What we do
In this section you can learn more about our research, education, insurance and fund management roles.
Insurance overviewEQC works to reduce the impact of natural disasters on people and property.
We invest in research and education to help communities reduce their risks, and we manage the country's natural disaster insurance scheme to help people get their lives back on track after an event.

Find more information about EQCover, it's not just for earthquakes!

Read more about what EQC does in case of a natural disaster.

Read more about what EQCover covers and does not cover.

The EQC levies paid as part of home and contents insurance premiums are deposited in the Natural Disaster Fund. Read more about the NDF here.

EQC plays a key role in addressing New Zealand’s current and future disaster resilience challenges. Read more about our research here.

We’re implementing a purchase order system