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Near or far, remember to pack domestic travel insurance for your next trip.

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Why choose Tower's domestic travel insurance

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Trusted partner with global reach

We've joined up with Allianz Partners, one of the world’s largest travel insurance and assistance providers, so you can feel confident knowing we're here when you need us.

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24/7Emergency Assistance

If you need help, you can call the Allianz Partners Emergency Assistance team 24 hours a day, seven days a week on 0800 606 688 (Mon to Fri, 8:30am - 5pm) or 09 486 6868 after hours.

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Travel insurance with COVID-19 cover

We offer selected cover for epidemic and pandemic diseases with our domestic and international plans^. Find out what you're covered for here.

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Cover fordependent children

Dependent children travelling with an adult covered under the policy pay no additional charge (for Domestic Cover – that’s up to 18 years, and for International Cover – up to 21 years of age).

This is a summary only. For all of these benefits, please make sure you read thepolicy wording to understand the terms, conditions, limits, sub-limits and exclusions that may apply.

Our domestic travel insurance policies include

IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: A maximum total limit applies for all claims by all Insured Persons under certain sections and other limits, sub-limits, conditions and exclusions apply. All costs and expenses must be Reasonable. Terms, conditions, limits and exclusions apply as set out in the Policy Wording. Benefits are per Insured Person and the benefits limits are shared for Dependent Children.

Comprehensive

Cancellation Only

Cancellation of journey

Cover if you must cancel or reschedule your journey because of circ*mstances outside your control.

Cancellation of journey

Cover if you must cancel or reschedule your journey because of circ*mstances outside your control.

$15,000

Cancellation of journey

Cover if you must cancel or reschedule your journey because of circ*mstances outside your control.

$600

Additional expenses

Additional accommodation and travel expenses if you cannot continue your journey because of illness or injury.

Additional expenses

Additional accommodation and travel expenses if you cannot continue your journey because of illness or injury.

$15,000

Additional expenses

Additional accommodation and travel expenses if you cannot continue your journey because of illness or injury.

Alternative transport expenses

Help with reasonable travel and accommodation expenses to help you catch up with your journey where you have to arrive on time for a wedding, funeral or pre-paid event.

Alternative transport expenses

Help with reasonable travel and accommodation expenses to help you catch up with your journey where you have to arrive on time for a wedding, funeral or pre-paid event.

$500

Alternative transport expenses

Help with reasonable travel and accommodation expenses to help you catch up with your journey where you have to arrive on time for a wedding, funeral or pre-paid event.

Travel delay expenses

Reasonable additional meals and accommodation expenses if your journey is delayed.

Travel delay expenses

Reasonable additional meals and accommodation expenses if your journey is delayed.

$2,000

Travel delay expenses

Reasonable additional meals and accommodation expenses if your journey is delayed.

Epidemics and pandemics

Cover for cancellation and travel disruption expenses, should you contract an epidemic or pandemic disease such as COVID-19 after purchasing your policy.

Epidemics and pandemics

Cover for cancellation and travel disruption expenses, should you contract an epidemic or pandemic disease such as COVID-19 after purchasing your policy.

$15,000

Epidemics and pandemics

Cover for cancellation and travel disruption expenses, should you contract an epidemic or pandemic disease such as COVID-19 after purchasing your policy.

$600

Medical expenses

Cover for medical treatment not covered under the public system, by ACC, or by your personal medical insurance for an illness, injury or disease that occurred on your journey. Includes cover for epidemic and pandemic disease such as Covid-19, should you contract it during your trip.

Medical expenses

Cover for medical treatment not covered under the public system, by ACC, or by your personal medical insurance for an illness, injury or disease that occurred on your journey. Includes cover for epidemic and pandemic disease such as Covid-19, should you contract it during your trip.

$2,500

Medical expenses

Cover for medical treatment not covered under the public system, by ACC, or by your personal medical insurance for an illness, injury or disease that occurred on your journey. Includes cover for epidemic and pandemic disease such as Covid-19, should you contract it during your trip.

Emergency dental expenses

Cover for emergency dental treatment for acute dental pain to your natural teeth following an infection or broken tooth first happening during your journey.

Emergency dental expenses

Cover for emergency dental treatment for acute dental pain to your natural teeth following an infection or broken tooth first happening during your journey.

$1,000

Emergency dental expenses

Cover for emergency dental treatment for acute dental pain to your natural teeth following an infection or broken tooth first happening during your journey.

Funeral expenses

Reasonable funeral and cremation or burial expenses where death occurred, or the costs to return the body or ashes home.

Funeral expenses

Reasonable funeral and cremation or burial expenses where death occurred, or the costs to return the body or ashes home.

$5,000

Funeral expenses

Reasonable funeral and cremation or burial expenses where death occurred, or the costs to return the body or ashes home.

Accidental death or permanent disablement

Where death or permanent disablement occurs within 12 months of the injury you sustained during your journey.

Accidental death or permanent disablement

Where death or permanent disablement occurs within 12 months of the injury you sustained during your journey.

$15,000

Accidental death or permanent disablement

Where death or permanent disablement occurs within 12 months of the injury you sustained during your journey.

