Asteron Life SME Index

2021 Edition

Welcome to the 2021 edition of the Asteron Life SME Insurance Index in New Zealand.

Running for its fourth year, the Index is produced to identify insights and shed light on the opportunities and challenges presented by small to medium enterprises (SMEs) so advisers can use this to understand this segment even further.

We explore these key insights:

SMEs satisfaction with advisers
Opportunity to showcase expertise through service
What SMEs are looking for from an adviser
Communication preferences
Age makes all the difference

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View customer insights from other issues of the Asteron Life Insurance Index. These insights will help build a deeper understanding of life insurance customers in New Zealand.

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