Travel Insurance Guides

Expert travel insurance guides covering destinations, medical conditions, claims & more.

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Activities

A clear guide to motorbike travel insurance: licence requirements, engine limits, and where to buy it.

Safety

Wondering if travel insurance covers acts of war? Here’s what’s excluded, what your insurer can still help with, and what to do next.

Activities

Quad biking isn’t automatically covered by travel insurance. Find out which insurers actually offer it and the conditions attached.

Claims

Looking to insure some high cost items whilst you travel? Find out which policies cover you for cameras, smartphones, laptops, jewellery and more.

Activities

A clear guide to sailing travel insurance: distance limits, open water cover, and which NZ insurers offer it.

Claims

Planning to travel with some bling? Did you know that most travel insurers won't cover high-cost jewellery? Find out more in our guide.

Ski

Competing on the slopes? Find out who qualifies for professional ski insurance, what it covers, and the exclusions that catch skiers out.

Seniors

Worried you’re too old for travel insurance? Find out which NZ insurers have no age limit, and how age affects your cover.

Travel Tips

A clear guide to pet travel insurance in New Zealand: what’s covered, what isn’t and which airlines let pets fly with you.

Safety

Does travel insurance cover for acts of terrorism? In this day and age, it’s important to be protected around the world.

Claims

Would you be able to claim on travel insurance if your journey was abruptly disrupted by your airline? We explain.

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