Personal baggage (limit for each individual item or set of items)

Cover for accidental loss or damage to your personal baggage during your journey.

Personal baggage (limit for each individual item or set of items)

Cover for accidental loss or damage to your personal baggage during your journey.

$6,000 in total, $1,000 per item

Personal baggage (limit for each individual item or set of items)

Cover for accidental loss or damage to your personal baggage during your journey.

Emergency baggage

Cover for essential replacement items if your personal baggage is temporarily lost in transit.

Emergency baggage

Cover for essential replacement items if your personal baggage is temporarily lost in transit.

$450

Emergency baggage

Cover for essential replacement items if your personal baggage is temporarily lost in transit.

Rental vehicle excess

Cover for the insurance excess you must pay when damage is caused to your rental car.

Rental vehicle excess

Cover for the insurance excess you must pay when damage is caused to your rental car.

$6,000

Rental vehicle excess

Cover for the insurance excess you must pay when damage is caused to your rental car.

Personal liability

Cover for liability to pay for accidental injury, death or illness to people, or accidental loss or damage you cause to other people's property during the journey.

Personal liability

Cover for liability to pay for accidental injury, death or illness to people, or accidental loss or damage you cause to other people's property during the journey.

$250,000

Personal liability

Cover for liability to pay for accidental injury, death or illness to people, or accidental loss or damage you cause to other people's property during the journey.

Cruise pack - mandatory if part or all of your holiday is on a cruise

Cruise pack - mandatory if part or all of your holiday is on a cruise

Cruise pack - mandatory if part or all of your holiday is on a cruise

Cruise pack

If you are travelling on a Cruise, you must add the Cruise Pack to have cover. Refer to the Policy Wording for our definition of a ‘Cruise’.

Cruise pack

If you are travelling on a Cruise, you must add the Cruise Pack to have cover. Refer to the Policy Wording for our definition of a ‘Cruise’.

Cruise pack

If you are travelling on a Cruise, you must add the Cruise Pack to have cover. Refer to the Policy Wording for our definition of a ‘Cruise’.

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Domestic travel insurance FAQs

Who do I talk to when I have a question or issue?

Allianz Partners manages all policy amendments, claims, and enquiries for us. If you would like to speak with someone, their contact details are:

  • Get help with a quote:0800 606 688
  • Customer care:0800 800 048
  • Email:help@allianz-assistance.co.nz
  • Pre-existing medical condition enquiries:0800 100 124
  • Emergency number if calling from overseas:+64 9 486 6868(reverse charge call through telephone operator)
When should I buy travel insurance?

You can take out travel insurance at any time before your trip starts, but the sooner, the better. Buying your travel insurance as soon as you book your tickets means you're covered if something disrupts your travel, like a delay or cancellation.

If you take out travel insurance after you've booked your trip, the same protection comes into effect after a 7-day waiting period.

What kinds of recreational activities are covered?

Our travel policies cover some recreational activities like cycling, surfing, and paddle boarding, but they don’t cover more specialist activities. Examples of specialist activities include any extreme versions of any sport, or competing in a competitive event, mountaineering, or parachuting.

Cover differs between domestic and international policy wordings. Check the exclusions in the relevant wording or for more detailed information call us on0800 606 688.

Do you cover pre-existing conditions?

Some pre-existing medical conditions are automatically covered under the Comprehensive plan. Cover for pre-existing medical conditions which are not automatically covered may be available for an additional premium following a medical assessment.

There is no cover available for pre-existing medical conditions under the Cancellation Only plan.

Do you provide cover if I already have another insurance policy in place?

There is no cover if you're already covered under another insurance policy, for example, health or contents insurance.

Are my belongings covered if they're stolen?

There is cover in place if your baggage is stolen; however, there are exclusions. Please check your policy wording for more details.

What happens if I don't tell you about something that may impact my cover?

Travel insurance only covers the unexpected. Our travel insurance policies have a prior knowledge exclusion in place, which means there is no cover for anything that you were aware of when you purchased the cover that would give rise to a claim.

Do you cover children?

Our travel insurance policies are for young and old, including children travelling with adults, and unaccompanied minors.

Dependent children travelling with an adult on the same policy are covered at no additional cost. ForDomestic Cover that's children up to 18 years of age.

A parent or guardian can buy a policy for their child if they are travelling as an unaccompanied minor. They will be charged the minimum adult premium.

How do I make a travel insurance claim?

Gather your supporting documents that you'll need to include with your claim. This could be your travel itinerary, confirmation of cancellation, applicable refunds, photos, receipts, etc.

Once that's done,make your claim online. You can also call us on+64 9 487 0818if you're overseas or0800 606 688if you're back in New Zealand.

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Travel alert notice: Please check the latest travel advisories on the Allianz Partners website to see if it is safe to travel to your chosen destination. You should also check safetravel.govt.nz for information on any countries you might be visiting. Remember to register your travel plans with Safe Travel before you leave so New Zealand officials can contact you in the event of an emergency.

