Nick Astwick

Nick Astwick is the chief executive of Southern Cross Health Society, a prominent health insurance provider in New Zealand. Under his leadership, the organization operates with a social enterprise model, where its million customers are also its shareholders. Astwick focuses on balancing profitability with the delivery of essential health services, emphasizing that a significant portion of the premiums collected is directly allocated to healthcare costs. He has become a notable voice in addressing concerns regarding the rising premiums in the health insurance sector, attributing much of the increase to the growing demand for healthcare services among members. Astwick has been featured in the NZ Herald's 'Money Talks' podcast, where he shares insights on managing health insurance costs.