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

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Medical

Does travel insurance cover coronavirus?

Many New Zealand travel insurers have exclusions in relation to epidemics. If you’re questioning your travel safety or simply want to know more about cover, read on.

Mar 4, 2020
Medical

Pre-Existing Medical Conditions

Have a pre-existing medical condition? Don't worry you can still get travel insurance, you'll just have to do a bit more research and compare travel insurance!

Dec 2, 2019
Medical

Travel insurance and mental health cover

Find out how mental health conditions may affect your cover, what you may need to disclose, and how different insurers assess applications.

Dec 2, 2019

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  • Updated March 2026