Five Reasons to See a Mortgage Adviser Before Going to Your Bank Five Reasons to See a Mortgage Adviser Before Going to Your Bank Contact Us 4. Convenience and Time Saving The first time I took out a home loan was a long time ago. I knew little about finance and mortgages, but I was determined to get the best deal. I spent hours collecting brochures from various banks and comparing rates and loan terms. Then I filled out the applications to three different banks hoping that one would approve my loan. It was incredibly time consuming and I was never completely certain I was making the best decisions. A few years later, I was looking to refix and extend my mortgage. I still didn’t know a lot about home loans, but I had been recommended by several friends to use a mortgage adviser. What an incredible difference it was. I had one meeting with an adviser and they did the rest, streamlining the process, saving me time and reducing the stress. If only I knew then what I know today! 5. Ongoing Support Beyond Settlement Personalised support is something the Futurisk Mortgage Broking team prides itself on. You see, a good mortgage adviser doesn’t disappear once your loan is approved. We stay in touch or, if anything changes for you, we’re only ever a phone call or email away. Support includes helping you reassess your mortgage if your circumstances change and checking that your loan remains competitive over time. We are there for refixes and mortgage extensions or if you find yourself in need of financial advice relating to your mortgage. The proactive ongoing support provided by a mortgage adviser can make a big difference to your long-term financial health. Your Mortgage Adviser is your Advocate Banks are important but they’re not always the best starting point when you’re looking to borrow money for a home. A mortgage adviser acts as your advocate with banks and other lenders. We offer choice, expertise, and convenience. If you or someone you know is looking for a mortgage that best fits your life’s circumstances, give Futurisk a call today. You’re looking to purchase a new home and need a mortgage so it’s obvious—you just drop into the bank you’ve always used and ask for a home loan, right? No. Just hang on a second. While many borrowers instinctively turn to their bank when taking out a home loan, there is another way. Working with a mortgage adviser from an independent company such as Futurisk can mean significant advantages. Whether you're a first-home buyer, or looking to buy an investment or holiday property, or wanting to refinance your existing loan, here’s five reasons why meeting with an independent mortgage adviser might be your best course of action. 1. Access to a Range of Loan Products Because banks will only offer their own mortgage products, your options are limited. The bank will prescribe the type of loan, how it is set up, the interest rate, the repayment terms and all other aspects to the loan. Mortgage advisers, on the other hand, have a relationship with multiple lenders. These will include major banks, credit unions, and non-bank lenders. At Futurisk Ltd, we’ll listen to your individual needs, compare a wide variety of loan products, and recommend the one that best suits your financial situation and goals. 2. Potential for Better Rates and Terms The broad network of lenders that a mortgage adviser has access to means they can often negotiate aspects of your loan such as interest rate and loan terms. As mentioned above, at Futurisk, we take time to understand your credit profile, income, budget, and borrowing needs. That means we can match your needs with the loan that is most beneficial to you. 3. Expertise and Support We don’t want to blow our own trumpets, but the clue is in the name; “Mortgage Advisers” are experts in all aspects of mortgages. Rather than telling you what is best for you, a mortgage adviser will guide you through every step of the home loan process—from pre-approval to settlement. We’re mortgage experts who will help you understand the fine print, avoid common pitfalls, and ensure your application is complete and accurate, which can improve your chances of approval. View next post At Futurisk, we work for you, not the insurer. So when it’s time to make a claim, we’ve got your back. We’ve got your back Enquire Now Freephone 0800 17 18 19

Do you have an emergency nest egg? Do you have an emergency nest egg? Contact Us Most financial gurus and advisers these days recommend having a separate account that’s just for emergencies, and they’re not hard to set up. In fact, most banks will let you do it online. Just log in to your banking website and create a brand new internet account.But having the account is only half the job – now it just needs some money. Because many people live from pay day to pay day, putting a couple of hundred dollars aside into your emergency account is much easier said than done. Instead, consider starting an automatic payment, so every week or fortnight even as little as $5 is transferred into your emergency account without you having to do anything. $5 doesn't sound like much, but within 10 weeks you’ll have more than enough to put petrol in your car and buy some lunch if your pay doesn't come through. One of the key pieces of advice given about