New research released by the Financial Services Council has revealed the true contribution of the broader financial services sector to New Zealand’s economic wellbeing. The research ‘Towards Prosperity’ carried out by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research is some of the most comprehensive to date...
Below are the top five claims payments nib paid last month - a useful insight into the real benefits of private health insurance. ...
Below are the top five claims payments for October by procedure - a useful insight into the real benefits of private health insurance. ...
The latest Quarterly Statistical Summary from the Health Funds Association of New Zealand highlighted that a record additional 26,530 lives were covered with Health Insurance in the year to September 30. That puts 2018 in the record spot, surpassing the previous record year of September...
Southern Cross Health Society has released its latest claims statistics - here's what they pay out on. Southern Cross says it has 870,263 members and, as a non-profit organisation has paid out 92c in claims for every $1 received in premiums. In the period April 1 to...
Southern Cross regularly review their policies to make sure they fit the long terms needs of their members and they look at many things including benefit use, the cost of claims and premium affordability. They know that premium affordability is a concern for our members and...
"If I didn't have insurance, I wouldn't have been able to walk up the aisle on my wedding day." Just two months before her wedding, Fiona (24), was diagnosed with a cyst inside her hip joint which fractured the bone, leaving her unable to walk without...
If you were to become unwell, you would want to take steps to get back to good health as soon as possible. While New Zealand does have a public health system, you are not always guaranteed fast access to treatment. This means you may be...
Your health is one of your greatest assets - it helps you earn an income, support your family and enjoy life. Private Health Insurance is an investment in your quality of life. Here are 7 reasons for having comprehensive health insurance. 1. Greater Choice You choose who you...
More people are waiting for a key bowel cancer test as some District Health Boards struggle to cope with rising demand. Colonoscopies are needed to diagnose bowel cancer, which kills more than 1200 people a year. DHBs are expected to provide timely colonoscopies as screening for...