The statistics for Fidelity Life claims are out as a flyer that brokers can use to see where and what claims were paid in 2014. From 2012 to 2014 they paid a total of $96.5 million in death and terminal illness claims, $51.9 in critical illness or trauma claims, and $19.6 million in income protection. …
Ask people what their most valuable asset is and they will likely tell you it is their home. And should you probe further you will find they probably have their home well insured. Great! Chances are they will have life insurance too. And they definitely have car insurance! The problem is that your house is …
Your most valuable asset? It may not be what you think… Read More »
“Do something today that your future self will thank you for.” Whether or not you are a fan of bite-sized wisdom, this is a great point from which to discuss health insurance. In New Zealand we are lucky to have a fairly robust public health system which can lead people to think health insurance is …
Do you really need health insurance in New Zealand? We think so. Read More »
When it comes to personal insurance, deciding which cover to get can be overwhelming. Life insurance, income protection, trauma cover… Each sounds like a good idea, but sometimes budget dictates that you just can’t have them all right now. So how do you decide which is most important? The first step is to find a …
Personal Insurance: Which type of cover do you really need? Read More »
Here’s an interesting fact: In the current ‘internet age’, every smartphone user has more information at their fingertips than the entire global population had just one generation ago. Of course, having such vast quantities of information readily available has led to huge changes in the way we live life, communicate, spend money and find answers …
Tempted to self-diagnose? The risks of buying insurance online. Read More »
How long have you been with your current bank? Whether it’s been since you were a nipper or later in life, chances are you’re a long-standing customer. So, when it comes to buying life insurance, trauma cover or mortgage protection, it’s not surprising that many people take the option offered by their bank. It’s quick …
Buying insurance from the bank? 3 things to watch out for. Read More »
Having health insurance gives you the peace of mind that you can get the treatment you need, when you need it. The benefits of health insurance With health insurance, you’ll have Faster access to treatment by avoiding public hospital waiting lists Less financial stress by reducing your costs of private treatment and time off work …
