Insurance Resources

Your Insurance Questions Answered

The latest insights, trends and questions about insurance in NZ.

Does ACC Cover Illness in New Zealand?

Something we frequently hear from our clients is that they don’t need health insurance because ACC will cover them. 
Sascha Nettmann
June 4, 2025
2 minutes

Can You Get Health Insurance with a Pre-Existing Condition in NZ?

One of the most common questions we hear from our customers is, “Can I get health insurance if I have a pre-existing condition?”
Sascha Nettmann
June 4, 2025
3 minutes

Think You’re Paying Too Much for Insurance? 5 Ways to Save

One of the most common questions we hear from our customers is, “Can I get health insurance if I have a pre-existing condition?”
Sascha Nettmann
June 4, 2025
2 minutes

Wondering Which Life Insurance Provider is the Best? Advice from Experts

Let’s face it, insurance can be difficult. With all the addons, benefits, exclusions and terms, it’s easy to get wrong and end up costing more than you could imagine. We've put together our expert advice to make the process easier.
Sascha Nettmann
June 4, 2025
3 minutes

All You Need to Know About Insurance Before Buying a House

So, you’ve saved up enough for a deposit for a house you have your eye on. Maybe you’ve even visited the bank, chatted with your mortgage broker and have been approved for the loan. But what do you need to know about life insurance?
Sascha Nettmann
June 4, 2025
3 minutes

- Leonie and Bevan

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- Morgan

"I left sorting out income protection and life insurance for so long because I assumed it would be too expensive, but when I finally made the call to get it sorted I found that it was actually really affordable and Sascha helped me with finding the right fit for me and my family."

- Amy

"I couldn’t speak more highly of Sascha’s service! He took the time to really listen and understand our lives to give us the best possible insurance solutions. He was patient with all our questions and took the time to make sure we understood everything. You will struggle to find this kind of high quality and personalised service anywhere else."