When you need a barrow for that marrow…
They say you should never turn your back on a zucchini plant. While a delicious addition to salads and stir fries, they do have a habit of growing rapidly into an unmanageable size if not plucked at their prime.
Beaky blinders
It’s not often we get to share picnic-related insurance news. However one recent article captured our attention with a report that, after hundreds of customers lost their lunch to flying thieves, a popular food truck in Scotland has begun offering ‘seagull insurance’ on their sandwiches.
Considering ch-ch-changes to your life insurance policy?
Determining whether you’ve got the right level of insurance cover can be difficult. Too little and you put your family under immense pressure and stress if the worst happens. Too much and the pressure may come on to keep up with payments.
Time to retreat from the treats?
“Little treat” culture is rife on social media, with many seeing it as a necessary form of self-care. But how many treats are too much? We take a look at the risk that comes with regular reward.
The people behind the policies
There have been many stories in the media about the widening gaps in our public healthcare system, with some people going so far as to move internationally to obtain the care or medicines they need.
Peace of mind or back of mind?
A recent survey by health insurance provider nib found that over half of New Zealand parents do not have health insurance. In this financial climate, it’s no surprise to learn that cost is a barrier for many, but there are also other factors at play here. Here’s what the survey tells us…
When crime doesn’t payout
While most have never given it serious consideration (we hope), the thought of an insurance payout can seem like a tempting notion to the less educated out there. However, this type of fraud is nearly always caught. Here are five cases that made the headlines…
When Pharmac can’t provide
One of our insurance partners has recently released data from 2023 that highlights just how valuable well-tailored health insurance can be when Kiwis are faced with the unimaginable.
Tracking the value of life
Until the 16th century there wasn’t a recognised method of buying life insurance and looking after your family. Obviously, there was a need. However, it wasn’t as easy as just providing a service to meet the demand. Many early attempts at providing financial aid to families failed.
Protecting a body of work
How much is your chest hair worth?According to one of the greatest urban legends of insurance, £3.5 million – if you’re Tom Jones.