by Ben Rickard | Feb 22, 2023 | Insurance
The recent flood and cyclone events have resulted in tens of thousands of property insurance claims across the North Island. While insurers typically use a panel of approved builders the scale of these events make it likely that a range of approaches will be needed....
by Ben Rickard | Feb 22, 2023 | Insurance
Below is information how to help make your Cyclone Gabrielle/flood insurance claim run as smoothly as possible. Ensure Health & Safety If you have been affected by the rain and floods, please ensure the safety of yourself, your family, loved ones, and those around...
by Ben Rickard | Nov 16, 2022 | Insurance
You might pay a bit more to use the services of an insurance broker compared to buying your insurance directly from an insurer. Is that extra cost worth it? Here are a few reasons why it might be a good investment. 1. Do you really know what you are buying?...
by Ben Rickard | Oct 7, 2022 | Insurance
It’s been a bad month for under-insurance, with three claim examples that should serve as a reminder to everyone to double check your cover is sufficient. Motor Home Crushed By Falling Tree This sounds like an unlikely scenario, but it is precisely what happened...
by Ben Rickard | Sep 14, 2022 | Insurance
It’s true. You might pay a bit more to use the services of an insurance adviser compared to buying your insurance directly from an insurer online. Is that extra cost worth it? We think so, and here are a few reasons why: 1. Do you really know what you are...
by Ben Rickard | Aug 5, 2022 | Insurance
From the first of August 2022 Builtin’s cover includes some new benefits. Check them out below along with other key features. Builtin’s Contract Works Insurance Cover if the property is occupied while still under construction (for contract perils...