New Zealanders are among the most underinsured in the OECD, according to the Financial Services Council.  

We insure our cars, our houses and our other stuff, but not what is arguably our biggest asset - ourselves. 

Givealittle fundraisers for families that have hit hard times and need help have become increasingly common. But is insurance the answer, and if so, why don’t more of us have it? 

Today, Nadine is digging into the specifics of insurance, and our avoidance of it, with insurance adviser Willie Moala.

If you have a question you want answered, or a financial story to share, get in touch at nadine.higgins@nzme.co.nz  

New Zealanders are among the most underinsured in the OECD, according to the Financial Services Council.&nbsp;&nbsp;
We insure our cars, our houses and our other stuff, but not what is arguably our biggest asset - ourselves.&nbsp;
Givealittle fundraisers for families that have hit hard times and need help have become increasingly common. But is insurance the answer, and if so, why don&rsquo;t more of us have it?&nbsp;
Today, Nadine is digging into the specifics of insurance, and our avoidance of it, with insurance adviser Willie Moala.
If you have a question you want answered, or a financial story to share, get in touch at <a href="mailto:nadine.higgins@nzme.co.nz">nadine.higgins@nzme.co.nz</a> &nbsp;

The Prosperity Project is a weekly personal finance podcast from the NZ Herald. Join host Nadine Higgins every Monday as she talks to experts from New Zealand and around the world about the biggest money issues to help you become more prosperous.  

Follow The Prosperity Project on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts. To get in touch with the podcast, email nadine.higgins@nzme.co.nz 

The Prosperity Project is a weekly personal finance podcast from the NZ Herald. Join host Nadine Higgins every Monday as she talks to experts from New Zealand and around the world about the biggest money issues to help you become more prosperous.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Follow The Prosperity Project on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts. To get in touch with the podcast, email <a href="mailto:nadine.higgins@nzme.co.nz">nadine.higgins@nzme.co.nz</a>&nbsp;