Earthquake Commission / Toka Tū Ake

Crown agent

EQC provides natural disaster insurance for residential property owners.  EQC administers the Natural Disaster Fund and funds research and education on natural disasters and ways of reducing their impact.

For further information: www.eqc.govt.nz

Key Information

Entity FormCrown Agent
Established1945
Head OfficeWellington
Primary LegislationEarthquake Commission Act 1993; Crown Entities Act 2004

Board of Directors

Person Role Term
Mr Christopher Black Chair -
Hon Ruth Dyson Deputy Chair -
Mrs Andrea Brunner Commissioner -
Mr Alastair Hercus Commissioner -
Ms Ziena Jalil Commissioner -
Mr Alister James Commissioner -
Mr Scott Lewis Commissioner -
Dr Erica Seville Commissioner -
Ms Fiona Wilson Commissioner -

Key documents