Travel Insurance in New Zealand
If you are looking for travel insurance in New Zealand, look no further than Downunder Insurance. We are a New Zealand owned and operated company, and have been supplying travel insurance to worldwide destinations for more than 12 years. All our policies are underwritten by AIG New Zealand Branch, one of the world's leading insurance underwriters, so you can travel with peace of mind knowing that if you need us we will be there for you..
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Travel Insurance in New Zealand has traditionally been supplied by travel agents when a traveller has booked their flights, almost as a mandatory purchase. However with the increase in the popularity of the internet, you can purchase a travel insurance policy online . As a result of selling directly we are able to keep our prices low and pass the savings on to you in the form of cheaper premiums.
Our Travel Insurance Policies
Travel Insurance in New Zealand
- Essentials Policy Ideal for those of you aged under 40. This policy provides medical cover, personal accident, personal liability and legal expenses cover.
- Backpacker Policy For travellers under 40 years of age, with medical expenses and repatriation, 24 hour medical emergency and public liability and legal expenses, baggage cover, personal accident, travel delay, missed departure and cancellation and curtailment - ideal for Working Holidays/Big OE and Backpacking, and for holidays where the amount of baggage you are taking is limited;
- Comprehensive Policy Under 55 years of age, cover is fully comprehsive offering cover for things like Hijack and additional hospital expenses cover, and higher levels of cover for all aspects of the policy;
- Annual Multi Trip Policy Under 55 years, ideal for people who make multiple trips during a 12 month period, same extensive cover as Comprehensive Policy
- Wintersports Policy Travellers under 55 years, ideal for skiers and snowboarders, cover as per the Comprehensive Policy with additional snow related cover.
Eventhough our business is called 'Downunder Insurance' we offer travel insurance to any worldwide destination.
Do I have to be a Resident of New Zealand to buy Travel Insurance?
Not necessarily, although you do have to be departing from New Zealand and have a New Zealand residential address. Unlike many other online insurance providers, we offer travel insurance to anyone based in New Zealand. We happily provide insurance cover to New Zealanders, Australians, EU nationals, British c itizens and
South Africans.
Benefits of a policy from Downunder Insurance
There are numerous benefits you will enjoy when you take out insurance with Downunder Insurance. These benefits include:
- We are New Zealand owned and operated
- 24 hour medical emergency assistance worldwide - help day or night
- 14 day money back guarantee
- 50+ Adventure sports & hazardous activities covered including bungee jumping, surfing, white water rafting (grades1-4) & many more
- Underwritten by AIG New Zealand Branch for your security and peace of mind
- Your Insurance is a 'living breathing' document - make changes or modifications as you travel
- 'No Excess Advantage' - pay 10% of your policy cost when you purchase to waive the standard excess should you need to claim
- Working Holiday Insurance included with every policy
More Information
Please read our policy booklet to understand the full terms and conditions of our policies.
If you would like more information on any of our Policies, you can Email Us and we will endeavour to get back to you within 48 hours, or alternatively, call us on 0800 244 633.