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Non-PHARMAC 101: What you need to know

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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.

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Working together to keep you safer

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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.

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Posting holiday photos on social media...

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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.

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

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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.

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The increasing costs of workplace stress

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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.

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Are you insured for off-road vehicle use?

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Are you insured for off-road vehicle use?

Just because your truck can navigate off the beaten track, doesn’t mean your insurance will always cover you if you have an accident while doing it.

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Affordable cancer care cover now available

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Affordable cancer care cover now available

Affordable cancer treatment and care is something many of us are worried about. Without full medical insurance which can be expensive, you are reliant on the public health system for treatment.

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Lessons from lockdown

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Lessons from lockdown

12 months ago NZ went into a full Level 4 lockdown. So what did we learn during this time?

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Buying a house? Make sure you have insurance before you make an offer.

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Buying a house? Make sure you have insurance before you make an offer.

With the housing market running red-hot at the moment and many properties under multiple offers, buyers are under significant pressure to put their best offer forward. They are encouraged to make sure offers have the least amount of conditions possible which may result in less due diligence being completed.

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Changes to the financial advice regime

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Changes to the financial advice regime

From 15 March 2021 anyone who gives regulated financial advice to retail clients must either hold, or operate under, a Financial Advice Provider licence. All providers of financial advice are now subject to the same obligation to place the interests of their clients first and must adhere to a new Code of Conduct.

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do you really need health insurance in nz?

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do you really need health insurance in nz?

As a resident of New Zealand, you can rely on the public health system for emergency care and treatment for serious conditions. Relying on the public system, though, can have its disadvantages.

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Trauma cover - do you really need it?

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Trauma cover - do you really need it?

No one likes to think about what would happen if they developed a serious illness. Optimistically we may believe that while this might happen to others, it won’t happen to us. However, life is not always predictable.

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AMP Life sale to Resolution Life completed

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AMP Life sale to Resolution Life completed

AMP Life is now proudly owned by Resolution Life, a global life insurance group focusing on the acquisition and management of portfolios of in-force life insurance policies, such as AMP Life.

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Building financial resilience

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Building financial resilience

No one knows when and where the next financial shock will come from – major events such as we have just experienced from Covid-19, illness or injury, redundancy or a significant change in your circumstances can happen any time.

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Why stay-at-home parents might need life insurance too

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Why stay-at-home parents might need life insurance too

Being a stay-at-home parent is a full-time gig. As a teacher, counsellor, chef, housekeeper and more, they are contributing tens of thousands of dollars of unpaid work to your family every year.

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