Private Medical Insurance in New Zealand

I often get asked 'Why do I need medical insurance?'. This is a very easy question to answer;

31 March - The Biggest Insurance Date of the Year

When are your policies due to rollover? Is 31 March your "big insurance date"? 

Sun, beach, boats and holidays

Summer is upon us, and the holiday season is just around the corner. It's the wonderful time of year where we get a breather from work to hit the beaches, take the boat out fishing, or head away for a well-deserved break.

Claims hit record highs

Part of my role at BRAVEday is to help our clients with getting their medical claims processed. I read this article recently, which shows health insurance claims in NZ are at a record high.  We often get asked if medical insurance is really necessary when we have a public health system - this article really highlights that the short answer is yes!

Buying insurance with your groceries - really?

I read with interest recently that Countdown have launched an insurance venture on their website, backed by Cigna Insurance. Personally I find the tag line for this misleading.'Looking after you and your family with simple, great value insurance'

Is it a freckle, a mole - or something more sinister?

What's your biggest fear?

This month our blogs are focussing on women's health and I think my biggest health concern is to one day be diagnosed with cancer… in particular breast cancer.

Breaking the mould - we don't just sell insurance

When you are out socialising and meeting new people, there is no better way to kill a conversation than with the words "I work in insurance". The insurance industry gets a pretty bad rap by all accounts, and in some people's minds we are right up (or down) there with car salesmen.

Cheap Wine

Cheap insurance can be likened to a cheap bottle of wine. It looks and smells the same, but when it comes to the taste it leaves in your mouth after you've tested it, you instantly regret not going with the more expensive, matured bottle.

Future proof your health

There is little point in working all hours, if you aren't going to be around to enjoy your retirement.There are a myriad of screening tests available, along with lifestyle preventative measures you can take to ensure you live a long and healthy life- here are just a few.