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Mobile Mishaps: Millions Paid In Phone Insurance Claims Yearly

Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 12:44 pm | STATE Insurance

New State insurance data reveals New Zealanders lodge an average of 30 mobile phone claims every day. More >>

Most Peculiar Claims Of 2023: State Insurance Reveals

Thursday, 18 January 2024, 9:31 am | STATE Insurance

The State Insurance team has discovered there is no claim too quirky after reviewing 2023’s most peculiar claims . Dogs driving vans, stolen false teeth and speeding jandals were among the most memorable claim stories of the year. State Insurance ... More >>

When The Temperatures Drop, The Risk Of House Fires Goes Up

Tuesday, 25 July 2023, 10:53 am | STATE Insurance

With winter well underway, most New Zealanders have already dug out the woollen blankets, dusted off the heaters or stocked up on firewood to keep warm over the winter months, however, according to State, the drop in temperatures also sees an ... More >>

Watch Out For Water Damaged Vehicles Hitting The Market

Wednesday, 29 March 2023, 11:18 am | STATE Insurance

With many North Islanders now on the hunt for a replacement car, buyers should take extra care to check for flood damage in second hand vehicles. Over 6,200 vehicle claims were lodged with State, AMI and NZI, largely for flooded cars, as a result ... More >>

Keeping Safe While Christmas Shopping

Monday, 28 November 2022, 10:11 am | STATE Insurance

Christmas can be a busy and stressful time of year, and while most Kiwis are looking forward to spending time with friends and family, unfortunately it’s not unusual to see an increase in damaged cars, and shopping and Christmas gifts being stolen. ... More >>

Damaged And Lost Phones Cost New Zealanders $13.5 Million Every Year

Tuesday, 11 October 2022, 9:30 am | STATE Insurance

Damaged and lost mobile phones cost New Zealanders an average of $13.5 million every year, State Insurance can reveal. The figure is based on the 35,899 contents insurance claims State received for mobile phones over the past two and half years – adding ... More >>

Misplaced, Stolen, Dropped, Or Destroyed: New Zealand’s Top Contents Insurance Claims

Tuesday, 26 July 2022, 10:04 am | STATE Insurance

Mobile phones, glasses, and laptops are the items New Zealanders are most likely to misplace, damage, or have stolen, according to new contents claims data from State Insurance. An average of 33 mobile phones are claimed for every day, earning them ... More >>

New Report From State Insurance Highlights Kiwis’ Most Mistake Prone Moments.

Monday, 14 February 2022, 3:43 pm | STATE Insurance

State delves into the biggest blunders made by New Zealanders – and busts the most mistake prone myths – in a bid to help Kiwis make fewer mistakes in 2022. State, the insurance company for those with “too busy” lives, has collated a ... More >>

50% Of Kiwis Have Experienced Road Rage This Year, According To Nationwide Survey By State

Wednesday, 15 December 2021, 11:06 am | STATE Insurance

The ongoing strain of living with COVID-19 could be starting to show up on our roads, with 50% of New Zealanders having experienced some form of road rage in the past 12 months – according to a national survey by State Insurance and Ipsos [1]. Forty-one ... More >>

Mistake-prone Days Of The Week Revealed In Latest Campaign From State

Monday, 12 April 2021, 12:47 pm | STATE Insurance

New research from State Insurance suggests you are more likely to flood the house at the start of the week – but what about forgetting the handbrake, frying home electronics, and losing your eyeglasses? In its latest campaign, State has crunched ... More >>

State Steers Young Drivers Towards Benefits Of Third-party Insurance

Tuesday, 16 February 2021, 9:44 am | STATE Insurance

State’s latest campaign is out to help young drivers understand the risks of driving around without insurance – and help them avoid the lasting financial burden that can result if they have an accident. The campaign zeros in on how basic third-party ... More >>

Coping with too busy lives in the run up to Christmas

Tuesday, 17 December 2019, 12:48 pm | STATE Insurance

It’s the countdown to Christmas, the silly season, the month of madness. Whatever your preferred term, it almost always conjures up a panicked feeling as we all try to do more with less time. More >>

Take care of your car battery, Kiwis

Friday, 25 January 2019, 2:26 pm | STATE Insurance

New Zealanders need to get into the habit of regularly checking their car batteries, according to State. More >>

A trip to the beach could cost more than $2000

Thursday, 7 January 2016, 1:13 pm | STATE Insurance

Planning to hit the beach this summer? Don’t forget to secure your valuables or you could be left seriously out of pocket, according to State insurance. More >>

Life’s a beach, until something goes wrong

Friday, 4 December 2015, 4:41 pm | STATE Insurance

Beware beach-goers with ulterior motives is the message from insurance company State as New Zealanders get ready to hit the beaches this summer. Research conducted in conjunction with IAG into claims data for all New Zealand over the last five years ... More >>

State consults on branch network

Friday, 26 September 2014, 11:44 am | STATE Insurance

State insurance this week began consulting with employees on a proposal that could see the closure of the bulk of its branch network. Executive General Manager Craig Olsen says that the proposal is based on making sure that State has the appropriate ... More >>

State: still keeping you safe on the road this Easter

Thursday, 17 April 2014, 1:19 pm | STATE Insurance

The long-awaited Easter/ Anzac break is nearly upon us while the weather may have taken a turn for the worse in several parts of the country, many Kiwis will still be packing up their cars to take a road trip. More >>

State Driver Reviver stops to help weary drivers

Saturday, 12 October 2013, 12:18 pm | STATE Insurance

Thousands of travellers are expected to pull into State Driver Reviver rest stops on some of the country’s main routes this Labour Weekend to combat driver fatigue and enjoy free refreshments. More >>

Driver Reviver rest stops for Easter drivers with fatigue

Monday, 25 March 2013, 3:01 pm | STATE Insurance

Drivers will be offered free food and drink to encourage them to take a break at State Driver Reviver rest stops on some of New Zealand’s main routes this Easter weekend. More >>

Break out your beach feet

Tuesday, 4 December 2012, 2:32 pm | STATE Insurance

www.state.co.nz 4 December 2012 Break out your beach feet for Jandal Day Have you got your pedicure in order for summer yet because it’s time to break out your beach feet this summer with Surf Life Saving New Zealand and State Insurance. Surf Life ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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