General Insurance Claims

Many insurance companies go to great lengths to avoid paying out clients covered under their policy when things go wrong. When this happens, it’s easy for those affected to feel helpless and suffer severe financial and emotional hardship.

Shine Lawyers NZ provide help to those who’ve had insurance claims unfairly refused or declined. Our lawyers are experts in bringing justice when insurance companies wrongly decline claims. We have experience in getting clients the result they are looking for throughout New Zealand and the South Pacific. Our team always goes above and beyond in what we do and, most importantly, we’re not afraid to take on the big insurance companies.

Our services cover areas of insurance including:

Natural disasters
Floods
Landslips
Earthquakes
General property damage claims
Claims advice and assistance
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Fire Insurance Claims
Income Protection Claims
Health and Life Insurance Claims
Covid-19 Business Interruption Insurance Claims

Insurance in New Zealand

The New Zealand insurance industry is dominated by a very small number of large players. The following companies are prominent in New Zealand and we often act for clients against them:

Vero Insurance New Zealand Ltd

The Vero Insurance Group includes:

Vero Insurance NZ Ltd
Vero Commercial Motor Insurance
Vero Commercial Insurance Specialists
Vero Liability
Vero Marine
Vero Specialist Risks
Mariner Insurance Company
Comprehensive Travel Insurance
Autosure Insurance
Asteron Insurance (health and life insurance).
SIS Insurance
AMP General Insurance
Axiom Insurance.

IAG New Zealand Ltd

IAG brands include:

NZI Insurance
State Insurance
AMI Insurance

QBE Insurance

AIG

AIG also operates:

AIA Insurance (health and life insurance).

FMG Insurance

Tower Insurance

The Tower Group also operates:

FinTel Insurance
Tower Health & Life Ltd (health and life insurance).

Assistance to Insurance Brokers

Shine Lawyers NZ also specialises in assisting insurance brokers with insurance law issues. We act for a number of brokers and their clients to assist them resolving complicated claims to help them and their customers get fair treatment from insurance companies.

If you believe that you’ve been unfairly denied for an insurance claim, contact Shine Lawyers NZ today for an obligation-free consultation.

Is there an insurance claim lawyer near me?

Finding a local insurance claim lawyer that is experienced in bringing justice when insurance companies wrongly decline claims can be difficult. We can help you stand up for your legal rights and get the resolution you deserve.

With branches in Auckland and Christchurch and obligation-free virtual appointments, location is no barrier when it comes to accessing Shine Lawyers’ insurance claim legal advice and support. Shine’s insurance claim legal experts include some of the firm’s most experienced solicitors and support staff, who can confidentially advise you.

Our obligation-free virtual appointments mean that no matter where you’re located in New Zealand, there are always experienced insurance claim lawyers near. You have access to the same expert legal advice and the same level of quality and commitment.

What is the legal process for General Insurance claims?

Shine Lawyers work closely with our clients to explain the legal process and help you to clearly understand your rights. While no two claims are the same, a general outline of the legal process is provided below.