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New Zealand's insurance system faces crisis as climate-driven risks and flawed pricing threaten long-term stability.
New Zealand's house insurance premiums are rising sharply, exposing strain on its natural hazards insurance system.
Climate change is increasing flood and landslide risks, while past development in vulnerable areas heightens exposure.
Insurers are pulling back from high-risk zones like Westport, and rising reinsurance costs are driving up premiums.
The system, funded by a universal levy and backed by an unlimited Crown guarantee, treats all hazards equally despite differing risks, leading to projected 34% underfunding over five years.
Experts warn the current model is unsustainable without urgent reform to incorporate climate science, risk-based pricing, and updated land-use planning.
El sistema de seguros de Nueva Zelanda se enfrenta a una crisis a medida que los riesgos impulsados por el clima y la fijación de precios erróneos amenazan la estabilidad a largo plazo.