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Do Pets Hold The Secret To A Life Of Less Stress?
Thursday, 3 December 2020, 9:23 am | Southern Cross
In a year where many Kiwis have reported feelings of stress and anxiety, research has revealed that pet owners may have found it easier to navigate life’s challenges and improve their mental wellbeing thanks to the company of their four-legged friends. ... More >>
Demand Surges For Kids’ Mind Health Programme
Friday, 27 November 2020, 10:58 am | Southern Cross
Demand for a programme aimed at equipping school children with tools to navigate life’s ups and downs has more than doubled in the past three months. Interest in Pause Breathe Smile with Southern Cross has increased significantly since September, ... More >>
Southern Cross Health Society Group Posts Surplus After Returning $50m To Members
Wednesday, 16 September 2020, 12:21 pm | Southern Cross
Southern Cross Health Society Group has today released its annual financial results, posting a surplus of $32.4 million for the year ended 30 June 2020. The announcement follows Southern Cross Health Society’s pledge during the Level Four lockdown in ... More >>
National Health And Wellbeing Study: Is New Zealand Headed For A Healthy Future?
Wednesday, 5 August 2020, 6:19 am | Southern Cross
Southern Cross research puts NZ’s health and wellbeing under the microscope Mental health, cost of living, suicide rates and violence are among the biggest issues keeping Kiwis awake at night, a national health and wellbeing study has found. These are ... More >>
Southern Cross Pledges $50m To Members And Business Customers
Tuesday, 14 April 2020, 3:29 pm | Southern Cross
Southern Cross Health Society has pledged to return $50m to its members and business customers as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The initiative is designed to assist the health insurer’s 880,000 members and 4000-plus business customers during ... More >>
Funding boost for charity supporting women working in health
Wednesday, 12 June 2019, 4:04 pm | Southern Cross
A charity that supports women working in medicine and health through a national mentoring network will expand its reach thanks to funding from the charitable arm of Southern Cross. Wāhine Connect, a registered charity established by Dr Juliet Rumball-Smith ... More >>
Southern Cross Cables Limited selects new CEO
Thursday, 20 December 2018, 11:14 am | Southern Cross
Southern Cross Cables Limited announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Laurie Miller as Southern Cross’ new President and Chief Executive Officer. Miller will assume the new role on March 1, 2019, leading Southern Cross into the start ... More >>
Southern Cross Travel Insurance reveals most expensive claim
Tuesday, 6 March 2018, 12:36 pm | Southern Cross
Kiwi travellers don’t need to be heading on an intrepid journey to land themselves in a foreign hospital with a massive bill – it could happen from something as simple as falling down stairs. More >>
Southern Cross Travel Insurance strengthens executive team
Monday, 19 February 2018, 2:40 pm | Southern Cross
Eight months into his role Southern Cross Travel Insurance’s Chief Executive Chris White has wasted no time implementing a fresh new approach for the business. He has started with three senior appointments to support the company’s vision for growth ... More >>
Southern Cross Medical Care Society welcomes new CEO
Thursday, 7 December 2017, 5:02 pm | Southern Cross
Southern Cross Medical Care Society held its AGM yesterday, where it affirmed its commitment to quality and affordability for its members. More >>
Southern Cross Wins Gold in Quality Service Awards
Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 9:38 am | Southern Cross
Southern Cross Healthcare Group has taken out a hat trick of golds at the Reader’s Digest annual Quality Service Awards this week. More >>
Switch Phones Off for a Better Break These School Holidays
Wednesday, 20 September 2017, 10:34 am | Southern Cross
These days we rely on our smart phones to keep us connected to the world, but research from Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI) suggests the devices may be doing just the opposite. More >>
CopWatch : Hassled by police? Know your rights
Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 2:02 pm | Southern Cross
New survey results reveal health of kiwi workers, workplaces
Tuesday, 1 August 2017, 8:38 am | Southern Cross
New Zealand lost around 6.6 million working days at a cost of $1.51 billion in 2016 More >>
Kiwis Relying More on Private Healthcare
Thursday, 15 September 2016, 9:24 am | Southern Cross
A significant rise in the number of elective surgical procedures paid for by not-for-profit health insurer, Southern Cross Health Society, shows more New Zealanders are choosing to rely on the private health system. More >>
‘Human’ treatments for man’s best friend is costly
Monday, 27 June 2016, 10:56 am | Southern Cross
There is a growing trend of pet owners forking out for treatments that have traditionally been associated with humans, and pet ownership can break the bank More >>
Southern Cross release top claims for each age group
Friday, 24 June 2016, 12:37 pm | Southern Cross
Southern Cross Health Society has released the top five surgical claims by paid total for men and women in each age bracket. More >>
One in five get sick on holiday
Monday, 16 May 2016, 12:52 pm | Southern Cross
Sickly sightseers, green globetrotters and tepid tourists – unfortunately, most of us have either been or seen these types of travellers struggling through a holiday. More >>
Southern Cross members among New Zealand’s most satisfied
Thursday, 5 May 2016, 10:31 am | Southern Cross
Southern Cross Health Society members are among New Zealand’s happiest customers, according to a run of awards the insurer has won recently. The Health Society has recently taken out the Gold Award in the Health Insurance category at the Reader’s ... More >>
New health insurance plan for younger Kiwis
Monday, 18 April 2016, 11:07 am | Southern Cross
New Zealand’s leading health insurer Southern Cross has today announced the release of a new health insurance product specifically designed for younger individuals, couples and families. More >>