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flag New Zealand launches review of soaring home insurance costs, driven by climate risks and rising emergency days.

flag A government review has launched to address rising home insurance costs in New Zealand, where premiums have surged three times faster than inflation since 2011, with a 40% increase in two years, especially in high-risk earthquake and flood areas. flag The Council of Financial Regulators is leading the six-month assessment, pausing new levies under the Natural Hazards Insurance Act. flag Insurers, including AA Insurance, are restricting coverage in some high-risk towns due to reinsurance costs, climate change impacts, and a 237% rise in emergency days over the past decade. flag Experts warn of potential market competition issues and systemic risks to mortgage stability. flag While insurance remains available in most areas, access is narrowing, and officials stress the need for climate adaptation and stronger coordination between government levels to improve resilience.

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