Tower ordered to pay $7 million penalty for misleading representations
General insurer Tower has been ordered to pay a $7 million penalty for misleading representations that resulted in more than $11 million in overcharges to its customers.
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General insurer Tower has been ordered to pay a $7 million penalty for misleading representations that resulted in more than $11 million in overcharges to its customers.
TOWER LIMITED (FSP41165) is a licenced Financial Institution.
FMA filed civil proceedings against Tower Limited (Tower) for failing to apply multi policy discounts to eligible customers’ premiums, resulting in approximately $9.5 million* in overcharges.
FMA has filed civil proceedings against Tower Limited (Tower) for failing to apply multi policy discounts to eligible customers’ premiums, resulting in approximately $9.5 million* in overcharges.
WARNING: the FMA is concerned that Green Tower Investments may be operating a scam. We have received a report from New Zealand residents who have been unable to withdraw their investment with Green Tower Investments.
We believe Tower Hill Limited has the hallmarks of a scam. We have received a report from a New Zealand resident being contacted by Tower Hill Limited with investment offers. As the company is not a registered financial service provider, it is unable to offer financial services to New Zealand residents and we recommend exercising caution if approached by the company.
Financial Reporting Act (Tower Financial Services Group Limited) expired exemption notice