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 Form | Crown Agent |
|---|---|
| Established | 1945 |
| Head Office | Wellington |
| Primary Legislation | Earthquake Commission Act 1993; Crown Entities Act 2004 |
Board of Directors
| Person | Role | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Mr Christopher Black | Chair | 5 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Hon Ruth Dyson | Deputy Chair | 1 May 2021 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Ms Emma Dobson | Commissioner | 1 Mar 2020 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Mr Alastair Hercus | Commissioner | 1 Mar 2020 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Ms Ziena Jalil | Commissioner | 1 Jul 2022 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Mr Alister James, QSO | Commissioner | 1 May 2021 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Mr Scott Lewis | Commissioner | 1 Mar 2020 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Dr Erica Seville | Commissioner | 1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Ms Fiona Wilson | Commissioner | 1 Mar 2020 - 28 Feb 2023 |