New Zealand moves to modernise century-old insurance laws as Parliament passes first reading of key bill

The Contracts of Insurance Bill, which aims to shift disclosure responsibilities to insurers and prevent unfair claim denials, passes its first reading in Parliament.

Editorial team

May 2, 2024

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