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Mobile Phone Travel Insurance

Own an iPhone, smartphone, or other mobile phone, but not sure about the mobile phone coverage with your travel insurance? Our team explain common travel insurance conditions for mobile phones.

Feb 17, 2020
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Does travel insurance cover visa refusal?

Are you visiting a country that requires a travel visa? What would happen to your prepaid flights and accommodation if your visa was denied, or didn’t arrive?

Sep 6, 2019
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Travel insurance claims

Travel insurance claims cannot be rushed so do your homework when making your claim. Here's advice from us on what to do, to ensure your claim isn't denied.

Sep 6, 2019
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Does Travel Insurance Cover Insolvency?

Travel service provider insolvency: what it means, why most policies exclude it, and what you can do to protect yourself if a provider collapses.

Sep 6, 2019
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Travel Insurance & high value items

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

Jul 26, 2019
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Travel Insurance And Jewellery

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.

Jul 16, 2019

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Our content is designed to help Kiwi travellers compare cover with confidence.

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  • Updated March 2026