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Chch Man Dumps Insurance After 'Ridiculous' Sea Surge Assessment

Trevor Taylor canceled his insurance after a 30% premium hike due to a disputed sea surge risk rating based on nearby waterways and flood hazard maps.

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A Christchurch man has ditched his home insurance after his premiums went up by more than 30 percent a year - or by $1000 - based on new risk...

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Man dumps home insurance over Tower Insurance's sea surge assessment

Trevor Taylor's Christchurch home is several kilometres from the sea, but his insurance company has hiked his premiums by 30%.

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Chch man dumps insurance after 'ridiculous' sea surge assessment

A Christchurch man has ditched his home insurance after his premiums went up by more than 30 percent a year - or by $1000 - based on new risk...

·Otago, New Zealand
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Otago Daily Times broke the news in Otago, New Zealand on Monday, December 8, 2025.
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