Thinking of ditching insurance for a DIY 'stash away the premiums' approach? Self-insurance sounds smart, but is it really? In this episode, Tim and Nick unpack why skipping cover can backfire, the behavioural biases that trip us up, and why integrating risk management into your financial plan is essential for long-term security.

(00:00:00) Intro: What is self-insurance and why it sounds appealing

(00:00:57) Nick explains the concept and why people consider it

(00:03:38) Inflation and rising costs make self-insurance risky

(00:05:38) Behavioural biases: present bias and optimism bias

(00:07:39) Why transferring risk to an insurer matters

(00:09:35) Nick’s real-life claims story

(00:11:02) $18,000 car repair and the ripple effect

(00:11:30) $1.20 washer leads to $55,000 home damage

(00:12:34) $28,500 medical costs

(00:13:55) Why self-insuring would have failed in this scenario

(00:15:54) The importance of holistic financial planning and insurance

(00:18:10) Closing thoughts: seek advice and integrate risk management

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• Nick Stewart is a Financial Adviser and CEO at Stewart Group, a Hawke's Bay and Wellington-based CEFEX-certified financial planning and advisory firm. Stewart Group provides personal fiduciary services, Wealth Management, Risk Insurance and KiwiSaver solutions.
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