Health insurance
Southern Cross records annual deficit with claims up 15% and premiums up 9%
Cancer dominates AIA Insurance claims accounting for a third of total insurance payouts in 2023, with breast and skin cancers representing over half of cancer claims
25th Jul 24, 5:00am
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Cancer dominates AIA Insurance claims accounting for a third of total insurance payouts in 2023, with breast and skin cancers representing over half of cancer claims
Health insurer UniMed gets approval needed from the RBNZ to take on the portfolio of insurance co-op Accuro which plans to dissolve following the transfer process
18th Apr 24, 2:18pm
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Health insurer UniMed gets approval needed from the RBNZ to take on the portfolio of insurance co-op Accuro which plans to dissolve following the transfer process
UniMed CEO Louise Zacest says health insurers are struggling with ‘surging claims inflation’ as new data from Financial Services Council shows 37% of NZ's population now have health insurance cover
11th Apr 24, 7:36am
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UniMed CEO Louise Zacest says health insurers are struggling with ‘surging claims inflation’ as new data from Financial Services Council shows 37% of NZ's population now have health insurance cover
The Financial Markets Authority cautions two Southern Cross entities for neglecting to apply advertised discounts on insurance products, causing almost $600,000 in overcharged premiums
26th Mar 24, 11:44am
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The Financial Markets Authority cautions two Southern Cross entities for neglecting to apply advertised discounts on insurance products, causing almost $600,000 in overcharged premiums
ACT's immigration policy would make it easier for employers to hire migrant workers and for migrants with residency to bring their parents to NZ
24th Nov 22, 11:16am
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ACT's immigration policy would make it easier for employers to hire migrant workers and for migrants with residency to bring their parents to NZ
ANZ NZ Chief Financial Officer Stewart Taylor leaving to become CFO of Partners Life
21st Mar 22, 10:18am
ANZ NZ Chief Financial Officer Stewart Taylor leaving to become CFO of Partners Life
nib to start selling health insurance through Fairfax Media in bid to broaden its distribution channels
13th Dec 17, 11:53am
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nib to start selling health insurance through Fairfax Media in bid to broaden its distribution channels
How new technology that automates underwriting is set to be a game-changer in health insurance
6th Sep 17, 1:28pm
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How new technology that automates underwriting is set to be a game-changer in health insurance
Lawyer concerned insurers' archaic practice of good faith risks seeing society take a backwards step when it comes to mental health awareness
16th Aug 17, 11:16am
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Lawyer concerned insurers' archaic practice of good faith risks seeing society take a backwards step when it comes to mental health awareness
Jenée Tibshraeny weighs up whether nib's new health insurance products are using gimmicks to sugar-coat, or substance to justify, price increases
10th Aug 17, 2:21pm
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Jenée Tibshraeny weighs up whether nib's new health insurance products are using gimmicks to sugar-coat, or substance to justify, price increases
'Business as usual' for Sovereign while its Aussie parent considers selling it
9th Aug 17, 1:30pm
'Business as usual' for Sovereign while its Aussie parent considers selling it
A look at whether your insurer will pay for what the Government won't if you get cancer
10th Apr 17, 1:07pm
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A look at whether your insurer will pay for what the Government won't if you get cancer
AA and nib deepen their reaches into the insurance market, launching AA-branded nib health insurance
3rd Oct 16, 12:37pm
AA and nib deepen their reaches into the insurance market, launching AA-branded nib health insurance
NZ's 2nd largest health insurer, nib, struggles to maintain solid rate of policyholder growth after OnePath acquisition and signing Warehouse Money white labelling deal
24th Aug 16, 4:09pm
NZ's 2nd largest health insurer, nib, struggles to maintain solid rate of policyholder growth after OnePath acquisition and signing Warehouse Money white labelling deal
NZ's largest health insurer Southern Cross makes major expansion into online life insurance business
30th Mar 16, 9:51am
NZ's largest health insurer Southern Cross makes major expansion into online life insurance business
Health insurer Nib takes tech-driven approach to entering corporate market and seeks more white-labelling opportunities
29th Feb 16, 12:38pm
Health insurer Nib takes tech-driven approach to entering corporate market and seeks more white-labelling opportunities
Southern Cross Health Society enters new territory adding preventative treatment cover; also plans to remove $100k limit on cover for surgical treatment
26th Jan 16, 4:37pm
Southern Cross Health Society enters new territory adding preventative treatment cover; also plans to remove $100k limit on cover for surgical treatment
NZ's 2nd largest health insurer ups its game by gunning for health conscious employers; new initiative follows 4 major partnerships & acquisitions this year
1st Dec 15, 10:57am
NZ's 2nd largest health insurer ups its game by gunning for health conscious employers; new initiative follows 4 major partnerships & acquisitions this year
The Warehouse Group slaps its brand on new Visa credit cards, as well as "low cost" health, travel and general insurance products
6th Nov 15, 11:16am
The Warehouse Group slaps its brand on new Visa credit cards, as well as "low cost" health, travel and general insurance products
Nib lifts competition for Southern Cross Health Society, buying OnePath Life's health insurance book and arranging to distribute its products through ANZ's wealth specialists
15th Oct 15, 1:25pm
Nib lifts competition for Southern Cross Health Society, buying OnePath Life's health insurance book and arranging to distribute its products through ANZ's wealth specialists
A guide to deciphering whether you need the flashy new $1m a year of health insurance cover AIA is offering, or whether your more modest insurance policy will do the trick
5th Oct 15, 1:50pm
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A guide to deciphering whether you need the flashy new $1m a year of health insurance cover AIA is offering, or whether your more modest insurance policy will do the trick
Canterbury earthquake insurance lessons yet to be put into practice, as people continue to be stumped by their insurers
24th Sep 15, 2:32pm
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Canterbury earthquake insurance lessons yet to be put into practice, as people continue to be stumped by their insurers
Volo puts policy documents online, after interest.co.nz raises concerns about customers being unable to see these until after signing the dotted line
17th Sep 15, 2:34pm
Volo puts policy documents online, after interest.co.nz raises concerns about customers being unable to see these until after signing the dotted line
Jenée Tibshraeny on navigating the road blocks preventing you from comparing 'apples with apples' when shopping for life insurance
17th Sep 15, 5:00am
Jenée Tibshraeny on navigating the road blocks preventing you from comparing 'apples with apples' when shopping for life insurance