Scammers are targeting insurance payments With the volume of payments being made by insurers, especially following the recent flooding and cyclone events, it is inevitable that these will be the target of scammers. There are two main issues to be aware of: Invoice...
What’s likely to happen with insurance premiums in 2023 & 2024? 2023 has already seen the largest volume of weather-related insurance claims in New Zealand’s history, with claim losses exceeding 2022, which was also a record year. The increasing number...
Three reasons it’s important to get the details of the other driver in a vehicle accident This might seem obvious but when Police attend an accident you may be fooled into thinking that they have it all in hand. Or if the other party (or a witness) takes your...
A close relationship between the architect and builder during the design of a building can often solve future problems before they arise. The same applies during the construction phase too. But what liability does a builder face for failures in the design of a...
Aside from the personal impact of flood damage to their own property there are two main implications from recent events for contractors. The first priority must be ensuring the site is safe, including minimising further damage. Undamaged Sites Some construction sites...
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....
