Pulse Insure
Supporting Vulnerable Customers Policy
Our commitment
We understand our customers may find themselves in circumstances, at different times in their lives, where they need extra help. Pulse Insure is committed to working with our partners to identify and support customers experiencing vulnerability.
What is vulnerability?
Vulnerability can come in many forms and include a variety of factors, such as:
- Disability or health conditions
- Family and domestic violence
- Language or literacy barriers or cultural backgrounds, and
- Other relevant circumstances such as financial distress.
What can we do to help?
If you are experiencing vulnerability, we encourage you or your representative to talk to us about the difficulties you may be experiencing. Our staff and representatives are trained and equipped to offer additional assistance or support and we will try our best to support you. We ensure all our customers are treated with respect, dignity and empathy.
How do we protect your privacy?
The protection of your information and privacy is important to us. Any personal information you provide us will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. For more information on how we collect, store and use your information please see our website https://pulseinsure.co.nz/privacy-policy/.
What other support services are available?
Included below are a number of free external support services that may help you. In an emergency, or if you’re not feeling safe, always call 111.
| Service | Service Available | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Refuge | 24/7 crisis line for family violence; calls are routed to an advocate at the caller's local refuge | 0800 733 843 (0800 REFUGE) | womensrefuge.org.nz |
| Safe to talk | 24/7 free, confidential support for anyone affected by sexual harm; phone, text, email and webchat | 0800 044 334 Text 4334 | safetotalk.nz |
| Shine | Domestic abuse helpline | 0508 744 633 | https://2shine.org.nz/ |
| Family Services Directory | Browse or search online for nationwide and regional community, health, and social support services | - | https://www.familyservices.govt.nz/directory/ |
| Depression Helpline | 24/7 support for people experiencing depression or anxiety | 0800 111 757 Text 4202 | depression.org.nz |
| Anxiety NZ | 24/7 anxiety support line | 0800 269 4389 | https://anxiety.org.nz/ |
| 1737 | Free call or text, 24/7, to a trained counsellor | Call or text 1737 | 1737.org.nz |
| Skylight | Counselling Services for Young People | 0800 299 100 | skylight.org.nz |
| Lifeline NZ | Counselling and crisis support, 7am to midnight | 0800 543 354 Text 4357 | lifeline.org.nz |
| Samaritans Aotearoa New Zealand | 24/7 confidential support line | 0800 726 666 | https://www.samaritans.org.nz/ |
| MoneyTalks | Free financial helpline (run by FinCap, funded by MSD): budgeting and debt guidance, plus referral to free local financial mentors | 0800 345 123 | https://fincap.org.nz/ |
| NZ Relay | Free phone relay service for Deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind and speech-impaired people | TTY (teletypewriter): 0800 4 713 713 | nzrelay.co.nz (free NZ Relay app) |