keeping an emergency accounts is to make it a little harder to access than your regular accounts. If you had a card in your wallet that had access to your emergency account, the temptation to spend the money would be too great. Instead, make it so that the only way to access that money is to have to transfer it from the special account into your regular account. So next time you need some emergency cash in a hurry, all you’ll need to do is whip out your smartphone, transfer some money and you’ll be away laughing. Earlier this year this was a glitch with ANZ’s payment system, and a whole lot of New Zealanders woke up on payday to discover they hadn't been paid. It didn't take long for the issue to be resolved, and everyone was paid by lunchtime, but the ANZ Facebook page was still inundated with complaints and tales of tragedy as people claimed they were now starving, cold and unable to put petrol in their car because of ANZ’s mistake. If you woke up on payday and found yourself in this situation, what would your day be like? Would you be going to work hungry because you couldn't afford to buy food for lunch? Would you have to walk to work because you had no money to pay for petrol or a bus? Or would you just transfer a few dollars from your emergency account and go on your merry way? For many, waking up on pay day to find their account empty should be a wake-up call, and one of the best things you can do if you’re scared of ever being in this situation is to create an emergency account. View next post At Futurisk, we work for you, not the insurer. So when it’s time to make a claim, we’ve got your back. We’ve got your back Enquire Now Freephone 0800 17 18 19

How to decide before you buy something How to decide before you buy something Contact Us THREE: What will this item really cost me? If ever you decide to buy something on credit, the first question you should ask it this: "What will this actually cost me?" Recently I saw a lap-top that I'd quite like. It cost around $1,000. But there was a deal - the store said I could have it for just $10 a week spread over three years. $10 a week didn't seem much, until I worked it out. Spread over three years, $10 a week is a lot more than $1,000 - it's $1,560! You see what I mean? It wasn't such a great deal after all. I was paying one and a half times what the lap-top would have cost if I paid cash. Avoid purchasing anything on credit, but if you do, calculate the actual cost of the item - it may make you change your mind! FOUR: What can't I have if I buy this? We all have a limited amount of money to spend. That means, when we spend money on one item, we have to go without something else. So, before you buy anything ask yourself, "What is it that I won't be able to afford to buy?" Then ask which of those items you'd rather have. Remember this, if we buy a luxury item with cash, but then have to put our weekly groceries or petrol on our credit card, we have, in effect, gone into debt for that luxury item. FIVE: Will buying this item blow my budget? This question is like a summary question of the previous four. Living without a budget is dangerous for our personal finances. But a budget is only worth anything if we stick to it. So, if you don't have the available money to buy that treat, put off buying it until you do, it could save a lot of heartache in the long term. If you'd like any advice on your personal or business finances, contact the team at Futurisk. "Your money is burning a hole in your pocket." That's a phrase my mother used to use. It's another way of saying, sometimes we just feel like buying something! And, we've all felt like that at some time or another. We're down at the mall and we see something we'd like. We say to ourselves, "I've got to have that, and it only costs..." The reality is this, every time we purchase anything it impinges on our future lifestyle and living standard. That's why we need to pause and ask ourselves a few searching questions before we pull out our eft-pos card. Here's Futurisk's five questions to ask before you buy anything: ONE: Do I really need this? Impulse buying can quickly lead to regret, especially when a credit card is used. While there's nothing wrong with buying the occasional luxury, we need to ensure those purchases are within our budget. The best thing to do is set aside some money for those treat-type items, and stick to your budget no matter what! TWO: If I buy this, will I go into debt? The answer to this question is always, "yes," unless you're buying with cash, eft-pos or debit card, or you can clear your credit card before the next due date. New Zealand is facing a debt crisis and this is the number one way ordinary New Zealanders get themselves into trouble with their personal finances;we overspend on our credit cards. It only takes a small luxury here and another small one there, and before you know it - you're struggling to repay your credit card debt. The simple rule is - avoid going into debt View next post At Futurisk, we work for you, not the insurer. So when it’s time to make a claim, we’ve got your back. We’ve got your back Enquire Now Freephone 0800 17 18 19

