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Rating Underlines Financial Strength
Monday, 3 October 2005, 2:22 pm | Southern Cross
Southern Cross Medical Care Society has had its A+ credit rating reconfirmed by Standard & Poor’s, a result which its Chairman, Dr John Matthews, says underlines the financial stability of the not-for-profit healthcare organisation. More >>
Smart Travellers Save By Buying Insurance Direct
Friday, 9 September 2005, 3:05 pm | Southern Cross
As airline taxes, fuel surcharges and other levies pump up the total price paid for “low cost” fares, canny travellers are increasingly side-stepping more additional costs by buying travel insurance direct to save money and avoid commission. More >>
Southern Cross On Sound Financial Footing
Thursday, 8 September 2005, 10:32 am | Southern Cross
Southern Cross Medical Care Society has reported a net surplus of $31.8 million for the year ended June 30, 2005 after returning $378.6 million to Members through claims. More >>
Queenstown Surgical Hospital Plans Unveiled
Tuesday, 23 August 2005, 10:44 am | Southern Cross
The Southern Cross Health Trust and Mercy Hospital Dunedin today announced plans to work together with the goal of establishing a private surgical hospital in Queenstown. More >>
Southern Cross Healthcare Supports Web Warning
Wednesday, 27 July 2005, 12:34 am | Southern Cross
Southern Cross Healthcare has come out in support of warnings by Massey University economics researchers against the dangers of “quack” health information websites. More >>
Southern Cross Launches A New Zealand First
Wednesday, 13 July 2005, 8:52 am | Southern Cross
Southern Cross Healthcare today launched an entirely new way for New Zealanders to better manage their own health care and gain improved value from the more than $2 billion spent annually on health-related goods and services. More >>
Kiwis Pay Less For Health Insurance
Monday, 18 April 2005, 8:58 am | Southern Cross
The country’s largest health insurer has stemmed the tide of rising health insurance premiums for half a million Kiwis. More >>
New Chief Medical Officer
Wednesday, 2 February 2005, 5:21 pm | Southern Cross
The new Chief Medical Officer for the Southern Cross Medical Care Society Dr Peter Cooke says his role is to enhance value for Southern Cross members by staying abreast of technological changes in the marketplace and enhancing relationships with healthcare ... More >>
Drop In Costs For International Students
Thursday, 13 January 2005, 3:20 pm | Southern Cross
With the 2005 school year approaching, Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI) has announced a substantial reduction in premium rates for international students studying in New Zealand. More >>
Financial Rating Provides Confidence To Consumers
Tuesday, 21 December 2004, 10:56 am | Southern Cross
Standard & Poor’s has completed its rating review of the Southern Cross Medical Care Society, and reconfirmed its A+ rating. More >>
Southern Cross Supports No-Smoking Ban
Friday, 10 December 2004, 9:53 am | Southern Cross
New Zealand’s largest health insurer, Southern Cross provides incentives to members who are non-smokers and live a healthy lifestyle. More >>
Members To Lobby For A Government Subsidy
Thursday, 25 November 2004, 9:42 am | Southern Cross
Private health insurance policy holders are being urged by fellow members to lobby their local Member of Parliament for a 30% government subsidy on premiums. More >>
Benefits Of Providing Employee Health Insurance
Monday, 15 November 2004, 2:01 pm | Southern Cross
According to a new corporate health study, uninsured employees have a significantly higher rate of absenteeism from the workplace than those who have private health insurance. More >>
Choice And Affordability For Healthcare In NZ
Wednesday, 13 October 2004, 2:31 pm | Southern Cross
This report was prepared for Southern Cross Medical Care Society by Econtech Pty Ltd in association with Harper Associates More >>
One-off reward scheme
Thursday, 16 September 2004, 11:31 am | Southern Cross
Southern Cross Chairman, Dr John Matthews announced today that tens of thousands of mainly older Southern Cross members are likely to receive lower health insurance premiums over the next two years. More >>
Low Claim Reward To Add Impetus To Public Health
Monday, 13 September 2004, 10:43 am | Southern Cross
The country’s biggest health insurer is putting its weight behind the healthy living message, and will back it up with up to $30 million worth of premium discounts. More >>
Southern Cross Medical Care Society Results
Monday, 13 September 2004, 10:41 am | Southern Cross
Southern Cross Medical Care Society has reported excellent financial and service performance for the year to 30 June 2004. More >>
Manager Tasked With Improving Health
Friday, 20 August 2004, 1:44 pm | Southern Cross
The new Head of Corporate Solutions for Southern Cross Medical Care Society says his mission is to help New Zealand businesses become healthier. More >>
Southern Cross Medical Care Society Posts Loss
Tuesday, 17 September 2002, 1:56 pm | Southern Cross
Southern Cross Medical Care Society (comprising parent Southern Cross Medical Care Society and its subsidiary Aetna Health (NZ) Limited) today announced a $41.2 million loss to 30 June 2002 – a loss it said would be righted in the next financial year, ... More >>
