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‘gigacasting’, AI and vehicle insurance

‘gigacasting’, AI and vehicle insurance

Current manufacturing methods for the main car body involves welding or stamping together hundreds of different parts. This process is time consuming, requiring thousands of individual welds and is a very complex process.

Non-disclosure - what do you need to tell your insurer?

Non-disclosure - what do you need to tell your insurer?

Insurance companies ask a range of questions on policy application forms to obtain all of the information they might need. You must provide all the information you are asked for. But your duty to give information is not limited to the questions on the application form.

Get Sorted!

Get Sorted!

The  Retirement Commissioner website at sorted.org.nz provides a great range of free practical information, guides and tools to help you get your money sorted.

Comparing public and private healthcare

Comparing public and private healthcare

We’re lucky to have a two-tiered health system in New Zealand. Despite public care being available to everyone, here’s three key reasons if you are questioning the need for private health cover.

What's insurance anyway?

What's insurance anyway?

Life is all about risk. Every day you evaluate the risks in your life – deciding which are worth taking and which are best avoided.

The doctor will see you now. And now. And now.

The doctor will see you now. And now. And now.

We're excited to bring you Asteron Life Connected Care - an expert online service that offers you and your extended family a whole lot of health benefits. (That's your partner, kids, parents and even your in-laws).

What does a weather event mean for your insurance?

What does a weather event mean for your insurance?

If your business has been impacted by a significant weather event, managing the insurance process is often a lot simpler than you might expect if you follow the right process. Here are some simple tips and strategies to help make your insurance claim easier to manage.

EQC cover for land

EQC cover for land

If your home is damaged by a landslip you are generally insured by EQC up to the maximum levels. EQCover for land is limited to land that is within your property boundary.

Why have life insurance in your 50's

Why have life insurance in your 50's

Your 50s can come with increasing financial freedom and the allure of life as an empty nester. So what benefits would life insurance bring? The answer depends on your situation and comfort with risk. Here’s why many people keep life insurance cover going in their 50s.

What are the big insurance mistakes?

What are the big insurance mistakes?

When you take out an insurance policy, you’re counting on it being there for you when you need it. But some simple mistakes can mean you don’t have the cover you expect.

Here are some of the things that get in the way of New Zealanders getting the best results from their insurance policies.

Extra house insurance cover at no extra cost!

Extra house insurance cover at no extra cost!

SumExtra is a 'top up' cover that makes your AMP Home Plan - Maxi cover home insurance go further. It provides extra financial help if the cost of repairs or replacement for your house are ever more than your Sum Insured.

How climate change may affect your insurance cover

How climate change may affect your insurance cover

The increasing frequency of severe weather events, predicted rising sea levels and climate change are expected to have significant impacts on insurance for property owners in the future.

Non-PHARMAC 101: What you need to know

Non-PHARMAC 101: What you need to know

No one should have to choose between possible financial hardship and potentially life-saving medical treatment, but that’s the decision currently facing thousands of Kiwis who need access to medications that are not funded by PHARMAC.

Working together to keep you safer

Working together to keep you safer

Of course, Vero are there to pay claims if the worst happens, but keeping your business going and ensuring your people are kept safe is their top priority.

Posting holiday photos on social media...

Posting holiday photos on social media...

It may be tempting to share your holiday plans and snaps on social media, however keep in mind you could also be advertising your empty home to potential burglars.

COVID-19 update for clients - we're here to help

COVID-19 update for clients - we're here to help

Our offices in the Forum are now closed following the Covid-19 shutdown and we are working remotely.

While we are working remotely our service timeframes are likely to be longer than usual but we will respond as soon as possible.

The increasing costs of workplace stress

The increasing costs of workplace stress

Workplace stress can affect all workplaces and all workers – from farm to office. It can result in lost productivity, increased absenteeism, and a greater risk of accidents and injury. It can also seriously affect the physical and emotional health of workers.