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Best and worst insurance companies in New Zealand

Updated 12 February 2026
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By Rebecca Styles

Research Lead | Hautū Rangahau

Two small insurance providers rose to the top in our insurance satisfaction survey carried out at the end of 2025.

Our survey found satisfaction with insurance products has increased. For house, contents and health insurance, the average overall satisfaction is back to 2021 and 2022 levels after a dip in more recent years.

Yet, while small providers are leading the charge for satisfaction, the bigger providers are lagging.

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  • Car insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Travel insurance
  • About our survey

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