Media Releases

As the Nelson bush fire continues to affect residents throughout the region, Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Karen Stevens urges residents to contact their insurers so they can make a claim.

With a record number of Kiwis now travelling overseas – New Zealanders took 2.9 million overseas trips in 2017 – having, and understanding, travel insurance is a must.

Precious jewellery can be damaged, stolen or lost. To make sure you have insurance cover should you ever need it, take a moment and check your policy, says Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman, Karen Stevens.

The Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme investigated 320 complaints and received 3,357 complaint enquiries in 2017-2018.

Think twice before you inflate your insurance claim, says Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman, Karen Stevens. “A ‘little lie’ can have big consequences.”

As wet and windy weather continues in some parts of the country, take preventative measures at home and on the roads, photograph any damage and contact your insurer before you clean up.

The Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman is reminding people to check that the amount your house is insured for enough to rebuild it in the event of a disaster.

Reviewer, Professor John McMillan, is inviting submissions to contribute to the IFSO Scheme independent review by 8 June 2018.

As wild weather continues, take preventative measures at home and on the roads, photograph any damage and contact your insurer before you clean up.

Understanding your insurance policy – including what you are covered for, and what you need to do to make a claim – could save a lot of headaches, says IFSO, Karen Stevens.