Covid-19.
What you need to know.
The ever-changing Covid-19 landscape has brought uncertainty to many New Zealanders trying to plan for the future. No matter what lockdown level were at, Eric James & Associates are here for you. First, the most important thing: If you had cover in place prior to lockdown absolutely nothing has change. You are still covered […]
Change for good.
How to actually break the ‘habit of a lifetime’.
Here are some simple tips for how to avoid the junk food shopping trolley, the energy-draining binge watching session or the trip down for another pack of cigarettes. It’s generally true that healthy people are happy people. It’s also true that one or two bad habits can have dramatic affects on overall quality of […]
Life tip:
Researching a new job?
When it comes to assessing a new company’s culture sometimes a gut feeling can save you a world of pain in the weeks, months and years ahead. Here are a couple of simple considerations if you’re in the employment market, or about to take up a new job… First, it pays to keep track […]
Acting up.
Our five favourite films about insurance.
In 2020 many of us had a little extra time on our hands when we couldn’t get outside with our lives like normal. While we were certainly busy we also used some down time watching the occasional film or two – which inspired us to compile this list on films where insurance plays a major […]
Coronavirus.
What it helps to know.
New Zealand has now begun to feel the effects of travel restrictions and quarantines, with serious repercussions on our industry and economy. With so much discussion we thought it wise to offer a simple overview because, as recent Guardian headline states, “Misinformation on the coronavirus might be the most contagious thing about it”. What is […]
Life tip: Music to their ears
Having a friend or family member diagnosed with dementia is always an incredibly challenging time, and many people often feel powerless to help those suffering. There are small things you can do right from the start that, as their condition advances, can make a big difference. In the early stages of dementia one simple exercise […]
Give it a nudge:
Our 5 favourite ‘positive manipulations’
Are you being manipulated for your own good? In Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth and Happiness, authors Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein argue for new ways to ‘nudge’ people towards the right health, financial and environmental decisions. From loos to lollipops, here are five of our favourite nudges. It’s an inescapable fact that smokers […]
Career change?
Keep your insurance correctly employed too.
Congratulations on your new job. Now, it’s time to find a new spot to park the car and a new haunt for your daily caffeine hit. But what about new insurance? While you’re busy scouring the streets for the best double espresso in the city, it’s worth assessing your insurance situation with equal gusto. It’s […]
Coffin control.
How one Kiwi’s idea travelled the world.
Yes, you’ve planned for everything financially. But what about the most pragmatic of decisions around your final resting place? Why not follow the lead of Katie Williams, who started a unique club in Rotorua back in 2010. New Zealand has given much to the world – jetboats, Lord Of The Rings films, pavlova, Phar Lap […]
Spring 2019 Newsletter
Click here to view a PDF version of our latest newsletter Spring 2019 Newsletter More for mental health Despite the incredible progress in improving life expectancy and physical health, we have high levels of mental illness across New Zealand. It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, and statistics show that 47% of New Zealanders will live with […]