Insurers play hot potato with the question of who the insurer at the time of the earthquake was. In the recent decision QBE v Allianz the Court of Appeal looked at the question of when, being the...Read More
The 2016 Kaikoura Earthquake caused unprecedented damage in Kaikoura, Hurunui, Marlborough and Wellington. Thousands of homeowners suffered damage in the earthquake and subsequently lodged...Read More
The Insurance Council is warning owners of earthquake-damaged homes in Marlborough that banks are cracking down on insurance pay-out spending. The message was given at a community meeting last...Read More
Following the November 14 earthquake, some businesses still don't have access to their premises. This may be to enable further engineering assessments, earthquake repairs to be completed or for...Read More
How can owners and occupiers of buildings know they are safe? What are the rules and requirements for assessing damaged buildings? How serious does an aftershock need to be in order for...Read More
This article is motivated by my concern that people affected by the November 14 earthquake may not fully appreciate the complexities and difficulties they will inevitably encounter when...Read More
Earthquake Damaged Properties The issue of standard of repair frequently arises in relation to the repair or replacement of residential buildings under the Earthquake Commission Act 1993 (“the...Read More
EQC provides cover for earthquake claims under the Earthquake Commission Act 1993 (“the Act”). Key provisions are section 18 (residential buildings), section 19 (residential land) and...Read More