In New Zealand, if you use an electronic cigarette you'll still be classified as a smoker, even if you don't use traditional cigarette products. If you stop vaping and smoking tobacco altogether for more than 12 months, you can apply for a 'non-smoker' rate. If you are accepted as being a non-smoker, you can save thousands of dollars on your life insurance premiums.
Life-Info, an independent life insurance guide has some great information on cigarette smoking and insurance. It's worth a read and can give you some pointers on what to expect if you use any of the products they have listed, ranging from using e-cigarettes, to tobacco products, to nicotine patches.
If you have any questions regarding smoking and insurers, we can lend a hand. You can compare life insurance quotes from NZ's leading insurers all in one place. Alternatively, you can fill out a contact form online or give us a call on 0800 800 400 to chat with our Wellington based team.
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