How your bank decides to loan you money How your bank decides to loan you money Contact Us Equity (sometimes called Collateral). Equity is a measure of your net worth. It's the value of what you own minus the value of what you owe. In short, the bank wants to be sure that, if you can't repay your loan, you have enough value in your home so that, if they sell it, they can recoup the money you owe them. This is why part of the application form will include a measure of assets versus liabilities. In recent times this became a problem for the bank (and for the person they loaned money to). You see, the banks were loaning 100% on the value of a home. That meant, if the housing market dipped and a mortgage holder couldn't repay their loan, the bank would sell the property but not recoup all their money. So, the person who borrowed the money is now without a home, and still owes money to the bank. This is why there is so much talk about LVR; that is, your loan to value ratio. LVR is the amount you will owe on your house divided by the amount it is worth. LVR's vary from bank to bank but most will usually only loan up to 80% LVR. That means, if you want to buy a new home you will usually need at least 20% of the purchase price as a deposit. It also makes it quite easy to work out how much you can afford to spend on a house - just multiply your deposit by five. Character. For many banks, your financial character is the most important criteria used to assess whether you qualify for loan or not. Banks will look at your financial track record to determine whether they think they can trust you to repay a loan. They will take into account things like whether you have; previous defaults on any type of loan repayments, fines owing, a poor credit rating, a poor job history, or whether you are constantly going into unarranged overdraft. This is why banks ask for three months' bank transactions before giving out a loan - it's to check how well you manage your finances. This is an aspect of borrowing that many people underestimate. It's not just about having a deposit. The bank is more concerned about getting back the money it gives to you, and to prove that you will do that you need to have a good credit and banking record. The challenge. The challenge is simple; if you think you are going to want a bank loan sometime in the future, you need to be proactive now in ensuring you are an attractive client to the bank in these areas; Serviceability Equity, and Character. The team at Futurisk would love to talk to you about all aspects of your personal finances. You will have read in the news that banks are tightening up on lending money to home buyers. Not so long ago it was easy to get a loan, now many first home buyers are wondering how they will ever secure the money to get into their own home. There are, however, things you can do to make yourself more suitable for a bank loan. But don't leave these things until the last minute. If you think you may want to purchase a home in the future, think about these things now. The bank uses three criteria to assess whether to give you a loan There are three key criteria the bank will measure a potential borrower against; Serviceability Equity Character Serviceability (sometimes called capacity). Serviceability measures your ability to repay a loan. Basically, it is your income minus your expenses. This is why, when you apply for a loan, the bank asks you to complete an application form with records of your monthly earnings and monthly spending. Each bank will have a slightly different mathematical formula to calculate serviceability, and slightly different requirements regarding the surplus funds you should have at the end of each month. However, in general terms, banks will expect you to have a monthly surplus of around $300 after all your expenses have been paid. Two things will greatly affect your serviceability and therefore your chance of getting a loan. The first is overspending. If you're thinking of asking the bank for a loan, begin to economise now so that you can show you're able to live on a minimal budget. The second thing that will affect your ability to service a loan is existing debt. If you have debt, you will be making repayments. Those repayments will count against you being granted a loan; and that includes the debt from a student loan. Remember the old rule - pay off debt as quickly as possible. View next post At Futurisk, we work for you, not the insurer. So when it’s time to make a claim, we’ve got your back. We’ve got your back Enquire Now Freephone 0800 17 18 19

Ensure your mortgage payments are covered in case of unexpected life events with mortgage protection insurance from Futurisk Insurance. Mortgage Protection Our Solutions > Personal Insurance > Mortgage Protection > Mortgage protection cover can provide you with a regular monthly mortgage payment if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury. Mortgage Protection with Futurisk Enquire Now Additional Options Redundancy Cover If you are made redundant, you’ll be covered with monthly payments for up to six months.. Retirement Protection (KiwiSaver) Under this benefit you can keep contributing to your KiwiSaver while you’re on a Total Disability claim, helping you to continue receiving the member tax credit. This contribution is an addition to your monthly benefit. Mental Health Limitation This option will reduce your