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Don't miss out on our mis year sale! Get 11% off* your 1Cover Travel Insurance when you quote and purchase an eligible policy from 10.30am NZST on 18/05/2026 to 1.59pm NZST on 30/06/2026. Whether it’s a Euro summer, a snow escape to Queenstown, or an island break in Indonesia, now’s the time to lock in your cover for less. Only available for a limited time.
*A "11% Off Discount" applies to Comprehensive, Medical and Domestic policies quoted and purchased from 10.30am NZST on 18/05/2026 to 11.59pm NZST on 30/06/2026. Note that only one discount applies at any one time. All discounts apply to the travel insurance premium (including GST and stamp duty but excluding any additional premium payable for Pre-Existing Medical Conditions). Discounts cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Discounts have no cash or refund value, except when redeemed in accordance with these terms and conditions. Discounts cannot be applied to any policies already purchased. The decision to offer a discount is at the sole discretion of 1Cover Travel Insurance. We reserve the right to withdraw any discount offers without notice.
24/7 emergency medical assistance to assist you in stressful circumstances.
If you become ill or need to change your travel plans, we can help. Choose the level of cancellation cover you need
In the first instance, you should contact the airline to see if any alternate arrangement can be made or if any compensation may be offered. You should retain any documentation provided by the airline or receipts for any out-of-pocket expenses which you may incur as a result of the delay or cancellation so that you can submit them should you need to make a claim. We do not cover for cancellation, delays or rescheduling which are at the fault of the airline as the responsibility falls on the transport provider to supply you with the services you have paid them for. Please see more information about travel insurance and cancellation cover.
We will reimburse you up to $250 if any items of your Luggage & Personal Effects are delayed, misdirected or misplaced by a carrier for more than 12 hours. We do not cover for any loss or damage to items after you have checked them into the hold and until you have collected them again from the luggage conveyor as the transport carrier is at fault for their loss or damage and you should seek compensation from them. See more information about luggage cover.
If you're travelling internationally, 1Cover offers Emergency Medical Assistance anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. If you’re sick or injured, we advise that you or a member of your travelling party call our medical assistance team as soon as possible.
For minor ailments, such as those that only require a GP visit, you may choose to visit a doctor, pay for your visit upfront, and then submit your claim either from overseas or once you return home. Make sure that you keep all receipts and reports from your treating doctor, including the diagnosis and treatment notes and any other documents.
There are certain things you will need to be aware of in terms of your travel insurance if you're riding a scooter, moped or motorcycle overseas. Find out everything you need to know here.
Yes, if your policy hasn’t yet expired, you can extend your policy via the Policy Manager. If you log in and aren’t able to extend for some reason, you can get in contact with our friendly call centre.
If you need to cancel your trip, notify any travel providers (airlines, accomodation, tour providers, etc) of your intention to cancel.
Make sure you check whether your travel providers will refund you. Sometimes, they will return deposits, fares, etc., depending on when you cancel and what your original contract states.
If you aren’t reimbursed, then check the certificate of insurance and the PDS to see whether your circumstances are covered.
Once you have done this, and you intend to claim, you’ll need to obtain and supply confirmations, refund advices, and terms and conditions. We request these for lodgement of your claim.
A theft while you’re away is incredibly unsettling, but to substantiate your claim, you’ll need to report the theft to the police or nearest local authority within 24 hours of the incident and obtain a written report that can to be used as supporting documents.
Make sure that the police report you obtain is an official one, and that all the items that have been stolen are clearly detailed. You’ll also need to capture the circumstances surrounding the event. Remember, the more information on the report, the better.
When you submit your claim, you’ll also need to provide proof of purchase and/or ownership in relation to the stolen items.
We provide cover for a whole heap of sports and activities from abseiling to zorbing, automatically without any additional premium. Fpor other sports you will need to purchase an Adventure & Sports Pack. Check out our activities page for more details. If you’re hitting the slopes for an adventure in the snow you will need to pay an additional premium for our Winter Sports Pack.
We have a whole list of pre-existing medical conditions that we can assess and insure you for, provided you meet some conditions. Find out what you need to know here.
If your rental car is damaged or stolen while you're on holiday, you could be up for some serious costs because of rental car excess. We cover you with the purchase of car rental excess cover. Find out what you need to know here.
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