FAQ
The questions people quietly wonder.
Start with these general answers, then follow the related guides to prepare your questions and documents for an adviser conversation.
How does iCare get paid? Does this cost me anything?
Fees, commissions and other incentives can depend on the service, provider and product. Before you decide whether to proceed, ask for the current written disclosure that applies to the advice, including who may pay iCare, any amount you may need to pay, how it is calculated and how conflicts are managed.
What to check in an adviser disclosureWhat is the difference between life insurance and ACC?
ACC generally responds to covered personal injuries and has its own eligibility rules; it is not ordinary illness insurance. Private life, trauma and income-protection policies use different definitions, exclusions and claim tests. Check the relevant ACC guidance and the actual policy wording rather than assuming one automatically fills every gap in the other.
Compare ACC and income protectionI already have insurance through my bank or KiwiSaver. Do I still need this?
Do not cancel or replace existing cover based on a website summary. Start by checking the policy owner, benefit, expiry or renewal terms, exclusions and whether any new underwriting would apply. A review can also end with no change; any personal recommendation should explain the differences in writing.
Annual insurance policy review checklistCan we do everything in Chinese?
Yes. Yvonne can discuss insurance in English and 中文 (普通话). The insurer's original application and policy documents remain the documents to rely on. Ask for important explanations in writing and consider a qualified interpreter where a medical or legal conversation requires one.
Medical insurance for Chinese-speaking familiesWhat happens at claim time?
The insurer makes the claim decision under the policy wording. Ask iCare what practical assistance is available for your policy, which records are needed, how information should be submitted and what complaint or dispute path applies if you disagree with the outcome.
What an adviser can help with at claim timeHow long does the first conversation take, and is there any obligation?
Ask which meeting formats are available. Before the meeting, confirm the expected length, whether any fee applies and what information to bring. An initial conversation is for understanding your questions; it is not a product recommendation by itself.
Prepare for your first adviser meetingStart a conversation
Start with the questions that matter to your situation.
Request a conversation in English or 中文. Confirm the available format, timing, scope and any applicable fee before the meeting.