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Homeowners face insurance shortfalls after earthquakes
Thursday, 16 February 2017, 12:43 pm | Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman
Growing concern about under-insured earthquake-damaged homes in the Kaikoura region is an acute reminder to check your house insurance policy to make sure you have enough cover. More >>
Waitangi weekend travellers: check your car and take care
Thursday, 2 February 2017, 12:27 pm | Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman
“Driving carefully is the most important thing over Waitangi weekend,” says Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Karen Stevens. “But we also recommend taking the following steps to ensure you’re insured, if anything does go wrong.” More >>
Take stock before holiday season
Tuesday, 20 December 2016, 4:25 pm | Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman
20 December 2016 It is smart to take stock before the holiday season, and take steps to ensure you are insured, should anything go wrong. More >>
First steps for making a claim for EQ damage (IFSO Scheme)
Thursday, 1 December 2016, 2:08 pm | Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman
The aftermath of earthquakes can be even more stressful if people don’t know how to make an insurance claim or seek additional help, says Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman, Karen Stevens. The IFSO Scheme has recommended steps for individuals, ... More >>
Take photos of earthquake damage before you clean up
Monday, 14 November 2016, 11:25 am | Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman
Karen Stevens, Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman, advises everyone affected by today's earthquakes, to take photos or videos of damaged property before you clean anything up, if it is safe to do so. More >>
Road trip tips for long-weekend travellers
Thursday, 20 October 2016, 4:58 pm | Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman
“Driving carefully is the most important thing,” says Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman, Karen Stevens, “but we also recommend you take steps to ensure you’re insured, if anything does go wrong.” More >>
Ombudsman Scheme releases 21st Annual Report
Wednesday, 28 September 2016, 11:59 am | Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman
21 years’ experience resolving complaints can help to improve businesses and empower customers, says the Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme. More >>
ISFO Ombudsman says read before you sign up
Thursday, 8 September 2016, 12:42 pm | Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman
The Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman is joining the ‘know before you buy’ chorus on money week. More >>
No insurance cover if licence conditions breached
Tuesday, 16 August 2016, 10:34 am | Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman
Insurance cover is another benefit to encourage learner drivers to get licensed, but the Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman urges restricted drivers not to break the rules. More >>
Don’t inflate your insurance claim
Wednesday, 25 May 2016, 1:02 pm | Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman
Think twice before you inflate your insurance claim, as false statements and insurance fraud are more serious than most people think. More >>
Remember to check your house insurance policies
Monday, 16 May 2016, 1:54 pm | Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman
Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Karen Stevens is urging homeowners to check that the amount they are insuring their house for will be enough to rebuild it in the event of a disaster. More >>