emerre & Hathaway are proud sponsors of the Tiniroto Community/School Bus.
Read MoreHorse of the Year
Car insurance premiums are on the rise: What may lie ahead
Car manufacturers in the United States are collecting data about the way people drive their vehicles – and it could start happening in New Zealand, too. Read more
Read MoreFENZ Levy Increases
The FENZ levy rate will increase by 12.8% from 1 July 2024. The reason for this increase is to address a funding shortfall at FENZ. Levy is payable on all contracts of insurance that include the risk of fire where assets in New Zealand are covered. For contracts commencing on or after 1 July 2024,…
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