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Why faster underwriting should not rush life cover decisions

10 Nov 2026: Paige Estritori

Chubb Life’s expansion of its Life Lens underwriting tool across its Assurance Extra range is a useful sign of where New Zealand life insurance is heading: faster, more digital and increasingly data-led. For households arranging life, trauma, disability or income-related cover, the development may make parts of the application process feel more convenient, but it should not turn a long-term insurance decision into a quick tick-box exercise. - read more

What the Fidelity Life deal could mean for policyholders

03 Nov 2026: Paige Estritori

The proposed acquisition of Fidelity Life by the parent company of Partners Life is one of the more significant ownership developments in New Zealand’s life insurance market this year. Announced in early September 2026 and reported as a $630 million transaction, the deal remains subject to regulatory approvals and other completion steps, so customers should treat it as a proposed change rather than a completed merger. - read more

Why insurer conduct should matter when you review life cover

15 Sep 2026: Paige Estritori

Fresh attention on conduct monitoring across New Zealand’s financial services sector is a timely reminder that life insurance is not only about the premium. For households relying on cover to protect a mortgage, replace income or support dependants, the experience after a policy is sold can matter just as much as the decision to buy it. - read more

What latest claims figures mean for New Zealand families

08 Sep 2026: Paige Estritori

Fresh attention on New Zealand life insurance claims is a timely reminder that personal cover is not just another household subscription. Behind every accepted life, trauma, disability or income protection claim is a family dealing with illness, bereavement, lost income or debt pressure. The industry’s latest claims picture reinforces a simple point: cover can be valuable, but only when the amount, policy type and ownership structure still match the household’s real financial exposure. - read more

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How Life Insurance Advisers and Brokers Work in New Zealand

Life insurance advisers and brokers can help New Zealand consumers compare policies, understand underwriting questions and arrange cover. This guide explains how advice is regulated, what disclosures to expect, how commissions may work and what to do if you have a complaint. - read more

Understanding Life Insurance Cover Amounts and Household Financial Needs

Choosing a life insurance cover amount is one of the most important parts of arranging a policy. The cover amount, sometimes called the sum insured, is the amount that may be paid to beneficiaries or an estate if a valid life insurance claim is accepted. - read more

Types of Life Insurance Cover in New Zealand Explained

Life insurance in New Zealand can include several different types of personal cover, including life cover, terminal illness benefits, trauma cover, TPD cover and income protection. Understanding how these covers differ can help you compare policies more confidently before requesting quotes. - read more

Life Insurance Premiums in New Zealand: What Affects the Cost

Life insurance premiums in New Zealand can vary widely between people and providers. This guide explains the main factors that affect cost, how stepped and level premium structures work over time, and why the lowest starting premium is not always the simplest comparison point. - read more

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