Travel Insurance

Most people use travel insurance regardless of the length of their trip away from home. The right travel cover means that no matter what, you can ensure your safe arrival back home and make a claim if necessary, for events such as lost or stolen baggage. You may also wish to ensure that you are covered medically – in case you fall ill or suffer an injury abroad.

Insurance Information

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Some travel insurance providers offer domestic and more specialist cover types, so make sure you have looked at the differences carefully. This will ensure that the policy you do end up purchasing is giving you the right cover and peace of mind! Click on Detail Information if you are looking for a more detailed look at each product.

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Compare Travel Insurance Below.

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1 Cover travel insurance
1

1 CoverFrom $48.50$100Type

Cover Type

Overseas/Domestic/Multi Trip


Level

Cover Level

Basic/Essential/Comprehensive


Detail

Cover Detail

You can get cover in a range of levels. Pick between Basic, Essential and Comprehensive policies depending on your needs/budget. Choose between Overseas, Domestic, Multi Trip, Visitors, Ski and Corporate policies.

WorldwideUp to 12 months$5 millionUnlimitedUnlimited1 Cover travel insurance
Market Leaders 1Cover are long established, online travel insurance experts offering a wide range of options to suit all ages. This includes four levels of international travel insurance, single trip or annual travel insurance cover, budget family and group rates, tailored ski and snowboarding policies and cheap domestic cover for New Zealand residents
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Services

1. See website for all policies


Restrictions

Restrictions

You must submit all claims within 30 days of your return.


Advantages

Advantages

1. Only sell directly to the public
2. You can apply online or over the telephone
3. Save up to 50% on your travel insurance
4. If you pay using your credit card then it only takes 5 minutes to be covered.
5. Get covered in 5 minutes!


Disadvantages

Disadvantages

1. You must read the policy document carefully to help you understand the different kinds of cover the policy offers. This will provide a clear idea of the actual worth of the insurance policy rather than simply going by price.
2. Some policies have an excess on some levels of cover. This can be removed for an additional $25 per adult travelling on the policy.
3. You may require extra cover for specific high value items

Downunder Insurance
Downunder

Travel InsuranceFrom $25Varies.Type

Cover Type

Backpacker/Comprehensive/Annual Frequent Traveller


Level

Cover Level

Essentials to Comprehensive


Detail

Cover Detail

Comprehensive
This travel insurance policy is ideal for those travellers, holiday makers, or even backpackers who want a higher level of cover then the Backpakers (International) Plan.
Backpackers
This Backpackers (International) Plan is good for the backpacker or traveller who wants reasonable levels of cover, including cover for their baggage should it get lost or stolen. This plan is provided at competitive rates for travellers or backpackers 65 years of age or under travelling abroad and is most popular with young travellers going overseas on a working holiday.
Annual Frequent Traveller
The Annual Frequent Traveller travel insurance policy is for anyone wanting to take multiple trips of no longer then 37 days for leisure travel or 90 days for business travel duration, over a 12 month period.

WorldwideUp to 12 months$2,000,000UnlimitedUnlimitedDownunder Insurance
Downunder Worldwide Travel Insurance offers you great quality cheap travel insurance since 1992. The covers range from basic to highly comprehensive, with affordable policies aimed at backpackers and gap year students.
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Services

1. 5 different policy types, from Essentials cover right up to Comprehensive cover
2. Your traveller/backpacker policy is specifically designed for young people who are big on adventure. We automatically cover more than 60 hazardous activities at no extra cost
3. Unless your trip will be completed within 1 month of buying this insurance, you have the right to cancel your policy of insurance within 14 days from the date of issue or receipt of your policy terms and conditions, whichever is the later.


Restrictions

Restrictions

1. You must be under 45 at the date your insurance starts. Please note that if you are under 18 reduced cover will apply to certain sections of the policy
2. You must tell Downunder if you plan to take part in any Special Sport or activity as cover may not be available.


Advantages

Advantages

1. Overseas extension facility
2. Overseas application facility
3. 60 Adventure Sports
4. 14 Day Money Back Guarantee
5. A "no excess waiver"
6. 100% secure online purchasing
7. Overseas Work covered
8. You can eliminate the standard policy excesses simply by choosing to take out the very popular 'Excess Waiver.'


Disadvantages

Disadvantages

1. Please check full terms and conditions to see the limitations on cover
2. There are some situations which you are not covered for. These generally involve anything you already know about or that is caused by deliberate or careless acts on your part. Full details of these are given in the policy document

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