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73% Of Small Businesses Concerned About Cyber Security, New AMI Research Shows

Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:21 am | AMI Insurance

Research reveals 73% of small business owners worry about cyber security, yet over half feel confident in their protections, risking exposure as cybercrime escalates. More >>

AMI RepairHub To Open In Queenstown

Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 1:54 pm | AMI Insurance

IAG NZ Repairhub Limited is pleased to announce that an AMI RepairHub will open in Queenstown, following its acquisition of Queenstown Collision Centre. More >>

AMI Urges Winter Fire Safety Amidst Rise In House Fires

Tuesday, 16 July 2024, 9:51 am | AMI Insurance

AMI Insurance saw a nearly 40% increase in house fires between summer and winter 2023, versus a 20% increase the year before. More >>

New AMI Roadside Rescue Launch Among Thousands Of Callouts

Monday, 15 July 2024, 11:56 am | AMI Insurance

AMI Roadside Rescue is today launching its new service which will be available for all New Zealanders, anywhere around the country, whether you’re insured with AMI or not. More >>

AMI: Water Heating Systems Hot Targets For Thieves

Monday, 24 June 2024, 10:25 am | AMI Insurance

The costliest home burglary claims arise from the theft of water heating systems, new AMI data reveals. More >>

Over Half Of Drivers Distracted, And 21% Have Driven Under The Influence, New Research Shows

Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 8:45 am | AMI Insurance

Insurer AMI is cautioning drivers to be safe on the roads, as new research reveals that 55% of drivers admit to being distracted while driving*, and 21% said they’d driven under the influence of drugs or alcohol^. More >>

New AMI Insurance Hubs Strengthen Partnership With MTF Finance

Monday, 26 February 2024, 9:07 am | AMI Insurance

AMI is pleased to announce the introduction of AMI Insurance Hubs at select MTF Finance offices in Auckland and Christchurch. AMI Insurance has a new presence in Auckland, with an AMI hub now open inside the MTF Finance Mt Eden store. AMI is also ... More >>

AMI Reveals NZ’s Top Stolen Cars For 2023

Monday, 22 January 2024, 11:09 am | AMI Insurance

The AMI top 10 stolen cars list for 2023 has been released. For the second year running, the Toyota Aqua holds the unwanted title of New Zealand’s most stolen car, AMI reveals. AMI’s new insurance data – sourced from the largest general ... More >>

‘Tis The Season For Theft, Warns AMI

Monday, 18 December 2023, 9:14 am | AMI Insurance

AMI is warning people to be wary ahead of the busiest time of the year for theft claims. Almost 20% of all theft insurance claims occur during the festive period (Dec-Jan), with January consistently the top single month for all theft claims. “Typically, ... More >>

Bad Batteries Mostly To Blame For Around 54,000 Roadside Rescues, According To AMI

Wednesday, 6 December 2023, 7:33 pm | AMI Insurance

As we careen around the corner into Christmas and the summer road trip season, AMI has looked at the most common reasons drivers have called for a roadside rescue, with batteries clearly the top cause of callouts. “Between January and September ... More >>

Battery Related Fire Claims Points To Need For Consumer Safety Awareness

Monday, 2 October 2023, 9:09 am | AMI Insurance

At least one home insurance claim is lodged per month for fire damage caused by lithium-ion batteries and their charging systems, new AMI data shows. This trend has continued at a similar rate since AMI last reported on battery caused blazes ... More >>

Pots, Pans, And Stoves Cook Up Nearly 300 Fire Related Claims Yearly

Wednesday, 5 July 2023, 8:59 am | AMI Insurance

According to the general insurer’s claims data, stoves, pots and pans made up 72% of appliance related house fire claims last year. “For three consecutive years, the stove has been responsible for the most appliance fire related claims, causing ... More >>

Insurance Claims Tipped To Soar Over Festive Period, AMI Says

Tuesday, 6 December 2022, 9:24 am | AMI Insurance

Phones, pavs and other top claims of summer Insurance claims typically spike two to six times the yearly average between Boxing Day and late January, fresh data from AMI reveals. From Boxing Day to late January, contents claims increase approximately ... More >>

Young Drivers Three Times More Likely To Have Their Car Stolen

Monday, 14 November 2022, 10:28 am | AMI Insurance

The likelihood of your car being stolen is far greater if you’re under the age of 25, AMI Insurance can reveal. According to AMI’s claims data, young drivers have their cars stolen at a rate approximately three times higher than the general ... More >>

AMI Signs With MTF Finance

Thursday, 3 November 2022, 3:23 pm | AMI Insurance

AMI has taken another step in its growth strategy, today announcing an important, new partnership with MTF Finance, that will give Kiwis dedicated access to New Zealand’s leading team of general insurance experts. Paula ter Brake, Executive General Manager, ... More >>

Young Drivers Most At Risk: Insurance Claims Data

Tuesday, 4 October 2022, 9:01 am | AMI Insurance

Under 25-year-olds are our most at-risk drivers, AMI insurance claims data reveals. Stark statistics from AMI Insurance show that drivers under the age of 25 are 26% more likely to have an accident, when compared to all other drivers. The data highlights ... More >>

Post-renovation Insurance Checks Essential For Busy Kiwi Homeowners

Wednesday, 19 January 2022, 9:16 am | AMI Insurance

New Zealand’s COVID-19 era renovation boom could be leaving more Kiwis prone to home underinsurance risk, according to a nationwide survey by AMI and Ipsos. The survey has revealed that one in three homeowners have made major or structural renovations ... More >>

Lock Up And Plan Ahead Says AMI, As Kiwis Prepare For Summer Holidays

Thursday, 9 December 2021, 11:01 am | AMI Insurance

As lockdown restrictions ease in time for summer and we reunite with family and friends across the country, AMI is reminding fellow kiwis of the importance of pre-planning for a stress-free break. New Ipsos nation-wide research [1] from AMI shows that 56% ... More >>

More Wild Weather Likely In Summer Months Ahead

Wednesday, 27 October 2021, 8:59 am | AMI Insurance

AMI’s team of weather experts are urging Kiwi homeowners to check their insurance needs ahead of the summer season – as their latest seasonal outlook predicts higher than usual flood risk in the North Island and increased wildfire risk in the South. ... More >>

Battery Blazes On The Rise

Thursday, 21 October 2021, 9:45 am | AMI Insurance

Leading insurer AMI calls on Kiwis to take extra care while charging their devices and gadgets. AMI is reporting at least one home insurance claim a month for fire damage caused by lithium-ion batteries and their charging systems. AMI’s claims ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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