Christchurch Abbott Group client Craig Cowles is a strong advocate for Trauma Insurance. After suffering a heart attack aged just 39 and with two preschoolers to support, Craig faced the prospect of 3-4 months off work to recover. This kind of unexpected major health event can place families under huge financial pressure. But fortunately Craig…
2016 started with a ‘bang’ with the insolvency of Dick Smith Electronics. Listed on the Australian Stock Exchange only two years ago, the demise of a so-called blue chip business confirms that major companies are open to failure due to underlying invisible factors that may be brewing behind the scenes. From a trade credit perspective,…
The Abbott Group claims team are the people you hope you’ll never have to deal with. But when disaster strikes – we are there to help. The Abbott Group act as intermediaries between our clients and their insurers. We are there to offer our clients advice and support, and can negotiate on your behalf with…
The Abbott Group are very proud to sponsor the Bowel & Liver Trust once again for 2016. Gut health isn’t a topic people like to talk about, but it is a silent killer that is always present in our community. Since the Abbott Group began our sponsorship of the Bowel & Liver Trust, we have…
Heath Johnson says the value of a good insurance broker was never more obvious than in the aftermath of the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010-2011. The complexity of the event was unparalleled in New Zealand’s history and the five main earthquakes in the series ranked collectively as the sixth biggest insurance event globally since 1980. “The…
If you are a sub-contractor working for a main contractor or developer, have you wondered how you would get paid if the main contractor collapses financially? The Mainzeal collapse in 2013 highlighted the dangers that small businesses face when a main contractor gets into financial difficulty as hundreds of sub-contractors were left with significant monies…
In this new feature, an Abbott Group staff member spends five minutes in the hot seat answering the important, and not-so-important questions. This month – Sarah Cochrane, Domestic Consultant at the Abbott Group. What’s your role at the Abbott Group? I’m responsible for the management of our domestic portfolio. This sees me in close contact…
Make your family smile with these light and delicious meringues. Meringues are easy to make with an electric beater or cake mixer, and everyone likes them. You don’t need to use a piping bag – for the meringues in the photo I used a plastic ziplock bag with one corner snipped off. Preparation: 15…
Do you have life insurance? You may be in the 57% of Kiwis who have some – but are you sure you have the right type and level of cover? Choosing life insurance can be complex, and it shouldn’t be a decision based solely on price. Without a good broker to talk you through the…
The Prime Minister was asked recently what he believes to be the biggest risk to New Zealand businesses. His answer – cyber security. What if your IT system is compromised or hacked, or your data is encrypted or locked down, and you are asked to pay a ransom to get it back? This is the…