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Jun 2012 New Zealand’s central bank has mentioned in its last report that it expects an increase of reinsurance rates for the July renewals. A significant proportion of business expires at this date. This contingent tariff rise follows last year’s substantial increases when the price of household insurance soared by 35%. The Christchurch earthquake, which occurred 18 months ago, seriously affected reinsurers who have tried to exert pressure on prices.