Dillan Korkie - Financial Adviser

02/09/2026

Love this type of content 🙌🏼

31/08/2026

Had some fun with and asked ChatGPT: “Describe me like you’re trying to warn someone about me before they meet me.”

14/08/2026

13/08/2026

Don’t leave $25 on the table!

If you’re an AIA NZ Vitality member, have you completed your FREE Vitality Health Check yet?

It’s a simple way to understand where your health is at by checking things like BMI, blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol. It could get you to Silver Status.

10,000 points = Silver Status
Silver Status qualify you for $25 worth of Airpoints™ or Everyday Rewards

If you do nothing else for the rest of the year, you’ll only lose 1% of your current AIA Vitality discount on your AIA covers.

So why not take the win?
Look after your health, earn some rewards and protect the discounts you’ve already worked for.

Book your FREE AIA Vitality Health Check and get started via your app!

11/08/2026

Manage Premiums: Life Cover Edition

Your life cover should evolve as your life does.

When reviewing your life cover, two key options to consider are:
1. The amount sum insured and
2. Stepped vs Level premiums

The right structure depends on your age, budget, goals and how long you expect to need the cover.

Don’t just set and forget it make sure your cover is still working for you.

Have questions about your Life Cover?
Let’s have a chat.

05/08/2026

Manage Premiums: Trauma Cover Edition

Trauma cover is designed to protect your finances when life takes an unexpected turn, but that doesn’t mean your premiums have to keep you up at night.

If your cover is becoming more expensive, there may be options.

1. Reviewing your structure, such as
Accelerated vs standalone, level vs stepped premiums.

2. Adjusting your sum insured.

3. Exploring newer policy features (severity based solutions).

These could help make your cover more sustainable.

The key? Don’t cancel your cover before getting advice. A quick review today could help keep you protected tomorrow.

If your premiums are creeping up, let’s have a chat about your options. Some cover is almost always better than no cover.

04/08/2026

A true financial adviser and their team are there when you need them at your most vulnerable time, not just at application time.

I always tell my clients: “I need to be there at application time, but I want to be there at claim time. That’s when the rubber hits the road”.

At Thrive Financial , we have assisted $3.4M worth of claims from Jan to June 2026 alone. That is the value of a team and working with people who actually cares.

29/07/2026

Who said you cannot have fun while making a difference?

29/07/2026

Manage Premiums: Income Protection Edition

Your premium isn’t set in stone. Small changes can make a big difference without sacrificing the protection you need.

Consider reviewing:
Waiting period
Payment period
Sum insured
Type of cover
Occupation Class
Stepped vs level premiums

The goal isn’t always to pay less, but rather to ensure your cover still fits your budget and your lifestyle.

A regular review can help keep your cover working for you, not against you.

Reach out if you’d like to see what options are available.
Some cover is better than none 🙌🏼

15/07/2026

Trust the Process. Stay Consistent.

This weekend’s run was one of those reminders that progress isn’t always about feeling great, it’s about showing up anyway.

10.01km | 42:33 | 4:15/km
New PBs for 1km, 5km & 10km.

At around 93kg, I’m proud and grateful of what this body is capable of. Not because it’s perfect, but because it’s consistent. Every early morning, every tough session, every moment where the mind says “slow down” and you choose one more step instead.

When things get hard, your mindset becomes your greatest strength. Trust the process. The results will come.

It reminds me a lot of insurance and financial advice. The biggest wins don’t happen overnight. They’re built through consistent decisions made long before you need them. Protecting your income, your family, and your future isn’t about expecting the worst; it’s about preparing so you can confidently chase your best.

The habits you build today become the security and success you enjoy tomorrow.

Grateful for good health, the ability to run, and the opportunity to keep improving. On to the next one.