by Theo Simeonidis | Feb 3, 2020 | Health Insurance
Prostate cancer and medical insurance Being of the age when it is prudent to have a prostate check, several months ago I visited my local GP. The obligatory “somewhat embarrassing test” and two blood tests 6 weeks apart, indicated that my PSA levels were marginally...
by Theo Simeonidis | Jan 6, 2020 | Health Insurance
Do I need health insurance? Although New Zealanders are covered by the public healthcare system, the reassurance of knowing they’re covered in the event of a medical incident is still one of the main drivers for people taking out private health insurance...
by Theo Simeonidis | Nov 25, 2019 | Health Insurance, Trauma Insurance
Dealing with breast cancer: part II In an earlier article, I touched on a client’s moving story of dealing with a cancer diagnosis and her gratitude for having a top-quality insurance protection plan which I put in place for her over 3 years ago. Last month yet...
by Theo Simeonidis | Sep 23, 2019 | Health Insurance
Coping with childhood illness: the Johnsons’ story At 11.30pm on a recent Friday evening, I read a posting on the Millwater Families Facebook page stating that a family in our community had just received the devastating news that their beautiful 5-year-old son had...
by Theo Simeonidis | Sep 18, 2019 | Health Insurance, Income Protection, Mortgage Insurance
Dealing with breast cancer: a client’s story Late one rainy afternoon in October 2016, I received a phone call from a distressed client who had just been diagnosed with breast cancer. After shedding some tears, Claire[1], thanked me, in her words, for my foresight...
