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Evidence · Home and contents insurance

Every question, every answer, every source

Explore all 372 home and contents insurance questions and the 1,476 answers saved on 11 October 2026. Read the original responses and download the tables behind the study’s comparisons, sources, sentiment and factual checks.

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Every question, with its answers

Each question went to the four AI platforms. All were collected with a New Zealand setting. Open a question to read every captured answer in full.

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The tables behind the study

Every figure on the study page comes from these tables. They are CSV files, which open in any spreadsheet.

  • Questions

    questions.csv

    One row per question, with its exact saved wording.

    Question ID, source references, question, consumer situation, named regions, question group and collection setting

    372rows

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  • Answers

    answers.csv

    One row per captured answer, with its full text.

    Answer ID, question ID, platform, collection setting, consumer situation, named regions and full answer

    1,476rows

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  • Sources by answer

    sources.csv

    One row per website recorded as a source of an answer.

    Answer ID, question ID, assistant, collection setting, website and publisher type

    9,014rows

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  • Checks against primary sources

    checks.csv

    One row per stated assertion checked, for one platform.

    Check, question and answer IDs, assistant, exact passage, verdict, primary-source finding, URL and date

    97rows

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  • Consumer recommendation coding

    consumer-recommendation-coding.csv

    One row per reviewed provider role in a consumer-selection answer.

    Answer ID, question ID, consumer, platform, provider, role, counted recommendation, exact passage and conditions

    659rows

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  • Consumer selection membership

    consumer-selection-membership.csv

    One row per answer in the matched consumer-selection comparison.

    Answer ID, question ID, consumer, platform, question group and full text; twelve home and twelve contents selection questions, with missing captures preserved

    94rows

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  • Ongoing support coding

    support-coding.csv

    One row per reviewed named-provider role in an eligible support answer.

    Answer ID, question ID, consumer, platform, provider, role, support-preference decision and exact passage

    75rows

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  • Ongoing support membership

    support-membership.csv

    One row per answer in the actual consumer-support group.

    Answer ID, question ID, consumer, platform, question group and full text; acquisition validation is excluded

    71rows

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  • Regional recommendation coding

    regional-recommendation-coding.csv

    One row per reviewed provider role in a region-named selection answer.

    Answer ID, question ID, named consumer region, platform, provider, recommendation decision and exact passage

    1,017rows

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  • Regional selection membership

    regional-selection-membership.csv

    One row per answer in the matched regional comparison.

    Answer ID, question ID, named consumer region, platform and equal-comparison membership; four home and three contents platform answers per region

    112rows

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  • Insurer sentiment

    insurer-sentiment.csv

    One row per unique saved claim about an insurer in a selection answer.

    Claim, question and answer IDs, insurer, saved stance, exact passage and original-answer offsets

    3,828rows

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  • Recorded source URLs

    source-urls.csv

    One row per recorded answer, website and URL association.

    Answer ID, question ID, platform, website, URL, source records and presence in the captured answer text

    13,048rows

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  • Matched consumer platform membership

    platform-membership.csv

    One row per answer in the identical-question platform comparison.

    Answer ID, question ID, product, consumer and platform; 22 identical questions per platform

    88rows

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  • Matched regional platform membership

    regional-platform-membership.csv

    One row per answer in the identical-question regional platform comparison.

    Answer ID, question ID, product, region and platform; 31 identical questions per platform

    124rows

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Use these tables to trace findings back to the original questions and answers. The full text of each answer is also on this page, under its question.

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Read in full and checked

Some answers were read in detail or checked against official sources. Those appear on the study page, beside the findings they support.

ChatGPT · New Zealand

Could combining contents and car insurance actually save us money, or might separate policies be cheaper?

Yes — combining contents and car insurance can save you money, but separate policies could easily be cheaper in New Zealand. The key is to compare the actual annual premiums, not just the advertised bundling discount.

There’s an important wrinkle in the New Zealand market: traditional multi-policy discounts have been disappearing. Consumer NZ reported in March 2025 that AMI, State and AA Insurance had ended their multi-policy discounts, while Tower subsequently removed its discount for eligible policies from January 2026. Three house insurers stop their multi-policy discountsMulti-policy discount

When is bundling cheaper?

Bundling with one insurer

  • May offer a multi-policy discount where available.
  • Makes renewals and claims administration simpler.
  • Could cost more overall if the insurer's starting premiums are high.

