E-bikes are increasingly popular and for many Kiwis they are a fantastic way to get around. But many e-bike owners may not have thought about insuring their new bike.
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Many Kiwis are turning to accommodation websites like Airbnb, hosting guests in their homes to gain a bit of extra income or assist with their mortgage repayments. But inviting guests into your home brings added risk that something could go wrong…
You have natural hazards cover if you have a home insurance policy that includes fire insurance (and most do). The premium you pay your insurer includes a Natural Hazards Insurance levy (NHI levy), which gives you access to this natural hazards insurance.
The Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme (IFSO Scheme) is advising consumers to check when they can drive after taking medication, to make sure they are covered by their insurance.
Natural hazards cost New Zealanders millions of dollars. Fortunately, New Zealand property is extremely well insured compared to other countries, which means the insurance industry bears most of the costs when disaster strikes.
The use of AI in drug discovery has healthcare companies excited, as Milford Investment Analyst Dr Deborah Lambie discovered on her recent visit to the United States.
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.
The Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman is warning businesses their insurance may not cover them for losses resulting from online marketplace scams.
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.
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.
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.
Life is all about risk. Every day you evaluate the risks in your life – deciding which are worth taking and which are best avoided.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
From 1 October 2022, the maximum amount of cover EQC provides on home insurance policies increases from $150,000 to $300,000 per dwelling, plus GST.
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.
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.