News

Tuesday , 29 September 2015
by Aimee Bourke

Broken bones, unsavoury meals and dogged determination were the causes behind some of the more interesting claims paid by Southern Cross Pet Insurance in the year to 30 June.

Wednesday , 28 October 2015
by Aimee Bourke

Southern Cross Health Trust and the New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) are playing tooth fairy for low income adults around New Zealand through an initiative called Smile NZ.

Monday , 31 August 2015
by Aimee Bourke

Almost 80% of New Zealand business aren’t prepared for ageing or retiring workers and don’t plan on putting any steps in place, according to the latest Wellness in the Workplace survey.

Thursday , 30 July 2015
by Aimee Bourke

Fake friends, unexpected wake up calls and public Wi-Fi are just some of the ways you can be caught out by scammers overseas.

Monday , 30 March 2015
by Aimee Bourke

Easter is right around the corner but you need to hide the sweets and chocolate from your pets as well as your children.

Tuesday , 6 January 2015
by Aimee Bourke

New Year’s resolutions more often than not involve losing weight, eating better and exercising more - and these resolutions look likely to top the list again.

Thursday , 7 May 2015
by Aimee Bourke

Free dental care is being provided for up to 1500 low income adults through a new initiative - Smile New Zealand - funded and organised by Southern Cross Health Trust and the New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA).

Thursday , 24 December 2015
by Aimee Bourke

Health and money are the two things stressing us out according to a recent survey by New Zealand’s largest health insurer Southern Cross.

Tuesday , 26 May 2015
by Aimee Bourke

Figures released today show Southern Cross Health Society paid 2.3 million claims in the last calendar year with a combined value of $803.4 million.

Monday , 9 February 2015
by Aimee Bourke

We may not like to think of our parents, or grandparents for that matter, having a fling, but the statistics are in and they show that approximately one in ten Kiwi travellers aged 50 or over are finding romance while on holiday.

Saturday , 30 July 2022
by Aimee Bourke

New Zealanders are more likely to show up for work hung over than take a day off to nurse their sore heads.

Friday , 12 June 2015
by Aimee Bourke

Claims information from New Zealand’s largest health insurer, Southern Cross Health Society, show the nation’s children are high users of health insurance, with procedures that affect sleep, speech and hearing among the most common procedures for children.

Saturday , 16 May 2015
by Aimee Bourke

With Malaysian police last week arresting tourists who removed their clothes on a sacred Malaysian mountain – it’s timely to remind Kiwis of etiquette and behaviour when travelling overseas.

Tuesday , 30 June 2015
by Aimee Bourke

Hold onto your flat white! Despite being a country renowned for our coffee culture a new survey shows the preferred drink is instant.

Monday , 31 August 2015
by Aimee Bourke

Despite a culture change where businesses encourage unwell workers to stay home, over a third of Kiwis’ continue to turn up sick to work.

Wednesday , 14 January 2015
by Aimee Bourke

New Zealanders appear to be getting the message that we can have too much of a good thing – sort of.

Monday , 31 August 2015
by Aimee Bourke

New research shows that if fringe benefit tax (FBT) on employer subsidised health insurance were removed over half of New Zealand businesses not currently providing it would look to do so.

Thursday , 16 April 2015
by Aimee Bourke

New Zealand’s largest online travel insurer Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI) has released its highest value claims for 2014.

Thursday , 19 March 2015
by Aimee Bourke

Southern Cross Travel Insurance is removing its $100 excess on TravelCare medical claims, and is now the only insurer in New Zealand to offer no medical excess as part of their standard policies.

Tuesday , 3 March 2015
by Aimee Bourke

New research carried out for Southern Cross Health Society shows the overwhelming majority of New Zealanders suffering from joint, neck or lower back pain are not seeking treatment for it.

Thursday , 9 April 2015
by Aimee Bourke

While research shows that 40% of New Zealand businesses offer free or subsidised flu vaccinations to employees this time of year, HR professionals say persuading staff to participate is the biggest challenge.

Wednesday , 11 November 2015
by Aimee Bourke

The sun-smart message isn’t fully getting through to parents with over half (51%) admitting their children have been sunburnt, according to a survey by Southern Cross.

Friday , 27 November 2015
by Aimee Bourke

The SPCA are calling on owners to plan ahead for their pet’s old age, or unexpected injuries or illness.

Tuesday , 6 January 2015
by Aimee Bourke

A recent survey by Southern Cross Pet Insurance has found that 19% of Kiwis have put their pets on a diet.

Wednesday , 29 April 2015
by Aimee Bourke

Since the birth of Prince George in 2013, the name has grown in popularity among pet owners and now ranks 11th for dogs and 7th for cats insured by Southern Cross Pet Insurance.

Monday , 13 April 2015
by Aimee Bourke

Natural disasters such as the recent earthquake in Nepal and volcano eruption in Chile serve as a timely reminder to check your destination is safe and purchase insurance long before you travel, advises Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI).

Tuesday , 22 December 2015
by Aimee Bourke

Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI) paid out over half a million dollars for one claim in 2015, the second highest in the company’s history.

Thursday , 24 September 2015
by Aimee Bourke

With daylight saving starting this weekend, already sleep-deprived New Zealanders are going to struggle when they lose an hour.

Monday , 31 August 2015
by Aimee Bourke

New Zealand lost 6.7 million working days to absence in 2014 - up from 6.1 million in 2012 - according to the second Wellness in the Workplace Survey.

Monday , 21 December 2015
by Aimee Bourke

Smelly travellers are getting up the nose of Kiwi holidaymakers who say offensive body odour is the most annoying thing about fellow passengers on a flight.

Wednesday , 2 December 2015
by Aimee Bourke

Southern Cross Medical Care Society welcomed a new director, among other business, at their Annual General Meeting held in Ellerslie yesterday.

Tuesday , 24 November 2015
by Aimee Bourke

Southern Cross Health Society is cracking down on suspicious claiming and poor billing practices with the introduction and promotion of a new 0800 number – 0800 420 055.

Thursday , 10 September 2015
by Aimee Bourke

The financial year to 30 June 2015, saw Southern Cross Health Society pay out $738 million - 73% of the country’s health insurance claims.

Thursday , 21 May 2015
by Aimee Bourke

Sunday’s Miriama Kamo and renowned chef Michael Van de Elzen will host TV ONE’s brand new series Kiwi Living, coming soon to Fridays.

Monday , 16 November 2015
by Aimee Bourke

Southern Cross Pet Insurance has announced a key partnership with SPCA New Zealand.

Wednesday , 7 October 2015
by Aimee Bourke

Unfortunate encounters with animals were the cause of some of the more unusual claims paid by Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI) in the past year.

Monday , 31 August 2015
by Aimee Bourke

Stress levels in big businesses are on the rise, bucking a nationwide trend where 6/10 businesses have seen stress stay roughly the same.