Life Insurance Protection and Income Insurance is the best way you can start the New Year.

January is one of the happiest times of the year in New Zealand, people are relaxed and letting their hair down, enjoying the summer break. The sun’s out, the water’s great and the barbeques are scrumptious. What could go wrong? After all, you plan, make lists, book holiday homes, and thoroughly look at every detail to create the perfect summer – however, the one thing no one really prioritises while enjoying this period is a thorough review of the life insurance protection and/or income protection insurance policies.

Unfortunately, it’s a fact that over the school holiday period nasty and unpredictable accidents can take place. While you can control how you drive, you can’t control how other people drive, therefore in order to be fully protected it is wise to contact your local insurance broker.

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Has your healthcare insurance policy been stripped of funeral insurance?

It is reported that 800,000 New Zealand healthcare insurance policy owners have been stripped of insurance funds set aside to cover funeral costs.

This funeral allowance benefit was removed by Southern Cross. This was not the only benefit that was scrapped from the health insurance policy. A public hospital cash allowance and surgical procedure for sleep apnoea were also removed.

When does Southern Cross’s funeral insurance benefit change to the health insurance policy come into effect?

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