Buying separate policies

  • Lets you choose the cheapest suitable contents insurer and car insurer independently.
  • Can give you better cover or a lower excess for the same price.
  • Means managing separate policies and possibly separate renewal dates.

For example, the New Zealand government’s Consumer Protection website recommends asking about multi-policy discounts, but also advises shopping around and checking what each policy actually covers. Car insuranceCar insurance buying guide

How to work out which option is cheaper

Compare quotes for both policies together against the cheapest suitable separate quotes.

Here’s a simple example using hypothetical annual prices:

Option Contents Car Total per year
One insurer $420 $1,080 $1,500
Two insurers $350 $950 $1,300

In this example, separate policies save $200 a year, or $1,000 over five years if prices stay unchanged.

My recommendation

  1. Get a combined contents and car quote from one insurer.
  2. Get separate quotes for both types of cover from at least two other insurers.
  3. Compare the excesses, cover limits, exclusions and car replacement terms, not just the premiums.
  4. Ask each insurer whether any discount actually applies to your specific policies. Discounts have changed recently, and ASB, for example, says multi-policy discounts are no longer available on new general insurance policies. What insurance discounts are availableCar insurance buying guide

You can start with the independent Consumer NZ car insurance comparison guide.

Want to compare your own situation?

I can help you work out whether bundling is likely to be worthwhile. Which insurer are you currently using for your contents insurance and car insurance? If they're different, just tell me both names.

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Gemini · New Zealand

Could combining contents and car insurance actually save us money, or might separate policies be cheaper?

In New Zealand, keeping your car and contents insurance with separate providers is frequently cheaper than bundling them.

While "bundling and saving" used to be a golden rule of Kiwi insurance, the landscape has shifted significantly. Understanding how pricing works now can help you decide whether to combine or separate your policies.

The Shift Away from "Multi-Policy Discounts"

For many years, major New Zealand insurers offered traditional multi-policy or loyalty discounts (typically 5% to 15% off) if you held multiple policies with them. However, major insurers—including AMI, State, AA Insurance, Tower, Vero, ASB, and others—have phased out or retired these broad multi-policy discounts.

Instead, the industry has largely moved to risk-based or net-rated pricing. Under this model, insurers price each individual asset strictly on its own granular risk profile rather than giving blanket discounts based on the quantity of policies you hold:

  • Car Insurance: Priced based on specific vehicle models (such as theft statistics for popular targets like the Toyota Aqua or Ford Ranger), your age, driving history, and location.
  • Contents Insurance: Priced on regional risks, crime rates, building types (like apartments vs. standalone houses), and the level of cover selected.

Because of this, the insurer that offers the best, most competitive rate for your vehicle is rarely the same company that offers the best price for your contents or home. Relying on a bundle out of habit can mean missing out on substantial savings by shopping around.

When Separate Policies Save You Money

  • Targeted Pricing: Splitting your policies allows you to "cherry-pick" specialized or digital-first insurers that frequently undercut legacy providers on specific asset classes.
  • Significant Price Gaps: Market analysis in New Zealand consistently shows hundreds of dollars in variance between different providers for the exact same vehicle or contents profile. Sticking to a single bundle can mean you are effectively paying an inflated base premium that outweighs any historical loyalty benefit.

When Combining Policies Still Has Perks

Though direct financial discounts have largely disappeared, keeping policies under one roof still offers a few practical advantages:

  • Administrative Convenience: Managing your renewals, updating details, and viewing documents in a single portal or app makes paperwork simpler. However, modern digital aggregator and dashboard tools also allow you to track policies from multiple providers in one place without needing to bundle them.
  • Single-Event Excess (Sometimes): If a single incident damages both your car and insured property items simultaneously, some insurers may apply only a single (usually the highest) excess. However, you should check individual policy wordings to confirm if this applies.

The Best Approach

Don't assume a bundle is automatically cheaper. The most cost-effective strategy is to shop around independently:

  1. Get quotes for your car insurance from a mix of traditional and digital-first insurers.
  2. Get separate quotes for your contents insurance.
  3. Compare the total cost of splitting them against keeping them together.

Taking a few minutes to compare options across different providers typically yields the biggest overall savings for Kiwi households.

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AI Overviews · New Zealand

Could combining contents and car insurance actually save us money, or might separate policies be cheaper?

