"It is spring again. The earth is like a child that knows poems by heart." 
? Rainer Maria Rilke

 

 

 

 

The Team

 

 

(From left to right: Brennen Lewis, Jayde Lewis, Dara O'Brien, Robyn O'Gorman and Kevin O'Gorman)

 

 

We here at CIC (Christchurch Insurance Centre) celebrate with you this glorious spring season. Our job is to make sure each and every one of our clients are taken care of so together we say:  'HOW CAN WE HELP YOU???'

In this episode we want to bring your attention to:

 

*     Kiwisaver- Fidelity to Grosvenor

*     What does my insurance company have to offer?

*     Fire and General- Replacement Value

 

I hope that you enjoy it.

KIWISAVER – FIDELITY TO GROSVENOR

Some of you may have heard via email, post or the news but it is final-Grosvenor have taken over the Fidelity life Kiwisaver Scheme. This makes Grosvenor the second largest holder of Kiwisaver members under management.

So who is Grosvenor?

 

Their Story

Grosvenor Financial Services Group is a proudly New Zealand owned company who has been administering Kiwis' savings for over 15 years. They are one of the few New Zealand owned KiwiSaver Scheme operators as well as one of the largest non-default provider schemes available. Grosvenor has been involved with KiwiSaver since its inception in 2007, working with a selected network of qualified advisers to help them best serve their clients' retirement needs.

They have established themselves as a leader in providing infrastructure support solutions for financial advisers through a dedicated management team with a combined knowledge and experience base of over 100 years in the world of financial services. They are a specialist KiwiSaver scheme provider and pride themselves in working closely with financial advisers to deliver quality service and advice to their members.

In partnership with our Australian Stock Exchange listed subsidiary company, Tranzact Financial Services Limited, the Grosvenor Group currently administers superannuation and investment funds totalling $1.5 billion, with over 70,000 savers across New Zealand and Australia.

 

Why Grosvenor?

Deciding who manages your retirement savings is one of the most important decisions you can make.

Grosvenor stands out by putting emphasis on responsible and educated investing. They offer nine different investment funds (including a Socially Responsible Investment Fund) suited to your current attitude towards investment risk. Grosvenor's KiwiSaver Scheme has also been recognised in various award ceremonies and always keeps members up to date with regular communications.

 

WHAT DOES MY INSURANCE COMPANY HAVE TO OFFER ?

Here are some of the benefits from some of our/your insurers:

 

Asteron:  

Ø  Trauma Recovery – New Heart Attack and Early Stage Cancer definition

Ø  New Level premiums on Trauma and Income Protection

Ø  Kids Smart Living

 

Fidelity:

Ø  Guaranteed Level premiums on Trauma

Ø  Future Insurability – no medical underwriting for increase in cover

 

Sovereign:

Ø  New Mortgage Protection benefits

Ø  New product – Loss of Earnings

 

Please call or email to find out more information on these new or upgraded benefits.

Email admin@supernz.co.nz or Call 03 379 6847 and we will have an advisor contact you.

FIRE AND GENERAL – REPLACEMENT VALUE.

(AON Stylecover clients only)

 

AON have advised that your Home policy was to change to a 'replacement to a sum insured' cover.  This means if you make a claim, in line with your policy terms, you will be paid the cost of repairing or replacing your home up to the sum insured of your policy.

This takes effect from the 1st July 2013.So what does this mean if you don't do anything?

 

The amount showing on your new schedule is a 'default sum insured' for your home/s that has been calculated based on $2,000 for each square metre you previously declared to us. This is our position for all customers and it may not meet your needs as it does not take into consideration the materials of construction, quality, location and all improvements specific to your home.  As this calculation is generic it is important that you spend time considering the sum/s insured that suit the specific details of your situation.

 

To help you to determine the cost of completely rebuilding your home you may like to:

 

  • Seek advice from a quantity surveyor or valuer (ensure the valuation is for insurance purposes and does not include any market value component or land value); or

 

  • Use the online Cordell calculator tool by visiting www.cost2build.co.nz – which provides estimated building costs for homes based on the information you provide.

 

If you wish to discuss any of the topics covered or want to review your Insurances or Investments please contact the office on 03) 379 6847 or email admin@supernz.co.nz and we will arrange for one of our consultants to meet with you. 0800 4KSAVER 0800 572837 or click on link below:

Contact Christchurch Insurance Centre, Superannuation New Zealand

We would like to take this time to say thank you for your valued support.

In return we would like to leave you with something different:

Barbecued salmon with fennel, orange and chickpeas

 






Ingredients:

    • 2 oranges, peeled
    • 1 fennel bulb, trimmed, very thinly sliced
    • 1 x 400g can Edgell Salt-Reduced Chickpeas, rinsed, drained
    • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
    • 1/3 cup fresh continental parsley leaves
    • 2 tbs chopped fresh dill
    • 1 large (about 375g) skinless salmon fillet, pin boned (see tip)
    • Olive oil spray
    • 50g baby rocket leaves
    • Lemon wedges, to serve

 

Step 1 - Holding 1 orange over a large bowl to catch any juice, use a sharp knife to cut along either side of the white membrane to remove the segments. Add to the bowl. Use your hands to squeeze the juice from the remaining flesh. Repeat with remaining orange.

 

Step 2 - Add the fennel, chickpeas, onion, parsley and dill to the bowl. Season with pepper. Toss to combine.

 

Step 3 - Preheat a barbecue flat plate or chargrill on high. Cut salmon lengthways into 8 slices. Spray lightly with olive oil spray and season with pepper. Cook on barbecue for 1 minute each side for medium or until cooked to your liking. Flake into bite-sized pieces. Add salmon and rocket to the orange mixture and toss to combine. Divide among serving dishes and serve with lemon wedges.

 

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