Tower insurer to adjust premiums based on sea surge and landslide risk

NZ HeraldNewsroomWednesday 20 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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NZX-listed insurer Tower is implementing a new pricing model to account for risks from sea surges and landslides. While most of the company's 150,000 customers will see lower costs, approximately 15,000 policyholders face higher premiums, and some homes may no longer be covered.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Wed 20 Aug 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 1 minute
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Tower to charge more for insurance on properties at higher risk from slips and sea surges (opens in new tab)

  2. NewsroomNewsroom

    NZ-listed insurer prices in risk of sea surges and landslides, in world-first (opens in new tab)