The recent burst of bad weather and growing concerns about inflation have prompted Kiwis to worry about their insurance premiums going up.
Insurance premiums have dropped back down and more buffers have been built since Cyclone Gabrielle, but concerns have been raised.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further.
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