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The Government passed the new Life Office tax laws last year and the resulting premium increase will become effective from 1 July 2010. This link takes you to a recent news article which gives all New Zealander’s something to ponder. Give Continue Reading

Leighton Langley, General Manager Sovnet of Sovereign in Auckland is pictured with Denis Thorner, Managing Director Thorner Financial Services and Denis’s delighted client Venessa seen here receiving her 2009 Sovereign Dream Holiday Prize Continue Reading

Article courtesy of the Dom Post – note the comment from the Insurance Ombudsman. The family of slain cyclist Frank van Kampen will be able to stay in their home after an insurance company backtracked on its decision not to pay out on his Continue Reading

Effective from 18 December 2009 Sentinel are reducing their Lifetime loan interest rate down to 6.80% p.a. This reflects the current market and continues to make the Sentinel Lifetime Loan a great choice for any retired New Zealander’s Continue Reading

The festive season is almost upon us and many Kiwi’s will be travelling to see loved ones over the christmas – new year break. There are simple things to remember and we should always take every opportunity to make sure that our Continue Reading

Legislation allowing New Zealanders returning home from Australia to bring their retirement savings with them will be introduced to Parliament in about two weeks, Finance Minister Bill English says. Providing the necessary law changes are made Continue Reading

The health insurance industry is warning the growth in the rate of its claim costs compared to premiums is unsustainable. Publishing the industry’s quarterly statistics today, the Health Funds Association identified rising health costs as Continue Reading

If you operate a business or act as a trustee the following insurance matters could cause you grief.. Directors, officers, trustees and others could be fined for not arranging and maintaining adequate insurance cover; The levels of Continue Reading

Welcome to my October newsletter where I will pass on some topical items to you. In the current economic environment the cost of day to day living continues to increase and we all need to regularly review our financial options so let’s look at Continue Reading

At Thorners we have access to a myriad of investment options and we are always guided by the Standard & Poors rating list. Non bank deposit takers have been in the limelight over recent years as many have got into financial difficulty and Continue Reading

Life Policies tipped to hike in price

2009 Sovereign Dream Holiday Prize Draw Winner

Life Insurance non disclosure – don’t let this happen to your family at claim time

Sentinel Lifetime Loan rate change December 2009

Christmas is coming – are you prepared?

Australian super transfer update November 2009

Rising medical insurance payouts vs premiums is unsustainable

Cautionary advice on under-insurance – SME’s and Trustees

Thorners October 2009 Newsletter

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