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Do we care more about our belongings than ourselves?

Do we care more about our belongings than ourselves?

Figures on how New Zealanders spend their insurance dollars show we value our belongings more than we do ourselves.

Research undertaken by EY reveals New Zealanders spent 5.5 times more on non-life insurance premiums in 2011, than we did on life insurance premiums. 

Kiwi's strange insurance claims revealed

Kiwi's strange insurance claims revealed

Contents insurance covers more than just TVs, mobile phones and jewellery -- as a new list of curious claims released by AA Insurance proves.

In the last few years, it's paid out for a damaged jade cabbage sculpture, a stolen horse massager and a foldable electric skateboard

How would your family cope financially if you got cancer?

How would your family cope financially if you got cancer?

You’ve probably made a smart decision to protect those dearest to you with Life Insurance. But could you afford to pay the bills and medical fees if you were debilitated by a life threatening illness or injury? That’s why you need Trauma Cover.

Making sense of health insurance

Making sense of health insurance

Horror stories of people paying huge amounts for healthcare overseas when they find out that they aren’t covered by their insurance are all too common. As are the many stories we don’t hear about large premiums being paid but then when the need arises, the policy does not cover what you really need it to. By then it is too late.

Check out what the Health Funds Association  of New Zealand have to say about health insurance…….you can read it here..

While this article gives great information, the best thing to do to make sure your insurance is there for you when you need it, is to talk to someone independent who really knows this stuff inside out. And not just from one provider, but across the many companies in New Zealand who offer health insurance. Contact Us for further information.

Do I need to get a registered valuation on my home?

Do I need to get a registered valuation on my home?

With the change from ‘area replacement’ to ‘sum insured’ cover for house insurance, many people are struggling to determine an appropriate amount of insurance to have in place on their home. So, is the default amount specified by the insurance company enough?