premiums and you will receive payments for only two years throughout the life of your policy should you make a claim for mental health. Dependent Care Benefit This option will provide you with a proportion of a monthly benefit should you need to give up work to provide full-time care for a relative who can no longer take care of themselves because of total disability. Claim Indexation Your sum insured will increase every year according to the CPI, (New Zealand Consumer Price Index). This helps your sum assured stay in line with inflation. Benefits of Mortgage Protection World Wide cover Recurrent Disability Benefit Vocational Training Benefit Home modification of Equipment Support Waiver of Premiums Suspension Cover Benefit Back to work payment What can it cover? Mortgage protection cover can provide you with a regular monthly mortgage payment if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury. Why Mortgage Protection? For many people their house is their most valuable asset. If you are unable to work due to an illness or injury, Mortgage Protection Cover can provide you with regular monthly payments so you won’t be worried about your mortgage or rent payments when you would be better off focused on regaining your Independence. Cover Options: You can choose to cover up to 115% of your contractual mortgage repayments on your residential property. Up to a maximum of 45% of your gross income. Offsets No offsets apply. Mortgage protection does not have ACC offset. Waiting periods The length of time between you becoming disabled and the time when you are eligible to receive a claim payment can vary to suit your personal requirements. Longer waiting periods can decrease your monthly premiums. We can offer waiting periods from 4-104 weeks. Benefit Payment Periods You can select the amount of time you receive payments. Selecting a shorter benefit payments period can decrease your premiums. We can offer from 1 - 5 year payment periods with options for your policy to end at ages 65 or 70 years old. Chat to one of your local advisers today to organise a personalised insurance plan. Talk to an adviser Enquire Now Freephone 0800 17 18 19

Protect your car with comprehensive private motor vehicle insurance from Futurisk Insurance, ensuring peace of mind on New Zealand roads. Private Motor Vehicle Insurance Our Solutions > Personal Insurance > Private Motor Vehicle Insurance > If your car gets damaged or is written off, we’ll make sure you’ve got the cover you need to get you back on the road as soon as possible. Private Motor Vehicle Insurance Enquire Now Benefits with Futurisk We can help at claim time Let someone else pay to replace or repair your valuable possessions You choose the excess Whether you are zipping around the city in a small car or riding a motorbike, or driving a sleek luxury model, you depend on your vehicle for freedom and flexibility. So, it is important to know that if your vehicle gets damaged or is written off, you’ve got the cover you need to get you back on the road as soon as possible. Motor insurance includes a range of covers to suit every driver and vehicle type. What can it cover? The cover provided by comprehensive insurance can vary, depending on the policy. Here are some examples of possible cover: Agreed or Market Value Replacement of a lost or stolen vehicle Cover to help pay for the damage you’ve caused to another person’s vehicle or property A replacement of the same make and model for new cars that are written off within twelve months Legal liability cover Broken Windscreens Need Commercial Vehicle Cover? We provide cover for most vehicles used in business throughout New Zealand. Check out our specialised Business Insurance solutions. View Commercial Cover Chat to one of your local advisers today to organise a personalised Motor Vehicle plan. Talk to an adviser Enquire Now Freephone 0800 17 18 19

Refinancing, Refixing, or Restructuring Your Home Loan? Refinancing, Refixing, or Restructuring Your Home Loan? Contact Us The right structure can save you thousands The way your home loan is structured can make a huge difference to the amount of interest you pay over time. When structuring a home loan thought needs to be given to: The mix of fixed and floating rates. The length of your fixed terms. Whether or not you would benefit from have a revolving credit facility. Your stage of life and your financial goals. Despite these considerations, many homeowners stick with the same setup year after year, unaware of the potential savings a smarter structure could bring. That’s why it makes sense to let your Futurisk mortgage adviser help you reassess your mortgage structure in light of current rates, lifestyle changes, and financial goals. Peace of mind in uncertain times Finally, a mortgage is the biggest financial commitment most of us will ever make. Let’s face it, even an average sized mortgage is a lot of money. It’s no wonder some people feel overwhelmed. Getting professional advice from your Futurisk adviser will give you confidence that you’re making informed decisions. If you’re about to refix or restructure your home loan, or if you or someone you know is about to take out a new home loan, get the best advice you can – talk to your Futurisk qualified mortgage adviser. Good