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The Devil’s Advocate may be an adviser’s best friend

[Opinion] A while ago, I was told by an adviser that I’m “… always coming up with ways to look at things differently” – I took it as a compliment but I’m not sure it was!
Fri, Sep 25th 2026 12:40PM
[Steve Wright] The role and contribution of insurance to NZ healthcare.

[Steve Wright] The role and contribution of insurance to NZ healthcare.

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Who is responsible for notifying policy changes?

Who is responsible for notifying policy changes?

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Medical costs and premiums rising unsustainably – what can advisers do to help their clients?

Medical costs and premiums rising unsustainably – what can advisers do to help their clients?

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Is protecting retirement provision a life adviser’s duty? Part two.
Is protecting retirement provision a life adviser’s duty? Part two.
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Where do all the life insurance premiums go?
Where do all the life insurance premiums go?
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Is protecting retirement provision a life adviser’s duty? Part One
Is protecting retirement provision a life adviser’s duty? Part One
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When a night is not a night
When a night is not a night
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Life cover benefits can be at risk of terminal illness
Life cover benefits can be at risk of terminal illness
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Client reviews – what is expected of advisers?
Client reviews – what is expected of advisers?
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[Steve Wright] Why advisers must read policy wordings - Part One
[Steve Wright] Why advisers must read policy wordings - Part One
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Medical insurance with guaranteed policy wording: the only suitable option?
Medical insurance with guaranteed policy wording: the only suitable option?
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Opinion: How much trauma cover is enough?
Opinion: How much trauma cover is enough?
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[Opinion] Trauma Cover complaint against adviser
[Opinion] Trauma Cover complaint against adviser
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[Opinion] Can you recommend a replacement policy if that is likely to result in new special term exclusions?
[Opinion] Can you recommend a replacement policy if that is likely to result in new special term exclusions?
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Are life advisers expected to recommend the ‘best’ product?
Are life advisers expected to recommend the ‘best’ product?
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[Opinion] Life advisers need a mindset change: away from ‘we sell’ to ‘we advise’.
[Opinion] Life advisers need a mindset change: away from ‘we sell’ to ‘we advise’.
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3 takeaways from a recent FSCL case
3 takeaways from a recent FSCL case
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Public health treatment going private – good news?
Public health treatment going private – good news?
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[Opinion] Are life advisers required to be proactive?
[Opinion] Are life advisers required to be proactive?
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