Cancer, heart disease, strokes and road accidents: these are the four main causes of death in New Zealand. Every day, 63 people are diagnosed with cancer and 24 suffer from a stroke. Every 90 minutes, a Kiwi dies from heart disease. In 2016 alone, there were 328 deaths on our roads.
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Every year when the bills for their health, trauma and life insurance came around, Dona's husband would grumble at the cost and swear it would be the last year they’d pay before she would convince him otherwise. In 2016, she was glad they did.
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We might be small, but we’re still making a big difference to Kiwis affected by health issues. In the last financial year, we have helped our clients claim over $480,000 in medical insurance. This was part of the record-breaking $1.454 billion medical claims lodged from March 2017 to March 2018.
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Early detection is critical when it comes to fighting cancer, and regular cancer screenings play a crucial role. However, not all screenings are publicly funded and often subsidised screenings don’t kick in until a certain age, leaving everyone else wondering where they stand.
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Cancer is New Zealand’s biggest killer. Every year, it claims over 9,500 Kiwi lives. Each day, an average of 63 new cancer cases are registered. What’s more, by 2035 the number of people it affects is expected to increase by 50 per cent. While we can’t cure cancer (yet), we can be prepared for it.
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Like all New Zealand women, when Megan turned 45 she became eligible for a free mammogram screening offered through BreastScreen Aotearoa. But like many of us, she put it off until she saw the mobile screening unit in Orewa.
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When it comes to treating cancer, many patients rely on their medical insurance cover to help fund the financial cost of treatment. However, not all policies are the same—and where some policies could help you access lifesaving drugs, others might not.
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Before the first peg goes in the ground and the first nail is hammered, you need to arrange contract works insurance for your building project.
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As a builder or tradesperson, you don’t always have control over the materials you use on a project. The owner or an architect will sometimes specify the materials they want you to work with, whether you’re familiar with them or not.
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A ute or panel van is as important to a tradie as their tools. What would be the impact on your business, or livelihood if your workhorse was out of action for several days?
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