Advice Matters Good news! Interest rates are finally starting to ease. That means, many Kiwi mortgage-holders are asking whether now is the right time to restructure, re-fix, or refinance their home loans. While lower rates can offer the opportunity to reduce your monthly repayments or pay off your mortgage faster, navigating the options isn’t always straightforward. That’s where good advice from your Futurisk mortgage adviser can make all the difference. Here’s why good mortgage advice is essential: Every mortgage is different Home loans aren’t all the same. That’s because, when setting up a loan, your current financial situation, your long-term goals, and the structure of your existing loan(s) are all taken into account to ensure the best move for the next period of your life. But situations change as we go through various life stages. Depending on your current situation, it may make sense to break your fixed-term mortgage and lock in a lower rate. However, not always. Breaking a loan early can trigger costly break fees that outweigh the savings. You Futurisk mortgage adviser will help you calculate the real costs and benefits, and tailor a strategy that fits your situation—not just for now, but for the years ahead. Timing is everything The Reserve Bank signalling a lowering of the OCR (Official Cash Rate), is good news and we would expect interest rates to gradually trend downwards. During times of adjustment in interest rates, banks move independently and those movements can be unpredictable. So, when should you refix or restructure your loan? The temptation is always to grab a lower interest rate as soon as you see one. However, fixing too soon or for too long can mean missing out on later interest rate decreases. Your Futurisk mortgage adviser will track market trends, explain what’s likely to happen next (although there are never any certainties), and help you strike the right balance between risk and opportunity. View next post At Futurisk, we work for you, not the insurer. So when it’s time to make a claim, we’ve got your back. We’ve got your back Enquire Now Freephone 0800 17 18 19

Six Tips to Help You Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster Six Tips to Help You Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster Contact Us 3. Make repayments fortnightly, not monthly Most banks will set up your mortgage with monthly repayments; request fortnightly repayments. What that means is that, over a year, you’ll make 26 half-monthly repayments rather than 12 monthly payments – that’s two extra repayments per year. Over the course of a 30 year mortgage that can save you thousands of dollars. 4. Make lump sum repayments If you have a tax refund or some other windfall, put it on your mortgage. It will go straight towards paying off principal owed and save money on interest repayments. 5. Track your finances Many people could radically improve their personal finances if only they kept track of their income and expenditure – that means, keeping to a budget. Remember, even small amounts of money saved and put on your mortgage can save thousands over the period of your mortgage. 6. Set your mortgage up with part revolving credit Of all the tips to save money on your mortgage, this is the most effective. It can be tricky to set up properly and you may need some financial advice to do it. Once set-up, however, it can save you tens of thousands of dollars and many years of mortgage repayments. The team at Futurisk would love to talk to you about all aspects of your personal finances. Click here to contact Futurisk. I remember when I was about Intermediate School age (a long time ago), my mother would give me $20 each fortnight and I’d take it to the local building society. It was the mortgage money. Having taken out a mortgage, my parents faithfully paid back the required sum every fortnight until every dollar of the interest and principal were paid off. No thought was given to ways of saving on those mortgage repayments. These are, however, simple things you can do to speed up your mortgage repayments saving you both money and time. Here are Futurisk’s six tips to help pay off your mortgage faster: 1. Start early Whatever strategy you decide on, start as early on in your mortgage as you can. In fact, think about how you will repay your home loan before you even sign up for it. Perhaps get some advice from a financial solutions company like Futurisk or from your accountant. This is because, with a table mortgage, which most mortgage-holders will have, the early payments are mostly interest with little principal being repaid. Then, as time goes on, the proportion of interest per payment decreases, and the proportion of principal per payment increases. So, the sooner you begin on a plan to speed up the paying off of your mortgage, the more you save. 2. Each fortnight, pay a little more than the bank asks for If you pay any amount over what the bank asks you to pay on your mortgage, that amount will go straight into lowering the principal owed and therefore lower the interest you are paying. Over the life of your mortgage even a small amount of extra money paid per payment can save tens of thousands of dollars. Here’s another little trick: over time, most mortgage repayments will decrease. Many home owners look forward to this and see it as extra money in their wallet. However, by keeping your repayments the same throughout the life of your mortgage, a lot of money can be saved. View next post At Futurisk, we work for you, not the insurer. So when it’s time to make a claim, we’ve got your back. We’ve got your back Enquire Now Freephone 0800 17 18 19

