SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR READERS

Radio Record, Volume IX, Issue 2, 19 July 1935, Page 13

SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR READERS

Life Insurance Queries To Be Solved By Expert LIf2 is not easy, nowadays. The cost of living is high, taxation is heavy. and at every turn there is some demand on the‘pocket that would have been unthinkable a few years ago. These factors make saving-our most serious problem-all the more difficult, and yet where is the man who has not the desire to lay by something for the proverbial "rainy day," either for the benefit of his own old age or for his widow, or children? Most thinking people now realise that a human life has a definite money value, and its destiny in relation to family finances must therefore be seriously considered and properly protected through life assurance, In order to assist our readers effectively to deal with their obligations in this respect we have decided to institute a special Life Assurance Service Department dealing with the problems that must necessarily arise in such a big subject. Tor instance, there will be readers who already hold policies but Who consider that they are confronted with problems concerning their contracts which they would have elucidated if only a convenient and authoritative source of inquiry existed, Other people may desire to be acquainted the respective merits of an endowment policy and a "whole of life" or some such contract as affecting themselves; still others may be interested in probate policies, children’s assurances, partnership and business assurances, mortgage policies and the many other contracts that help man over the thorny path that leads to a successful future. Assignments, surrenders, loans on policies, paid up policies, non forfeiture regulations, disability benefits and other similar matters may require explanation, and the person who jntends to insure will want to know the best contract to acquire to cover. his particular needs, All doubting people should make use of the Service Department as it will reveal the true position and so remove any doubts or wrong ideas that may exist. Although the primary objects of this journal are related to radio matters, it is considered that readers should have the value of expert opinions in any other direction where their interests and happiness are involved, and We accordingly make no apology for introducing a department that will benefit our readers in general. The department will be conducted by Mr. John K, Lavett, F.LI.A. F.B.LS., F.C.I, (Eng.), T.Dip.1.0., J.P, (S.A.), manager for New Zealand of the Producers and Citizens’ Co-operative As- ° surance Company, Ltd., and readers . are accordingly assured of the capable management of their problems. ‘The Service is free to readers, who should address their inquiries to "Life Assurance Service Department," Rox 1680, Wellington, . Have your problems answered now and thereby gain the peace of mind that will enable you to tune in to happier evenings in the future, .