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Does home insurance cover natural disasters?
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In New Zealand, home insurance includes a mandatory Natural Hazards Insurance (NHI) levy. This is managed by the Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake (NHC) and covers the first $300,000 + GST to repair your home after disasters like earthquakes or volcanic activity.
Your private insurer covers costs exceeding this cap. However, key NHC exclusions include:
- Damage to your home from floods or storms
- Home contents
Limited cover for land damage is also provided by the NHC.
What do we mean by “natural disasters” in the context of home insurance?
Natural disasters are many homeowners' worst nightmares.
Understanding home insurance and natural disasters: The Natural Hazards Insurance Levy (NHI)
What if the damage is more than $300,000?
Flooding can be a bit of a special case when it comes to home insuance.
What about insuring my land against natural disasters?
What about flooding or a storm?
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