Helping you navigate the road ahead
Welcome to Eric James & Associates, your friendly, forward-thinking New Zealand insurance brokers.
We are your personal risk & medical insurance specialists. We take pride in our focused expertise, friendly service, and old-fashioned hard work. We ensure you have the best cover possible, within your budget, for your unique needs today, tomorrow and all the tomorrows to come.
Three ways we’ll make a difference for you.
1. A personal, personalised, professional approach
We’re proud of our reputation as a forward-thinking and customer- focused NZ insurance provider, and we work hard to maintain this reputation. Our highly trained team have extensive knowledge and experience of the insurance industry. They’ll ensure your insurance requirements are always handled efficiently and professionally.
2. The right range of options
We are dedicated to helping people get the best value for their insurance investment. So, we only provide insurance products from the most reputable insurance companies in NZ. With these options and our expert guidance, you can confidently compare the products available, and understand why we recommend specific answers for your needs.
3. Service with a smile (at a time that suits)
Life can’t always stop when you need it to. It’s why our advisers will come directly to you at a time that suits. In this way we can ensure there’s the right amount of time to correctly assess your requirements – and then provide a comprehensive and tailored solution that’s the perfect fit for you and your family.
Need guidance for what’s ahead?
Get in touch today to discuss your options.
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Taking control of your insurance
Medical and income protection insurance doesn’t just offer peace of mind – it can be the difference between ‘continuing as usual’ and a mortgagee sale. In some cases, it’s a matter of life and death. But how do you ascertain if you have the right level of insurance?

The people behind the policies
When a DIY job proved difficult to complete, 37-year-old Invercargill man Kane Woodward realised something was wrong. Faced with further worrying symptoms, his journey to a diagnosis had many twists and turns but was ultimately expedited by his insurance cover.