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rnz.co.nz > news > business > 586229 > driver-asks-insurer-how-can-a-24-year-old-car-increase-in-value-by-two-and-a-half-times-in-a-year

Driver asks insurer: How can a 24-year-old car increase in value by two-and-a-half times in a year?

23+ hour, 25+ min ago   (484+ words) A woman who was shocked to discover that her insurance company had increased the value of her car at renewal says it is a reminder to people to check what they are agreeing to. Nicki, who did not want to…...

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rnz.co.nz > news > business > 578837 > are-you-paying-more-for-car-insurance-because-of-your-gender

Are you paying more for car insurance because of your gender?

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (896+ words) If you have asked for a car insurance quote recently, you may have been asked your gender. You might have wondered why it matters. In a test by RNZ, a 42-year-old woman with a 2020 RAV4, parked in a Maunu, Whang'rei garage,…...

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rnz.co.nz > news > national > 565657 > some-kiwis-considering-ditching-insurance-due-to-rising-costs

Some Kiwis considering ditching insurance due to rising costs

7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (683+ words) Some people are considering taking the gamble to ditch insurance as prices continue to rise. Stats NZ figures show at March last year house insurance was up almost 25 percent, contents insurance up about 28 percent and car insurance up almost 23 percent…...

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rnz.co.nz > news > business > 565223 > warning-insurance-white-lies-can-have-big-repercussions

Warning insurance 'white lies' can have big repercussions

7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (628+ words) A couple who tried to get two different instances of car damage fixed in one insurance claim have had their claim declined and their insurance cancelled. It's prompted a reminder that being dishonest with insurers can have wider repercussions. The…...

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rnz.co.nz > news > national > 541800 > rising-car-insurance-costs-leads-motorists-to-consider-cheaper-third-party-policies

Rising car insurance costs leads motorists to consider cheaper third-party policies

11+ mon, 3+ week ago   (658+ words) It appears more people are looking at downgrading their car insurance to third party cover as policy costs continue to rise. Figures from insurance price comparison website Quashed shows the price of car insurance premiums are up 7 percent compared to…...