Life Matters Blog

Expertise & Heart – The Asteron Life Claims Philosophy

10/10/2023

The Asteron Life Claims Philosophy is consistent and centres around our customers and the long-term business view and long-term benefit for customers, meaning we are there for them in the times they need us the most.

Life insurance and cancer

02/10/2023

It’s an unfortunate reality that cancer is one of the biggest killers in New Zealand. With the high rates of the disease in New Zealand, you might find it reassuring to know that some life insurance companies, including Asteron Life, offer specific cover for cancer.

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Asteron Life is in the business of protecting what matters the most

By Seema Bangera 19/05/2023

As the country continues to recover from the impacts of Covid-19 and the recent weather events, Asteron Life remains focused on supporting New Zealanders with long term financial security - a commitment demonstrated through every stage of our customer’s journey through life.

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Avoiding the ‘office blues’: How we’re managing emotional needs in the workplace

By Seema Bangera 08/12/2022

While we’re often told to “bring your whole selves to work”, managing emotional wellbeing is still an ongoing challenge for many employees. This is where Asteron Life is stepping up to the plate, with a new pilot programme we’ve crafted to support customer-facing team members who regularly undertake challenging conversations with customers as part of their work.

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Why we’re supporting customers experiencing vulnerability

27/07/2021

At Asteron Life, we’re here supporting you for life – and when we say that, we mean it.

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Three things to consider if you have an employee life insurance policy

By Graham Hill 30/06/2021

Many companies offer free life insurance to their employees. Generally, this will automatically provide life insurance cover without the need for underwriting. Here are three things to think about when it comes to employee life insurance cover.

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A helping hand when you need it

21/06/2021

At Asteron Life, we’re here to help we’re here to support you for life. We also know there are times when everyone needs a little extra support. That’s why, where we can, we’re offering practical assistance to customers we find are experiencing vulnerability of some kind.

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Three insurances to consider when you start a business

By Claire Sutton 19/03/2021

There are many types of insurance that might help to protect your business. Here are three life insurance covers you might want to consider when you start a new business.

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Are you a new parent thinking about life insurance?

By Claire Sutton 09/02/2021

You might be busy navigating a host of important decisions and responsibilities in your new role as parent, and one of them might be whether or not it’s a good time to consider getting - or reviewing your existing - life insurance.

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Get the school year started right

04/02/2021

With school seeming like a distant memory for many kids (and parents too!) after the long summer holidays, heading back for that first day can seem rather daunting. Here are 5 simple tips to help your tamariki start Term 1 with confidence.