Information on Allianz Partners

Tower Travel insurance is issued and managed by AWP Services New Zealand Limited trading as Allianz Partners and underwritten by Tower Limited. You should read the policy wording before making any decisions about your insurance policy. Terms, conditions, limits, sub-limits, and exclusions apply.

Terms and conditions

^The policy still has a general exclusion for epidemics and pandemics and does not cover disinclination to travel due to fear or change of mind. Cover is not provided if you have commenced your journey against the New Zealand Government’s advice not to travel. There is no cover for lockdowns, changes in government alert levels, quarantine or mandatory isolation when crossing or returning over borders, that applies to a population or part of a population. Please read the policy wording for full details.

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FAQs

Should I buy travel insurance for domestic travel? ›

Purchasing travel insurance for your domestic vacation can ensure you have coverage in case of unforeseen events, like travel delays, canceled flights or lost baggage. While there are many benefits to investing in trip protection, it is ultimately up to you to decide if a policy is worth it for your travels.

Can you get travel insurance for domestic? ›

This can be slightly different to an international travel insurance policy, so there's a few things you should know: Domestic travel insurance won't cover any medical expenses, as that's typically covered by Medicare or your private health insurance.

Does travel insurance cover domestic travel? ›

For example, your accommodation may be cancelled for reasons beyond your control. If that happens and your policy includes cancellation cover, you may be able to make a claim. It may also cover you for delayed or cancelled domestic transport – not just travel by plane.

What is the average cost of travel medical insurance? ›

The average cost of a standard travel insurance policy is $221, according to research conducted by the MarketWatch Guides team. However, the destination, number of travelers, trip price and more can affect the exact cost of a policy.

What are two disadvantages travel insurance? ›

Cost: Travel insurance will add to the overall cost of your trip. Some may choose to forgo it to save money, especially on shorter or less expensive trips. Exclusions and Limitations: Policies may have various exclusions and limitations, so it's essential to read the fine print.

What does travel insurance not cover? ›

Travelling against medical advice or to get medical treatment. If your doctor says it's not safe for you to travel, then you won't be covered. Similarly, if you go abroad to get planned treatment, sometimes called 'medical tourism', a standard policy will not cover this – you'll need specialist insurance instead.

What does domestic insurance cover? ›

Home insurance protects your home and its belongings. It can cover the cost of repairing or rebuilding your home if it's damaged by things like fire, storm or flood.

Is Allianz travel insurance any good? ›

Allianz is a popular choice among business travelers due to its AllTrips Executive travel insurance policy with coverage for lost, stolen or damaged business equipment and rental car insurance. Earning 4.1 out of 5 stars, our expert reviewers think Allianz is a great choice for international travel insurance.

How long before flying do you need travel insurance? ›

If you're wondering when you should buy travel insurance, the simple answer is as soon as possible. Ideally, you'll buy coverage no later than 15 days prior to your trip.

Does travel insurance get more expensive closer to the trip? ›

Unlike other aspects of your travel experience like airfares or hotel-room rates, the price of travel insurance doesn't increase the closer you get to your travel date. There's no financial penalty if you wait to buy travel insurance (except for those bonus coverages, of course).

How much travel insurance do I need? ›

How much travel medical insurance do you need? Squaremouth, a travel insurance comparison site, recommends buying at least $50,000 in emergency medical coverage for international travel. For travelers going on a cruise or to a remote destination, the site recommends at least $100,000 in coverage.

Do airports sell travel insurance? ›

No, you can't buy travel insurance at the airport. You also can't buy it when you've already boarded your cruise, you've chosen not to attend a tour or your flight is so late it causes you to miss your connection. » Learn more: What does travel insurance cover?

Which company's travel insurance is best? ›

The best travel insurance companies are Faye, Travelex and Nationwide, according to our analysis of over 49 policies. Travel insurance policies offer reimbursem*nt if your trip gets canceled for a covered reason, you incur emergency medical bills, and for other situations such as missed flights or baggage delays.

Is medical travel insurance worth it? ›

“When you've made a financial investment in your trip or need to protect your health when you travel, travel insurance is 100% worth it. Travel insurance can reimburse you for prepaid, nonrefundable trip expenses if you need to cancel or interrupt your trip for a covered reason. “

Is it recommended to get trip insurance? ›

Flight insurance offered when you're buying plane tickets isn't always worth the cost. If you have many nonrefundable deposits invested in your trip—such as hotel stays, excursions and tours—buying a comprehensive travel insurance policy to cover your entire trip is likely a better option.

Does it matter when I buy travel insurance? ›

Travel insurance is designed to protect a traveler from certain unforeseeable events—not things that are easily foreseeable, or things that have already happened at the time you purchase your plan. That's why it's smart to buy insurance as early as possible in the booking process.

Is it a must to have travel insurance? ›

For the most part, if your destination doesn't require a VISA to enter then Travel Insurance is thought of as an extra. However, there are some parts of the world where Travel Insurance is legally required for you to enter the country, whether you are from a VISA free country or not!

Should I buy travel insurance before or after flights? ›

If you're wondering when you should buy travel insurance, the simple answer is as soon as possible. Ideally, you'll buy coverage no later than 15 days prior to your trip.

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