In the Know cash settlement video series
The In the Know Hub has held several cash settlement seminars covering different aspects of the process. These seminars were recorded and are available for viewing.
Watch the compilation video of the In the Know Cash Settlement series.
Here are brief summaries of the videos included in the series:
- Introduction: Manager of BNZ Future Hub Mark Rackley-Gale explains the cash settlement process and phases, and introduce the topics covered in each seminar.
- Understanding your cash settlement offer covers what cash settlement means from an insurance perspective (IAG), the likely steps in the process, and things to discuss with your insurer. It also discusses who to seek advice from and things to consider before accepting a full and final cash settlement.
- Understanding the cash settlement options and process covers how cash settlements are calculated and on-going insurance cover. It also talks about the legal implications of cash settlement options and your repair or rebuild decisions.
- Rebuild with confidence: how to manage your home repair and rebuild - Part One (project management): covers the different options for project management. It includes things to consider if you choose to undertake the project management yourself or employ a design and build company, an architect or a builder to do it for you. It also covers building contracts, progress payments and consumer protection available if you are rebuilding.
- Rebuild with confidence: how to manage your home repair and rebuild – Part Two (the repair and rebuild process): will help you understand and navigate the different steps in the repair and rebuild process, once you have decided on the project management approach you are going to take.