Topic outline

• NHC Toka Tū Ake 1: Introduction to natural hazards commission Toka Tū Ake and NHCover

  As of 1 July 2024, the Natural Hazards Insurance Act 2023 (NHI Act) superseded the Earthquake Commission Act 1993 (EQC Act). There are five training units that have been designed to support geotechnical and structural engineers after a natural hazard event. These units cover natural hazard insurance and best practice for assessments and reports under the NHI Act.
  

  In this training unit we will explore the Natural Hazards Insurance Act 2023 (NHI Act) and the natural hazards insurance cover (NHCover) it provides.
• learning outcomes

  learning outcomes

  After completing this unit, you will be able to:

  • describe the history of Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake (NHC)
  • describe the core functions of the NHC
  • explain the purpose of the Natural Hazard Fund and Levy
  • identify the amount of cover and excess
  • identify the natural hazards covered by the NHI Act
  • identify what is and isn't covered (high-level overview).
• course format

  course format

  This is a self-directed learning module that learners work through at their own pace. Content is presented through a mix of reading, and interactive activities to check your understanding. 

  Course duration:

  It should take approximately 30 minutes to complete
  

  Course completion: 
  

  A quiz is included at the end of the module which you will need to pass, you'll need to achieve 80% or more in the quiz.

  
  
• Module

  Module

  • SCORM packageIntroduction to natural hazards module