Protect your business with tailored insurance solutions from Futurisk Insurance. We offer coverage for various industries across New Zealand. Business Insurance options with Futurisk Our Solutions > Business Insurance > Book a free appointment here Business Insurance options Business Interruption Contract Works Material Damage Cyber Insurance Commercial Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Rural Insurance Chat to one of your local advisers today to organise a personalised Business Insurance plan. We are local financial advisers who live and work in your community Enquire Now Freephone 0800 17 18 19 Why choose a Futurisk Adviser? At Futurisk, we work for you, not the insurer or the bank. We are local financial advisers who live and work in your community. We guide you to the right solution, at the right price. And when it’s time to claim, we’ve got your back. Find out more

Understanding Changes to Liability Insurance in New Zealand Understanding Changes to Liability Insurance in New Zealand Contact Us What to do if you face a liability claim? Liability claims are often complicated, involving multiple parties and significant costs. Alongside resolving the issue itself, there’s usually the added challenge of protecting your company’s reputation. Reaching a resolution typically requires input from legal and technical experts —fortunately, these costs are generally insurable. Your insurer is experienced in managing these types of claims and is best placed to guide you through the process. To achieve the best possible outcome, it’s essential that we’re involved early. As soon as you become aware of a potential claim — whether it’s legal action, an allegation of wrongdoing, or a demand for compensation — get in touch with your insurance adviser. Importantly, do not admit liability or offer any form of settlement before speaking with your adviser . Early communication gives us the best chance to protect your business and secure the right support from your insurance cover. For more information on changes to the RMA and liability insurance for your company’s protection, contact your Futurisk Insurance Adviser today. If your business relies on liability insurance (and most do), there are some important regulatory changes you need to know about. It’s particularly important to note the changes to statutory liability . Under recent Resource Management Act (RMA) updates, fines have increased significantly, and soon it will not be possible to insure against them. This is a significant shift for businesses that previously relied on insurance to cover regulatory penalties. However, insurance can still cover legal and expert costs if your company faces an RMA prosecution. This operates much like the cover available for breaches of the Health and Safety at Work Act. View next post At Futurisk, we work for you, not the insurer. So when it’s time to make a claim, we’ve got your back. We’ve got your back Enquire Now Freephone 0800 17 18 19

Futurisk's Hot Tips for Saving Money on your Insurances Futurisk's Hot Tips for Saving Money on your Insurances Contact Us 4. Increase your excess. For most insurances (not life insurance), you will almost always have to pay an excess when you make a claim. By agreeing to pay a little more if and when you make a claim you can often get a discount on your insurance premiums. The one thing to be careful of is that whatever the excess is, you are able to meet that amount should you have to make a claim. 5. Work out the best way to make your payments. Insurance companies will often give a discount if you pay your insurance premiums in a yearly lump sum. That suits some people while others may prefer weekly or monthly payments. You need to do what is best for you. One thing is for sure though; there are savings to be made if you can pay annually. By the way, if you pay yearly it is good to spread the renewal dates for insurances throughout the year. If they all come due in one month it can be quite a stretch financially. 6. Review your insurances regularly. I can say with a degree of certainty that most people, if they haven't reviewed their insurances in the last three years or so, can save money by getting new quotes and reinsuring. It's worth taking an hour or so occasionally to contact a few insurance companies and ask for quotes on your insurance needs, in particular, vehicle, house, and contents insurance. 7. Go with one company. Many insurance companies will give generous discounts if you place all your vehicle, house, and contents insurances with them. When you buy an insurance policy, make sure you ask the question, "What discount will you give me if I put all my policies with your company?" 