Insurance News Headlines 19/05/2014

1. Christchurch Earthquakes - The Lessons Learned (Video) - Insurance Business Online 

2. IAG Welcomes Commission Approval for Lumley Deal - NZ Herald

3. 3 Reasons Retirees May Not Be Doomed After All in the wake of the Economic Downturn - Yahoo Finance NZ

4. 60% of Christchurch Earthquake Claims have now been finalised - Interest.co.nz

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News of the Week

1. Health Insurance claims near $1 billion. - TV 3 News

2. More kiwis at risk as fewer have Health Insurance. - Stuff.co.nz

3. Britain's Most Bizarre Insurance Claims. - Daily Mail (UK)

4. Perspective: Roy Morgan paints sobering picture of Insurance coverage. - Good Returns

5. Perspective: Health Funds says Roy Morgan research flawed and doesn't match what they are seeing. - Good Returns

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Insurance/Investment News of the Week

1. Health Insurers Target Young New Zealanders. - NZ Herald

2. The Wild World of Insurance in Saudi Arabia (Interesting read!) - Arab News

3. Opinion: EQC and Insurance Sector Deserves Fair Go - Stuff.co.nz

4. House Prices Soar Again - Interest.co.nz

5. Too many Kiwis blowing Kiwisaver Payouts - Good Returns

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