Insurers fear weather claims will top Auckland's March floodingDAVID UNWIN/FAIRFAX NZ The Whanganui River running high on Wednesday morning after heavy rain in the region. Flooding caused by rain from the remnants of cyclone Debbie has prompted a flurry of calls to insurers' claims lines. IAG spokesman Craig Dowling said the storm still had a sting in the tail, with more heavy rain expected in some areas. About 100 claims had been received by early Wednesday almost entirely for water damage sustained in the Northland and Auckland regions, he said. Both insurers said their main focus was on advising homeowners to stay safe, and where possible to limit water damage.

Source: Stuff April 05, 2017 03:00 UTC