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Christchurch Insurance Advisors

Tailored cover, built around your lifestyle.

Lifestyle Solutions is a Christchurch-based life insurance solutions provider. Every circumstance is different, so we provide tailored plans and insurance products customised to your individual requirements. With over 20 years of industry experience protecting thousands of families, we help you find the right life insurance plan to suit your lifestyle.

About Us

Life Insurance with Lifestyle Solutions

Lifestyle Solutions is a Christchurch based, boutique business with a focus on looking after and protecting individuals, families and business owners in the event of illness, disability or death.

The first step in our process is to fully assess the risk in your personal life and/or business, then we will create a package tailored to you, with easy-to-understand strategies and solutions. This gives certainty for when the unforeseen does happen — you will have a plan in place that will help financially cover you, your family and your business.

"We like to maintain a strong working relationship with all our insurers, legal and accounting partners, which enables us to provide the best financial solutions for our customers."

Personal Touch

"Don't buy life insurance because you are going to die, but because the ones you love are going to live on." We know everyone has a unique situation, and that's why it is paramount to take the time to understand you and your family and the direction of your journey.

Security

Peace of mind for the entire family. At Lifestyle Solutions we take the time to understand you and your goals in life, identifying the impact events could have, and what you can do to protect yourself, your family and those goals.

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Insurance, the way it should be.

A quick look at how we work with Kiwi families — straight talking, independent, and always there when it matters.

Why Lifestyle Solutions

A different kind of insurance advisor.

Independent. Local. Experienced. Here for the long term — not just the next premium.

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Independent advice

We work for you — not the insurance companies. We compare the market to find the optimal fit for your lifestyle.

02

20+ years experience

Two decades helping thousands of New Zealand families navigate cover, claims and life's surprises.

03

Local Christchurch team

Real people, in your time zone, who'll meet you in person or on a call — whatever suits you best.

04

There at claim time

We don't disappear after the policy is signed. We walk you through claims, end to end.

Our Approach

A purpose bigger than policies.

Our purpose at Lifestyle Solutions is to serve the wealth of our communities. With over 20 years of experience, we are experts in our field — and we've seen it all. We help you navigate the complexities of life insurance and find the perfect fit for your unique situation.

We take a family-first, future-focused, client-centric approach. We take the time to understand your lifestyle, values and goals, then tailor a plan that empowers you to live life to the fullest. Strong relationships built on open communication and transparency mean you can feel confident you're making informed decisions with a trusted advisor by your side.

Our Role

  • Help you maintain and protect your lifestyle when the unforeseen happens
  • Help newcomers get a sound foothold in New Zealand
  • Identify the key life risks facing you and your family and evaluate their potential impact
  • Determine how the financial impact of those risk events will be managed
  • Identify when insurance is the right risk-management tool — and when it isn't
  • Evaluate products and structures to maximise benefit cost-effectively, without compromising quality

Our Promises

  • Help you understand insurance products and how they actually work.
  • Always put your best interests at the heart of every recommendation.
  • Only recommend benefits that genuinely serve your objectives and needs.
  • We won't "sell" you anything — we'll help you make an informed decision.
Our Core Values

Family First

Every recommendation starts with the people who depend on you.

Independent

We work for you, not the insurers. We compare the market to find the right fit.

Transparent

Plain English, no jargon. You'll always understand what you're paying for.

Long Term

We're here for the claim, the review, and every life event in between.

What we cover

Our Insurance Products

Six core areas of cover — each one tailored to your lifestyle, family and budget by a real, independent advisor.

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Life Insurance

Life insurance acts as a financial safety net for the people who depend on you. A lump sum payout helps your family keep paying the rent or mortgage, the bills, the kids' education — and maintain their quality of life when you're no longer there to provide.

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What's included

  • Advanced funeral payout — a portion of your cover paid early while we process the claim
  • Early payout for terminal illness, so you can use it for treatment or family
  • Cover designed around your situation, not a one-size-fits-all policy

What's not included

  • ×Some existing medical conditions may not be covered (we'll talk you through it at quote)
  • ×Death from war, terrorism or riot

Is it for you?

If anyone depends on your income — partner, children, ageing parents, a business — life insurance is the simplest way to make sure they're financially protected if you're not there.

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Trauma / Critical Illness

If you suffer a heart attack, stroke, qualifying cancer or loss of independent living, trauma insurance pays a lump sum so you can focus on recovery — not the bills. 4 in 10 New Zealanders will suffer a critical condition before age 65.

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What's included

  • Flexible cover amounts — choose the lump sum that suits your budget
  • Spend the payment however you need: mortgage, treatment, time off work
  • Children from 4 months to their 19th birthday can be added to the policy

What's not included

  • ×Pre-existing conditions may be excluded depending on history
  • ×Specific conditions listed in the policy wording

Is it for you?

If you'd struggle to keep paying the mortgage, groceries and treatment costs after a serious diagnosis, trauma cover is often the most valuable claim a family ever makes.

03

Health Insurance

Private health cover for surgery, cancer treatment, non-pharmac drugs, specialist consultations and more. Skip the public waitlist and choose your own medical provider — tailored to your lifestyle and family history.

