Insurance 101
The team at Cove explains insurance so you can make sense of it, and to help you decide what insurance you need.
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General Insurance Topics
Insurance Companies in NZ
There are a handful of insurance companies in NZ for Kiwis to choose from. Let’s take a look at what sets them apart, and how insurance works in New Zealand.
What is insurance?
Insurance is the main way for individuals and businesses to help with the financial part if something bad happens. It could be a fire, a car accident, or the accidental breakage of your cellphone screen – the cost of fixing these damages can all be covered by insurance.
Making an insurance claim
No one likes being involved in an accident or having something break, but that’s exactly what your insurance policy is here for – providing you with the support you’ll need to get through what can be a tough time.
What are the different types of insurance?
There are many risks in life and many ways in which you may come to financial grief. Fortunately insurance can cover a wide variety of these risks and make sure you’re financially able to bounce back should the worst happen.
Phone Insurance
Do you need mobile phone insurance?
Mobile phone insurance can cover you for accidental loss, damage, theft, and much more. Read our guide below to find out if you should consider getting phone insurance.
Tips to protect your mobile phone
The latest mobile phones aren’t cheap, and having your phone stolen or losing it can be a big inconvenience. They also can store a huge amount of your personal data. Read Cove’s tips on how best to protect your mobile phone.
Car Insurance
Car Insurance in New Zealand
There are many options when choosing a car insurance policy. Read below why you need to find what is the best car insurance policy for you.
Comparing car insurance
Comparing car insurance policies can be a little tricky. It is tough to know what to look for! Here is the Cove guide to ensure you are comparing apples with apples.
Cheap car insurance
Is buying cheap car insurance in NZ worth the savings? How can you get cheaper car insurance?
Car insurance calculator
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all car insurance calculator, but you can calculate exactly how much car insurance will cost you by getting an online quote.
House Insurance
House insurance in New Zealand
An overview of buying house insurance in New Zealand. Things you need to know, and tips to help you understand the process.
Life Insurance
Life Insurance in New Zealand
Cove answers all your life insurance questions, starting with “What is life insurance?”.
Do I need life insurance?
Why should you have life insurance? Do you even need life insurance? Let us explain…
Calculating what life insurance will cost
The cost of life insurance varies for everyone. Discover how to calculate what life insurance will cost for you.
Life insurance for parents
Becoming a parent is an ideal time to consider life insurance.
Comparing life insurance policies in New Zealand
How do you compare life insurance policies? Which is the best life insurance company? Learn how to compare life insurance with the team at Cove.
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