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New Zealand father without life insurance explores protecting his family’s future

A parent approaching 50 investigates obtaining life insurance to secure his children's financial wellbeing if something happens to him.

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A New Zealand father without life insurance realises the gap in his provision for his children and decides to explore getting covered. He discovers that obtaining life insurance is simpler and cheaper than commonly believed, involving a straightforward 15-minute phone call and quote process. He learns that about 60% of New Zealanders lack life insurance, placing the country near the bottom of OECD nations for coverage rates.

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