We′ve selected six of NZ′s largest and most respected life insurers - the goal is to make sure you have freedom of choice and the confidence of knowing that you′re selecting a solid, well known company to trust with your insurance.
We′ve selected five of NZ′s largest and most respected health insurers - the goal is to make sure you have freedom of choice and the confidence of knowing that you′re selecting a solid, well known company to trust with your insurance.
Accuro Health Insurance is a 100% New Zealand owned organisation that has been providing medical insurance since 1971. Being a not-for-profit health insurance provider, we offer low premiums, comprehensive cover and personal service. We reward you for being healthy and offer substantial discounts for non-smokers.
With Accuro Health Insurance you are in control. You have choices when it comes to the medical treatment you need and access to the best specialists and hospitals within a timeframe that suits you.
Comprehensive health insurance from Accuro means peace of mind for you and your family.
ING (NZ) Limited (INGNZ) is one of New Zealand′s largest investment managers and one of its fastest-growing life insurers.
The company offers a range of investment, superannuation and insurance products sold through a number of distribution channels, and is one of six government-appointed default KiwiSaver providers.
INGNZ is wholly owned by ANZ National Bank Limited and has a licence from ING Corporate Services Pty Limited enabling it and related companies to use the ING brand and certain trademarks owned by ING Group or its subsidiaries while transitioning to a new brand, which is expected to be by the end of 2010.
Southern Cross Healthcare is one of New Zealand′s best known and most trusted brands, offering a broad range of health-related services to hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders.
Southern Cross are a New Zealand owned not for profit organisation, so our primary goal is to provide our members with access to quality medical treatment when and where they need it. All surpluses generated are reinvested for the benefit of the members. We aim to pay out 85 cents for every dollar received in premiums to our members in claims. In the financial year ending 30 June 2008 we paid out nearly 89.6 cents in each dollar.
Southern Cross Medical Care Society has a strong financial position, with an A+ (Strong) financial strength rating given by Standard & Poor′s (Australia) Pty Limited on 21 February 2009. This rating indicates an organisation′s ability to pay out claims.
Sovereign was established in 1989, creating a new style of life insurance and investment company in New Zealand. In December 1998, Sovereign became part of the ASB Group of companies, which is in turn part of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia Group (CBA).
Today, Sovereign provides a comprehensive suite of life insurance, investment and home loan products. As well as being New Zealand′s largest life insurance company, Sovereign is the largest home loan lender outside the four major trading bank groups. We meet the financial service needs of over half a million customers.
TOWER is an insurance and investment company that has been serving New Zealanders for over 135 years. TOWER provides a comprehensive range of risk insurance and wealth management products and services to around one million customers throughout New Zealand, Australia and certain Pacific Islands. TOWER listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange as a publicly listed company in 1999 and is now one of the fastest growing financial services businesses in Australasia.
At TOWER we recognise the changing needs of our customers when it comes to protecting their health, belongings and prosperity - and we strive to continually meet those needs.