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How long do insurance claims stay on your record?

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Answered Oct 13, 2026
Insurance companies in New Zealand and international markets typically look back over a three-to-five-year window when evaluating your recent claims history for underwriting and pricing calculations. While a complete historical record of every policy claim remains securely logged within internal database systems for analytical purposes, insurance risk algorithms weigh recent accidents much more heavily than older incidents. As each claim-free year passes, older accidents gradually lose their pricing impact, resulting in more favorable risk ratings and lower premium quotes from underwriters.
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