How Insurance/Investment can help your child complete their education.

When we think about our financial commitments and our debts, sometimes our child's education can slip by under the radar. Everyone knows about their mortgage, their utility bills and their credit cards, but how much its really going to cost to guide your child or grandchild through their education is often not figured into the equation. 

Private school or university fees can range from $5,000 - $25,000 per year, which is a substantial financial commitment and something worth thinking about. So if your child is starting or continuing their secondary or tertiary education in the New Year, here's what it might pay to take into consideration in your financial plan.

1. You May Qualify For Special Events Increases

In some insurance policies, special events clauses allow you to make changes to your insurance free and with no additional forms, checks or processes required. Having a child begin their secondary or tertiary education counts as one of these events under certain providers. This means that you can increase your sum assured or make changes to your plan quickly, easily and without stress. If you are a primary income earner who supports your child or grandchild as they go through their education, you can make sure that their education costs will be covered by taking the time to review and taking advantage of these clauses. 

We highly recommend taking the time to check with us if you qualify, or to review your insurance plan to make sure this new debt/liability will be taken care of and your child will be able to complete their education no matter what happens.

2. Review Your Existing Insurance Plan

If your child is starting or continuing their education it may be a prudent plan to conduct a review of your existing insurance factoring in these new financial commitments. We may find that some changes need to be made or may even be able to save you money, whilst still providing for your debts and making sure your child or grandchild has a safe, assured pathway through their education and into their chosen career. All our insurance reviews are completely free and no obligation, so you have nothing to lose.

3. The Benefits of Your Child Being Insured Early

In addition to thinking about your own insurance as your child/grandchildren start their education, its worth giving a thought to theirs as well. Getting a health and/or critical illness insurance policy in place for them has numerous practical benefits that can help make sure they and the family can overcome the financial obstacles illness or injury could present to their education and beyond.

Securing insurance cover young can mean:

• Securing insurance cover young means cheaper and cost effective premiums.
• Any conditions developed later on in life will be covered. Getting in young means less time for pre-existing conditions to develop which could mean possible savings of thousands or even tens of thousands in the long run. It meant exactly that for our team member who was diagnosed with Crohn's at the age of 20.
• No exclusions, conditions or additional loading expenses in your policy.

4. Consider an Education Investment Fund

Our professional investment services can offer managed funds without a minimum starting amount - perfect for an education fund that can grow and prosper over time, eventually helping your child or grandchild finish their education successfully, without the burden of too much debt on their life. Backed by the most cutting edge research, we can consult with you and find the best option for your unique financial situation. If you want to get started or make an enquiry, just contact us today and ask a question or request a free, no obligation consultation.

The Benefits of Using an Insurance Broker

1. Insurance Mistakes Can be Costly.

While we can sometimes think of insurance as being a simple matter, it can no doubt be a complicated prospect and the costs of getting things wrong can be high. If you don't have the right amount of cover you could be left unable to service your debt if something goes wrong, or people who depend on you could end up in trouble or out of pocket. In our years of professional experience, we've come across people who've filled out forms incorrectly, chosen the wrong type of insurance entirely, or overlooked a crucial detail, leaving them in a much worse situation when they need their claims.

Nearly all of these mistakes could have been avoided by consulting with a professional adviser. Insurance brokers take the time to assess what you really need and guide you through the process, eliminating unneeded costs, getting you the right insurance, making sure your real needs are covered and getting those forms 100% correct every time.

2. Your Claims Processed Stress Free

If you need to make a claim on your insurance, chances are you are going through one of the most stressful times of your life. During this time, processing claims, filling out forms and making sure everything is squared away is a true hassle, and one that you really can't afford to get wrong. Our Insurance service includes full claims management and support, helping you fill out forms correctly, guiding you every step of the way and making sure you get your claim processed as you need it every single time.

You don't need any more stress in your life, and making the choice to use an insurance broker to source your cover will take this claims stress out of your hands.

3. The Insurance Marketplace Can Change

The insurance market in New Zealand is ever-changing. New products and providers come and go, and the best insurance for your situation one year could be very different to the best insurance for you the next year. An insurance broker will conduct regular reviews of your insurance to make sure that what you're getting is still the best deal for you. If it is found that it's not, you'll be able to change to continue to get the best cover at the lowest prices. The best way to keep on top of the market and always get the best is to have a professional insurance broker in your service.

4. Zero Cost and Zero Obligation.

All the service that an insurance broker provides for you, from giving advice to sourcing your insurance, to conducting reviews and providing ongoing support, is entirely 100% cost free. All you pay for is your insurance premiums. Your insurance broker is paid by the insurance companies themselves at no additional cost to you, so you have nothing to lose by consulting one.

5. Better Deals Than Going It Alone   

In many cases, a reputable insurance broker can leverage their solid relationships with New Zealand's insurance providers to secure you better terms and/or better rates than you could find by going it alone. A broker can also get you indirect savings in cutting out aspects or benefits that you don't need and setting your sums assured at the level you need and not too far in excess of it. When combined with all the other benefits, we believe that taking the time to consult with an insurance broker is a no-brainer.

6. The Knowledge and Experience You Need

Our insurance team has over 100 years of combined experience in the insurance field. That's over a century's worth of knowledge and experience that they bring to help clients get the best and deal with anything that could arise. That knowledge is simply invaluable in crafting your insurance policy, maintaining it and making sure that it works the way it needs to and only the way it needs to. Alone, you could be at risk but with 100 years of experience behind you, you will be secure.

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