http://www.carricks.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.carricks.co.nz en-us Fri, 01 May 2026 11:51:29 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.carricks.co.nz/blog/post/163387/business-insurance-checklist-nz/ Businesses evolve over time — and your insurance should evolve with them.New equipment gets purchased, teams grow, contracts change, and risk exposure shifts.But insurance doesn’t always keep pace, which can lead to gaps that only become clear when it’s too late.This simple checklist is designed to help you sense-check whether your cover still reflects how your business operates today.... Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.carricks.co.nz/blog/#post163387 http://www.carricks.co.nz/blog/post/163386/key-person-insurance-business-nz/ Behind every successful business is a group of people driving it forward — often a small number of individuals who play a critical role in revenue, operations, and decision-making.But what happens if one of those people is suddenly unable to work?It’s not always something that’s planned for, but the impact can be immediate — both financially and operationally.Taking a proactive approach to protecting key people and business owners can make all the difference when it matters most.... Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:48:57 +1200 http://www.carricks.co.nz/blog/#post163386 http://www.carricks.co.nz/blog/post/163383/business-insurance-nz-review/ As we head into a new financial year, most businesses naturally turn their focus to the numbers.But it’s just as important to look behind those numbers — at the risks that could impact them.A well-structured business insurance programme helps ensure the income, assets, and people driving your success are protected if something unexpected happens.We’ve broken this down into three key areas — your people, your assets, and your overall risk exposure — each worth reviewing in more detail.... Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:33:58 +1200 http://www.carricks.co.nz/blog/#post163383 http://www.carricks.co.nz/blog/post/161792/2026-kiwisaver-updates/ Recent global tensions have understandably caused some concern. Headlines can make market movements sound dramatic, here's what's important to know:Markets move fastBy the time news is widely reported, markets have usually already adjusted. Diversified portfolios have moved only a few percent in recent weeks, well within the normal range for balanced funds.Don't react to the noiseSwitching strategies after markets have already fallen is often too late. Your portfolio is structured with diversifi... Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:21:30 +1300 http://www.carricks.co.nz/blog/#post161792 http://www.carricks.co.nz/blog/post/158007/2025--a-year-in-review/ As we wrap up another rewarding year, we wanted to share a quick update and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who continues to trust us with their financial well-being. Supporting More Clients, All Under One Roof One of the real highlights this year has been seeing more clients choose to streamline their insurance by keeping everything in one place.From house, car and contents cover through to business and liability insurance, and right across to life, income protection and key person solutions... Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:06:59 +1300 http://www.carricks.co.nz/blog/#post158007 http://www.carricks.co.nz/blog/post/155635/supporting-our-community-this-christmas/ As we head into Christmas, there are so many wonderful charities and community organisations doing amazing work. While we can’t feature every organisation that we’re proud to support, we wanted to highlight a few that hold a special place in our hearts this year.... Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:08:15 +1300 http://www.carricks.co.nz/blog/#post155635 http://www.carricks.co.nz/blog/post/155633/get-to-know-gemma-wilshier/ Hi, I’m Gemma! I joined Carricks in 2025 as part of the Adviser Support team, working closely with our advisers to ensure clients receive the highest level of care and attention throughout every stage of their journey. My role involves keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes, from preparing documentation and managing communication to making sure each client interaction feels organised, clear, and personal.What I enjoy most about my work is knowing that what I do helps make a... Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:48:22 +1300 http://www.carricks.co.nz/blog/#post155633 http://www.carricks.co.nz/blog/post/155632/kids-in-need-waikato--2025-colour-run/ Sunday, 19th October, we pulled out everything orange we could find to make an impact and stand out at the 2025 Kids in Need Colour Run!What an amazing event, one that brought smiles to the faces of kids, parents, supporters, and sponsors alike. Throwing paint at the runners and handing out an enormous number of lollies definitely made this a highlight work event for the year. It was such a fun, happy day filled with laughter and plenty of creative costumes.... Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:48:02 +1300 http://www.carricks.co.nz/blog/#post155632 http://www.carricks.co.nz/blog/post/153582/celebrating-womens-suffrage-day-with-our-community/ Carricks was honoured to attend the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce Women’s Business Lunch, held in celebration of Women’s Suffrage Day, a moment to recognise the leadership, resilience, and strength of women shaping our communities.The event featured an inspiring panel of speakers: Gabby Byrne (Cambridge Community House), Sam Ogden (Cambridge RDA), and Linda Roil (Kids in Need Waikato). Three remarkable women leading organisations that Carricks is proud to support. Each shared powerful s... Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:05:05 +1300 http://www.carricks.co.nz/blog/#post153582 http://www.carricks.co.nz/blog/post/153566/get-to-know-tamsin/ Hi, I’m Tamsin,  I’ve been part of the insurance industry for almost 30 years and joined Carricks in 2020, right as Covid arrived. I support our General Insurance advisers, Sally and Caitlin, helping to ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. With my experience across domestic, farm, and business insurances, I bring a wealth of knowledge and skill to assist clients with their insurance needs, and I’m proud to be a valued member of the Carricks team. I love being part of th... Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:39:18 +1300 http://www.carricks.co.nz/blog/#post153566