Elan Brokers

31/08/2026

We had the privilege last week of hearing Nick Astwick, CEO of Southern Cross, share some fascinating insights into the future of healthcare in New Zealand, including the growing demand for healthcare and encouraging healthier behaviors to help people not only live longer but live better.

A great way to start the day and plenty to take away from the conversation. 👏

27/07/2026

Premium increases can happen for a range of reasons, including:
• Rising healthcare costs
• Your age
• Annual pricing reviews by insurers

But a higher premium doesn’t always mean you need to cancel your cover.

Before making a decision, it’s worth reviewing your policy. There may be ways to reduce your premium while still keeping the protection that’s most important to you.

A quick review could save you money without leaving you underinsured.

If you’re not sure whether your policy is still right for you, we’re always happy to help you understand your options.

27/07/2026

Medical inflation has blown out the pricing for private healthcare services...

So I created this infographic which uses current 2025/26 pricing data, rather than using old data to paint a rosier (cheaper) picture...

Even smaller procedures cost a significant amount now. Get health insurance.

23/07/2026

If you had to choose the Health Insurer that was going to protect you and your family for the next 30 years, would you be confident in your pick? 🤔

Health insurance is 'sticky'. It's hard to switch once you've made a claim or have pre-existing conditions, so you NEED to get it right early on.

Find out how the various insurers compare and how you can tame the price increases, all in my recent blog...

Let me know your thoughts.

Choosing the "best" health insurance in New Zealand isn't as simple as picking the biggest insurer or the cheapest premium. Over the past few years we've seen significant changes in the health insurance market. Premiums have risen sharply, policy features have evolved (or devolved in some

22/07/2026

Everyone’s situation is different, so this isn’t financial advice but knowing where to start is always a good first step.

Whether you’re buying your first home, starting a family, or simply reviewing your current cover, understanding your options can make all the difference.

If you’re looking for advice on life insurance, health insurance, income protection, trauma insurance, or mortgage protection in New Zealand, we’re here to help.

Reach out to the team at Elan for a free, no-obligation chat about your insurance options.

02/06/2026

Your policy wordings can change. Non-guaranteed wordings mean the insurer can update definitions, terms, or conditions over time which is why reviewing your cover regularly is so important.

29/05/2026

Oli loves efficiency and helping families through hard times. 👏

25/05/2026

Your family, protected by ours.

Elan is a family owned and operated life, health and disability insurance brokerage that actually shows up. At claim time, at renewal time, and every time in between.

19/05/2026

Real people, real conversations. No hold music. Your adviser is always within reach.

18/05/2026

At Elan, we help people protect themselves and their families through life, health and disability insurance but what does that process actually look like?
1) A five minute phone call to introduce ourselves and find out how we can help.
2) A catch up over coffee or Teams to gather the data we use to form our personalised recommendations and report for you.
3) An application to get everything set up. ✅