Home, Contents, Car & Business Insurance for peace of mind
NZ Advice Group works together with Towes Insurance Brokers to provide a full range of Fire and General Insurance products. Towes has a dedicated team in place to help with quotes, setting up business cover and claims.
What do insurance brokers do?
The broker's task is to help you identify the risks that you or your business may be exposed to. He or she can then advise you on what risks should be insured against, and then if you agree, the broker will canvas the insurance market to obtain the best insurance protection to meet your needs, at a competitive price.The broker then arranges the insurance policy and documentation. He or she can also help you with information when required, especially if you have a claim, and your broker will remind you when policies are due for renewal or amendment.
Why use a broker?
In personal and business matters, the correct insurance is vital. Wrong or inadequate protection can lead to disastrous consequences for individuals, families or businesses. The right advice makes all the difference and prevents costly mistakes. Insurance brokers are specialists in insurance protection. They are independent, have an in-depth working knowledge of the insurance market, and are able to provide professional objective advice on identifying risks and exposures, and recommend cost effective solutions.
Is an insurance broker the same as an insurance agent?
No, there is a very big difference between the two. The agent acts on behalf of one or more insurance companies and can only sell what they have to offer. The broker acts on behalf of you, the client. The broker is legally obliged to act in your best interests, is not tied to any insurer and can arrange the best protection for you at a competitive price.
How are insurance brokers paid?
A commission is the most common form of payment by the insurance company to the broker who places your business. This commission is paid for the work the broker carried out, including documentation etc.
Isn't it cheaper to go to the insurance company direct?
Insurers have to pay for administration by their own staff, and many direct sellers incur heavy advertising costs, so you wont necessarily find it cheaper to go direct to the insurer. Brokers are often able to get more competitive prices for insurance because they handle much of the administration for the insurer, and because they place a volume of business which earns them cheaper prices, which they pass on to you.
Business Insurance
- Buildings, contents, stock and other assets
- Loss of Business Income
- General Liability
- Statutory Liability
- Employers Liability
- Directors and Officers Liability
- Professional Indemnity
- Fleet Insurance
- Owner Drivers
- Commercial Vehicles
- Contract Works
- Advanced Loss of Profits
- Marine Hull
- Cargo and Carriers
- Marine Liability
- Monthly Payments
- Pay by Credit Card
Personal Insurance
- House
- Contents
- Pleasure craft
- Private motor cover
- Travel Insurance
Other Services
- Monthly Payments
- Pay by Credit Card
- Over 60 Discounts
Farm Insurance
- Farm assets
- Farm interruption
- Farm vehicles
- Farm liability
- Farm livestock
- Farmers income protection
- Farm machinery breakdown
- House
- Contents
- Cars
- Monthly Payments
- Pay by Credit Card
Claims
Please notify NZ Advice Group of your claim as soon as possible by phoning Towes Insurance Brokers directly on 0800 849 445. Towes trained staff will be able to assist with any questions you may have and advise you on what to do.
Always take action to minimise any further damage and do not admit liability.
Always take action to minimise any further damage and do not admit liability.