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What's included

  • Unlimited surgical cover (policy dependent)
  • Up to $300,000 towards cancer care, including non-pharmac drugs
  • Your choice of medical provider and specialist
  • Hospital-related specialist visits (conditions apply)
  • Flexible excess options to keep premiums affordable

What's not included

  • ×Pre-existing conditions may be excluded
  • ×New cover is not available for those aged 60 or over

Is it for you?

If you want certainty over how quickly you're seen, who you're treated by, and access to the latest cancer and non-pharmac treatments — health insurance pays for itself the moment you need it.

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Income Protection

Between ages 30 and 65, 2 out of 5 Kiwis will be off work for 6 months or more. Most NZ employees get only 10 paid sick days a year. Income protection pays a regular monthly benefit while you can't work, so the bills keep getting paid.

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What's included

  • Available to NZ residents aged 18–59 working 25+ hours per week
  • Spend the monthly payment however you need — rent, bills, groceries, treatment
  • Choose your payment term (6, 12 or 24 months) — shorter term = lower premium
  • Maximum cover up to 75% of your income

What's not included

  • ×Claims related to pre-existing conditions may be excluded
  • ×ACC-covered accidental injury is generally handled by ACC first

Is it for you?

If you're self-employed or your family depends on your income to meet monthly commitments, income protection is the cover that keeps the lights on while you recover.

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Business Insurance

Key Person, Shareholder Protection and Group Cover so your business can keep trading if a founder, key employee or shareholder is unable to work. Protect revenue, succession and your team in one tailored package.

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What's included

  • Key Person cover replaces lost revenue and funds a replacement hire
  • Shareholder protection funds a clean buyout if a partner dies or is disabled
  • Group benefits attract and retain great staff

What's not included

  • ×Pre-existing health conditions may be excluded for individual lives
  • ×Standard exclusions apply per insurer wording

Is it for you?

If your business would suffer financially without a specific person, or if you have a shareholders' agreement that needs funding, business insurance turns a contractual promise into actual cash on the day it's needed.

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Mortgage Insurance

Mortgage repayment cover keeps the roof over your family's head. If illness or injury stops you working, regular claim payments cover your ongoing mortgage repayments so the home stays yours.

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What's included

  • Direct cover for your mortgage repayments
  • Pairs with life and trauma to fully protect the home
  • Premiums tailored to your loan size and term

What's not included

  • ×Pre-existing conditions may be excluded
  • ×Standard policy exclusions apply

Is it for you?

If a mortgage is your biggest monthly bill and losing your income would put the house at risk, mortgage protection is the most targeted cover you can take.

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Our People

Meet your advisors

Our advisors work for you, not the insurance companies. We compare the market to find your optimal fit — and we stay with you at claim time.

Richard Sewak

Richard Sewak

Founder & Principal Adviser · FSP727131

Richard has been working in the financial services industry for almost 20 years. With a vision to help people by making sure they have the right insurance cover in place, he set up Lifestyle Solutions as a business that offers the full suite of risk management solutions.

His passion to help others underpins every aspect of Lifestyle Solutions and drives the commitment to make a genuine difference in people's lives by securing their future. Richard strives to ensure every customer receives tailored advice that they fully understand and brings peace of mind by fully relieving them of the burden of risk management.

Richard always strives to go the extra mile by ensuring his customers receive quality advice, an excellent service and how the business can add more value for their customers.

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Jose Roy

Jose Roy

Business Development Manager · FSP1003480

Jose has worked for more than a decade among the Christchurch community in various fields such as Telecommunications, Retail, Energy and we are now lucky to welcome him as our Business Development Manager.

With his personalised approach, Jose is instrumental in helping our clients get the best product and services available in New Zealand.

His hobbies include a good dose of daily news, fitness programs and music.

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Trusted by Kiwi families

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"Richard is amazing — he did up our first policy and is now sorting our second. Very friendly and knowledgeable."
Jeremy Rex28 May 2026
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"Really great experience with this company. The setup was incredibly straightforward and Richard made the whole process easy to understand."
Ash20 May 2026
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"Had a great conversation with Jose Roy as our insurance broker. Everything was well explained."
Anne Pangilinan Calub9 May 2026
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"Great experience working with Jose. He explained everything clearly, answered all my questions patiently and helped me find the right cover for my needs."
Darwin9 May 2026
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"Jose explained everything about life insurance and I'm so satisfied. A very nice communication and a very good person."
Genevieve A. Dreimanis30 Mar 2026
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"Jose was really informative and guided us thoroughly on each insurance product. Thanks!"
Bhuveshna Kumar20 Mar 2026
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"Truly wonderful experience working with Jose Roy. From the very beginning he guided us with clarity, patience and professionalism — making sure we fully understood our options."
Elaine20 Feb 2026
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"Had a great experience with Jose Roy as our advisor. Very professional, good communication skills and so patient with our questions."
Gilu George18 Mar 2026
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"Highly recommend Jose Roy. Very professional, explains well and was so patient with us when we asked questions."
Dinesh Chandra15 Mar 2026
Trusted Providers

Our Insurance Partners

At Lifestyle Solutions we partner with New Zealand's most well known and trusted insurance providers, ensuring the tailored products and solutions we offer will meet your needs. All our insurance partners are licensed insurers within New Zealand adhering to strict legislation and solvency requirements.

Partners LifeNIBAsteron LifeFidelity LifeAIAChubbSouthern Cross Health Insurance
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