AI Overview

Splitting your policies between different insurers will likely save you more money , as the traditional multi-policy discount has drastically changed in New Zealand.

Historically, bundling car, house, and contents policies under one roof was the easiest way to save 10% to 20%. However, major New Zealand insurers—including AA Insurance, State, AMI, and Tower—have largely phased out traditional multi-policy percentage discounts. Insurers have shifted toward granular risk-based pricing , meaning your contents premium is priced strictly on your specific address's environmental risks, while your car premium is based on independent vehicle theft and accident data.

Data from the digital insurance platform Quashed shows that Kiwi households pay an average "loyalty tax" of $1,509 annually by keeping all their assets with a single company rather than combining the cheapest standalone providers.

Combined vs. Separate Insurance Policies

Strategy Pros Cons
Combined (Same Insurer) • Single dashboard to manage
• Only one excess to pay if one event damages both car and contents (e.g., car stolen with valuables inside) • Risk of a high "loyalty tax"
• The insurer might be cheap for your car but highly uncompetitive for your contents address
Separate (Different Insurers) • Ability to pick the absolute cheapest market rate for each asset
• Can save hundreds of dollars per policy • Multiple renewal dates and points of contact
• Paying multiple excesses for a single shared incident

How to Find the Best Deal

  • Check for Fixed Promotions: While percentage multi-policy discounts are mostly gone, some insurers like Tower Insurance still run fixed sign-up promotions (e.g., $100 off a new contents policy and $100 off a comprehensive car policy).

  • Shop Around Separately: Price gaps between NZ insurers can reach over $600 for vehicles and up to $431 for contents. Treat your car and contents as entirely separate items when running quotes.

  • Look at Alternative Savings: If you prefer the convenience of one provider, look for other ways to lower your premium. Insurers like Cove don't offer multi-policy bundles but do allow you to save up to 10% simply by electing to pay your premium annually instead of monthly. You can also safely lower your premiums by selecting a higher voluntary excess.

To help you figure out the best approach, let me know:

  • Have you already received renewal quotes from your current insurer?

  • Is your car insurance comprehensive , or third-party?

  • Do you also need to include house (building) insurance , or just contents?

I can help you map out the most cost-effective way to structure your cover.

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Google AI Mode · New Zealand

Could combining contents and car insurance actually save us money, or might separate policies be cheaper?

Combining contents and car insurance—often called multi-policy bundling —can save you money, but it is no longer a guaranteed slam dunk.

The Case for Combining (Bundling)

  • Multi-Policy Discounts: Many New Zealand insurers offer specific promotional discounts or percentage price cuts off your base premium when you hold more than one policy (such as car and contents) with them.

  • Convenience: Managing your renewals, payment schedules, and policy documents in a single online portal or with one customer service team saves time.

  • Single Excess/Claims Management: If a single catastrophic event (like a major storm or a garage break-in) damages both your car and your household contents, dealing with one insurer can streamline the claims process.

The Case for Separate Policies

  • The "Bundle Discount" Shift: Industry analysis by platforms like Quashed notes that automatic multi-policy discounts have evolved, with some major insurers shifting away from blanket percentage discounts in favour of targeted promotions or separate standalone pricing. [Quashed]

  • Best-in-Class Pricing: Specialist or digital-first insurers might offer a much cheaper standalone car insurance policy or a cheaper contents policy than a traditional composite insurer, even after a multi-policy discount is applied.

  • Customised Coverage: One provider might have great vehicle rates for your specific make and model, but a mediocre or overpriced contents tier (or vice versa). [MoneyHub NZ]

How to Tell What's Cheaper for You

  1. Shop Around Separately: Get standalone quotes from top NZ providers (e.g., AA Insurance, Tower, AMI, State, or newer entrants like Cove) for just your car and just your contents. Add those separate costs together.
  2. Get a Bundled Quote: Go to those same insurers (or use a bundle builder like Tower's Quote Bundle Builder) to see what the price looks like when combined.
  3. Compare the Fine Print: Ensure you aren't sacrificing crucial policy inclusions (like an agreed vs. market value for your car, or specific sub-limits on contents items) just to chase a minor price difference.

If you'd like to share:

  • The types of vehicles and rough contents value you're looking to insure
  • Which insurers you are currently eyeing or using

I can give you a more tailored breakdown of how to approach your comparison.

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