8. Use an expert! There is nothing like an expert to define what you require and discover where the best price can be found. Find a broker you can trust and get him/her to regularly review your insurances. If we were buying a new appliance or vehicle, we'd shop around. If we wanted some new computer gear or were renovating our kitchen, we'd look for the best deal. So why don't we do that with insurance? It seems many New Zealanders think of insurance as coming in a fixed package at a fixed price, but there are some practical things you can do to save money on your insurances. Here are six hot tips. 1. Work out what you need. Insurance premiums are calculated on the value of what you insure, so the higher the value, the higher the insurance premiums. To insure something for more than what it's worth means you are throwing away money every month. Whether it's for your life, car, home, contents or something else, work out what you want insured and how much it is worth. Don't be one of those people who waste money by over-insuring and so paying premiums that are higher than they need be. Also be careful not to risk a financial crisis by under-insuring and receiving money that doesn't cover the loss of an item. 2. Get quotes. If you are arranging your own insurance, get quotes from a few different companies. Especially for vehicle and house and contents insurance - the cost can vary greatly from company to company. One good way to know if you are getting a good deal is to work through a broker. They have usually sourced the best deals and may even be able to offer discounts because of the number of deals they put through. Remember though, the cheapest price may not equate to the best deal. That's where tip number three comes in. Read on.... 3. Make sure you know what you're buying. View next post At Futurisk, we work for you, not the insurer. So when it’s time to make a claim, we’ve got your back. We’ve got your back Enquire Now Freephone 0800 17 18 19

Secure your health with tailored medical insurance plans from Futurisk Insurance, providing comprehensive coverage for individuals and families in New Zealand. Medical Insurance Our Solutions > Personal Insurance > Medical Insurance > Health Insurance protects your most valuable asset – your health! Medical Insurance Enquire Now Why Health Insurance? More choice – you choose how you receive treatment, and with your GP or specialist, you decide when and where. Less waiting – while you wait for treatment your health could be deteriorating. If you’re in pain, waiting can be difficult and emotionally draining. Less worry – people often worry when they are waiting for treatment and so do the people who love and support them. You won’t have to worry about having the money to pay for the best treatment. Protects your income - bad health could result in time off work and lost income for you and/or your dependent family members. If you’re paying for treatment yourself, that’s an additional financial burden Access to leading edge treatments - Health practices and treatments are advancing rapidly. Private Health-Insurance can gain you access to treatments that you may not otherwise be able to afford Medical Treatment Facts Currently in New Zealand there is a shortage of senior doctors, a problem that is predicted to result in a shortfall of 670 full-time equivalent senior doctors by 2021. Significant numbers of senior specialist doctors reaching retirement age and lifestyle factors are contributing to the problem Medical emigration to fill demand for specialist doctors internationally is also putting pressure on New Zealand’s supply of specialist doctors in the future. Benefits of Medical Insurance Get an earlier diagnosis and treatment with the right health insurance cover. Easy Access to Specialist. Access to advanced treatments. No Financial Stress. What can it cover? Health insurance takes care of the big things like surgical and non-surgical treatment in a private hospital. It also covers consultation with specialists, medications, dressings, rehabilitation and the cost of staying in a private hospital. It may also include the following: Surgical and Non-Surgical Benefits Cancer Care Overseas Treatment Health Support: Ambulance transfers Home nursing care benefit Physiotherapy Hospice care benefit ACC top up Funeral cover Additional Options: Specialist Option: Provides funds for specialist consultations and diagnostic tests like XRAY, ultrasound or cardiovascular examination. Dental and Optical Treatment: Cover for dental examinations and orthodontic treatments. This plan also covers optometrist and optician consultations, prescription glasses, audiometric tests, acupuncture, chiropractic, osteopathy, podiatry treatments, and speech therapy. GP Options: Provides cover for day to day healthcare costs including GP consultations, GP minor surgeries, pharmaceutical prescriptions, physiotherapy and nurse visits. Pro-Active Health: Provides cover for health screening tests, allergy testing and vaccinations, dietician or nutritionist consultations and even gym membership. Best Doctors: A worldwide network of doctors offering you and your immediate family access to leading specialists from New Zealand and around the world. Excess There are various excess options to choose from to suit your individual requirements without sacrificing essential benefits Chat to one of your local advisers today to organise a personalised insurance plan. Talk to an adviser Enquire Now Freephone 0800 17 18 19