Earthquake Commission

The Earthquake Commission insures private property owners against natural disaster.

History of ACC in New Zealand

This section of the Accident Compensation Commission’s website explains the history of the scheme.

Insurance Council of New Zealand

The Insurance Council of New Zealand represents fire and general insurance companies.

New Zealand Insurance & Savings Ombudsman

The Insurance & Savings Ombudsman is an independent service for resolving insurance and savings disputes.

Henderson, Alan. Competition & co-operation: The Insurance Council and the general insurance industry in New Zealand, 1895–1995. Wellington: Insurance Council in association with the Historical Branch, Dept. of Internal Affairs, 1995.

Hunt, Graeme. Centenary: 100 years of State Insurance. Auckland: IAG New Zealand, 2005.

Parry, Gordon. Underwriting adventure: a centennial history of the National Insurance Company of New Zealand, Limited. Dunedin: National Insurance Company of New Zealand, 1973.

Smith, Peter A. The private prescription: the story of Southern Cross Healthcare. Auckland: Southern Cross Healthcare, 2000.

Vennell, C. W. Risks and rewards, a policy of enterprise 1872–1972: a centennial history of the South British Insurance Company. Auckland: Wilson and Horton, 1972.

Vennell, C. W. Tower of strength: a centennial history of the NZ Government Life Insurance Office, 1869–1969. Auckland: Wilson and Horton, 1969.