Crown agent
NHC provides natural disaster insurance for residential property owners. NHC administers the Natural Disaster Fund and funds research and education on natural disasters and ways of reducing their impact.
For further information: https://www.naturalhazards.govt.nz
Key Information
| Entity Form | Crown Agent |
|---|---|
| Established | 1945 |
| Head Office | Wellington |
| Primary Legislation | Natural Hazards Insurance Act 2023; Crown Entities Act 2004; Earthquake Commission Act 1993 |
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 Scott Lewis | Commissioner | - |
| Dr Erica Seville | Commissioner | - |
| Ms Fiona Wilson | Commissioner | - |