Southern Response | Ross Class Action – Update

March 2022

Sarah Manning Matthew Hastings

The Ross Class Action has settled with Southern Response and all affected policyholders short-changed in their original settlements are now entitled to compensation. This class action claimed that, during insurance settlements prior to October 2014, ... Read more

“On-sold over-cap” properties – Don’t miss the deadline!

July 2020

Sarah Manning

On 15 August last year the Government announced a new “ex gratia” support package for eligible owners of “on-sold over-cap” properties in Canterbury. This was in response to the many problems that have come to light over recent years ... Read more

Insurance: Limitations Act Deadlines

June 2018

Sarah Manning

Over seven years on from the Christchurch Earthquakes, many homeowners have still not had their claims resolved. As time goes on, the possibility that insurers will rely on the Limitation Act becomes more likely. The Limitation Act provides a ... Read more