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New Zealand home, car, and contents insurance costs surged over 37% in five years, outpacing income, due to limited competition and insurer pullbacks.
New Zealand households face sharply rising insurance costs, with home, contents, and vehicle premiums up 62.3%, 63%, and 37.5% over five years—outpacing income growth.
Despite potential savings of up to $1,351 annually by switching insurers, market competition is limited by dominance from two Australian underwriters, and some insurers have halted new policies in certain areas.
A government review is assessing affordability and access, while commercial insurance premiums are falling due to a soft reinsurance market, though home insurance is unlikely to follow suit.
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Los costos de seguros de vivienda, automóviles y contenidos de Nueva Zelanda aumentaron más del 37% en cinco años, superando los ingresos, debido a la limitada competencia y a los retrocesos de las aseguradoras.