A man representing New Zealand reads a newspaper whose headline is ''Quake may cost insurance co's up to $16B'. Above him is an enormous mosquito that represents 'increased premiums' and that is about to suck the blood out of him; it casts a huge menacing shadow in which the man stands. Context - Insurance companies have experienced massive losses after the Canterbury earthquake. This may ultimately result in higher premiums as insurance companies try to recoup from their loss. According to Chris Ryan, Insurance Council chief executive, "The quake would probably result in foreign reinsurance companies increasing the premiums they charged local insurers." (Stuff 9 Sep 2010)
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Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings after the 6.3 magnitude quake hit Christchurch 22 Feburary 2011.
This small cluster of historic buildings in central Christchurch are treasured by the city, both for their historical importance and their beauty.
Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings (1858 to 1865) were designed by Benjamin Mountfort, C...
Sadly the days are numbered after the 6.3 quake that hit Christchurch 22 February 2011! You can see the blue streel strengthening on the tower from the earthquake on 4 September 2010. Also if you look closely you can see the cracks that have determained its fate! Press L.
Mansonry fence toppled by the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Mansonry fence toppled by the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Police cordoned off roads to the CBD following the magnitude 7 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Police cordoned off roads to the CBD following the magnitude 7 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Glass windows shattered in the magnitude 7 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Rescue services out in full force at the Christchurch Arts Centre following the magnitude 7 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Colombo Street closed off south of Moorhouse Ave, due to a damaged shop now deemed unstable; aftermath of a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Christchurch on 4 September 2010.
Police cordoned off roads to the CBD following the magnitude 7 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Trailer load of fallen debris following the magnitude 7 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Facade and roof of this building collapsed during the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
This 2 storey building has been condemned after its roof collapsed during the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Time stands still on the Science Museum clock tower as a poignant reminder of the moment the trembler struck Christchurch in the early hours of Saturday 4 September 2010.
Masonry debris on the ground following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
This 2 storey building has been condemned after its roof collapsed during the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Every house has a roof ..... aftermath of a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Christchurch on 4 September 2010.
Police road block on Colombo Street; aftermath of the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010. Note the unusually deserted streets on a Tuesday afternoon.
Roof of this building collapsed during the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Facade and roof of this building collapsed during the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
This shop lost its side wall when the magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Christchurch on 4 September 2010.
Evacuating a central city flat which has been condemned following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Police cordoned off roads to the CBD following the magnitude 7 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Rescue services out in full force at the Christchurch Arts Centre following the magnitude 7 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Tourists checking out destruction caused by the magnitude 7 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
This 2 storey building has been condemned after its roof collapsed during the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Facade and roof of this building collapsed during the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Time stands still on the Science Museum clock tower as a poignant reminder of the moment the trembler struck Christchurch in the early hours of Saturday 4 September 2010.
This 2 storey building has been condemned after its roof collapsed during the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
