Is State Insurance NZ owned?

We’re an award winning insurer We’ve been keeping Kiwis covered since our humble beginnings as a state-owned enterprise at our founding in 1905. Our competitors said we wouldn’t survive. We have become one of New Zealand’s leading fire and general insurance providers and with age, comes experience.

Is state insurance owned by IAG?

State is a business division of IAG New Zealand Limited (IAG). As a market leader, IAG is there for customers today, and plans for the future so we can help make your world a safer place.

Are Ami and state the same?

What we do. State and AMI cover predominantly personal assets such as homes and vehicles and sell policies directly to the public. State also offers a range of business insurance policies for business owners, while NZI and Lumley Insurance specialise in providing business, rural and personal insurance through brokers.

What is a state insurance?

State of insurance refers to the state’s insurance department. State departments of insurance oversee all types of insurance plans, including automobile, health, life, homeowners and renters insurance.

Is state and AMI the same?

What happened to AMI insurance?

On 23 July 2020, IAG announced that AMI would be closing all of its 53 branches and its remaining State store in New Zealand in phases. The Albany, Botany, Te Rapa, Mount Maunganui, Wellington, Hornby, and Dunedin stores will close in June 2021 while most remaining stores will close on 18 September.

Who owns AMI?

Insurance Australia Group
IAG New Zealand
AMI Insurance/Parent organizations

What does state of insurance mean on an application?

State of insurance refers to the state’s insurance department. It does not work for an insurance corporation, but instead serves the best interests of the consumer. State of insurance describes the state’s efforts to regulate the industry, prosecute insurance fraud and spread awareness about insurance to consumers.

What is the primary purpose of the state insurance department?

All of CDI’s functions, including overseeing insurer solvency, licensing agents and brokers, conducting market conduct reviews, resolving consumer complaints, and investigating and prosecuting insurance fraud, are to protect consumers.

How are insurance companies rated in New Zealand?

Every New Zealand Insurance company has a rating. This rating determines the financial health of the business and its ability to pay claims. Read reviews on the top NZ insurance companies such as: My Insurance Guide is making it easier for New Zealanders to find information on insurance.

What is the rating of State New Zealand?

State is a business division of IAG New Zealand Limited (IAG). IAG has received a financial strength rating of AA- from Standard & Poor’s (Australia) Pty Ltd, an approved rating agency. A rating of AA- means IAG has a ‘very strong’ claims-paying ability, as you can see in the scale below.

What kind of rating does state insurance have?

State Insurance received an AA- on 01/09/2013 from Standard & Poors of Australia Pty Ltd. The rating reflects the company’s strong financial position and ability to pay claims. You can find out more about how insurance companies are rated in our buying insurance section. Alternatively, you can read more insurance company reviews here.

Who is the owner of State Insurance New Zealand?

State Insurance is a business division of IAG New Zealand Limited. This information is only intended as a guide. Policy limits and exclusions apply. Please refer to the policy wording for full terms and conditions.