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Aug 27, 2025Age 18-34, Age 35-54, Age 55+

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Insurance tips that actually make a difference

Insurance isn’t just about ticking a box it’s about making sure you’re covered when life throws a curveball. Here are some practical steps to help ensure your cover works when you need it most:

Document your property: Create a video walkthrough of your home, contents, or business premises. This simple step can make a big difference if you ever need to make a claim. It helps verify what you own and speeds up the claims process.

Update your cover (when needed): If you’ve recently purchased something valuable, check whether it needs to be added to your policy. Not every new item requires an update; it depends on its value and your policy’s limits. For example, high-value items like jewellery or tech gear may need to be specified separately. If the item exceeds your policy’s standard limits, it won’t be fully covered unless listed.

That’s why we recommend reviewing your sum insured regularly, especially after big purchases or life changes. It’s easy to underestimate your contents’ total value, which can leave you underinsured in a major event.

Understand your exclusions: Insurance policies protect against specific risks, but they also come with exclusions. (Insurance exclusions are specific situations, items, or types of damage that your policy does not cover).  Common ones include wear and tear, corrosion, fines, or damage caused during renovations. Knowing what’s not covered is just as important as knowing what is and it’s why we prefer to meet with you regularly to review your cover.

Report incidents promptly: If a break-in or theft occurs, notify the police immediately. Your insurer will require a police report to process your claim and delays can complicate things.

Let’s make sure your insurance works when it matters most
Insurance isn’t something you want to discover after the fact isn’t quite right. That’s why we take the time to review your cover with you, so you understand what’s included, what’s excluded, and what might need updating. If you’ve made a big purchase, had a life change, or just want peace of mind, we’re here to help. Get in touch to book a review or ask us anything, no question is too small.

This information is of a general nature and is not intended as personalised financial advice. RIVAL Wealth is a Financial Advice Provider (FAP) licenced by the Financial Markets Authority to provide financial advice. Our disclosure document is located at rivalwealth.co.nz or a written copy is available on request

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