Travel Insurance

Existing State customers get a 10% discount.*

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Award winning Travel Insurance

State is proud to have been recognised as one of New Zealand’s most trusted travel insurers. 

*Discount applies to existing State customers and to premiums for the standard policies net of Government levies and GST (if applicable). Discounts do not apply to premiums for cover additional to standard policies or to any minimum premium.

Important information: The Policy Wording includes specific information on how State Travel Insurance will respond to claims related to Covid-19.

A range of options for your domestic or overseas travel

Overseas cover & annual multi-trip cover

Your back up when going across the ditch or further afield.

Our cover includes medical and dental expenses* loss or theft of luggage, delayed travel and more. You can also select cover for travel related expenses if you need to change or cancel your trip.

Travel a lot? Take out our annual multi-trip option and you’re covered for as many trips as you like, for 12 months.**

See https://safetravel.govt.nz/ for the latest government advice regarding overseas travel.

Anywhere in NZ

Domestic Cancellation

Covers changes and cancellations outside of your control before you leave and extra expenses due to unforeseen circumstances while you're away. You choose the cover amount.

Domestic Plan

Comprehensive cover that also includes lost luggage, medical and dental expenses, and rental vehicle excess cover.

Inbound Cover Visiting NZ

If you are a non-resident visiting NZ our Inbound policy can cover medical and dental expenses, luggage and travel documents, rental vehicle insurance excess and personal liability.

Travel Cover During Covid-19

Travelling Overseas? Check out our handy scenario-based FAQs explaining how we could cover you if Covid-19 plays havoc with your trip: State Travel Cover and Covid-19 FAQs

Know before you go – our Covid-19 Benefits Destination Guide explains how State Travel cover applies when travelling to different international destinations: Covid-19 Benefits Destination Guide

*Medical cover will not exceed 12 months from onset. Medical and dental expenses cover is limited to $1,500 for treatment provided in New Zealand. This $1,500 sub-limit does not apply to the Inbound Plan.

**For 12 months, over 100km from home, including domestic travel, up to maximum number of days per journey as selected by you.

Get more from your travel insurance

24-hour assistance

24/7 access to a team of experts with a global network of doctors, nurses, and logistical staff. Cover for emergency accommodation and transport expenses if a disaster like a volcano, tsunami, earthquake, or flood disrupts your journey.

Overseas medical cover

Includes hospital, medical, surgical, emergency dental and ambulance costs. Plus help to arrange treatment and medical evacuation.

Get 10% off when you buy online

*Discount applies to existing State customers and to premiums for standard policies net of Government levies (if applicable) and GST. Discounts do not apply to premiums for cover additional to standard policies or to any minimum premium.

Quick online claims

You can claim online while you are travelling. Find out more

The policy type you choose changes what you are covered for.

Select cover option:

International

International

Single Trip or Annual Multi-Trip

Limit per adult unless stated otherwise

Medical and dental expenses
$Unlimited*

Up to $1,500 for emergency dental expenses

Additional expenses
$Unlimited
Amendment or cancellation costs
Cover chosen^
Luggage and travel documents
Up to $25,000•
Delayed luggage allowance
Up to $1,500
Money
Up to $500
Rental vehicle insurance excess
Up to $10,000
Travel delay
Up to $2,000
Resumption of journey
Up to $5,000
Missed connections
Up to $3,000
Special events
Up to $2,000
Hospital incidentals
Up to $8,000
Hijacking
Up to $8,000
Loss of income
Up to $9,000~

Up to $1,000 per month

Disability
Up to $15,000~
Accidential death
Up to $15,000~
Legal expenses
Up to $10,000
Personal liability
Up to $2,500,000
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This is only a summary of the benefits provided. Please refer to the Policy Wordings for details of the cover provided.

Domestic

Domestic

Single Trip or Annual Multi-Trip

Limit per adult

Medical and dental expenses
Up to $1,500*
Additional expenses
Up to $10,000
Amendment or cancellation costs
Up to $10,000
Luggage and travel documents
Up to $5,000•
Delayed luggage allowance
Money
Rental vehicle insurance excess
Up to $10,000

Up to $2,500 for personal vehicle insurance excess

Travel delay
Up to $750
Resumption of journey
Missed connections
Up to $3,000
Special events
Up to $2,000
Hospital incidentals
Hijacking
Loss of income
Up to $2,250~

Up to $250 per month

Disability
Up to $10,000~
Accidential death
Up to $10,000~
Legal expenses
Up to $5,000
Personal liability
Up to $200,000
Download policy wordings

This is only a summary of the benefits provided. Please refer to the Policy Wordings for details of the cover provided.

Domestic Cancellation

Domestic Cancellation

Single Trip

Limit per person

Medical and dental expenses
Additional expenses
Cover chosen

(choose the amount of cover that suits, on a per person basis)#

Amendment or cancellation costs
Cover chosen

(choose the amount of cover that suits, on a per person basis)#

Luggage and travel documents
Delayed luggage allowance
Money
Rental vehicle insurance excess
Travel delay
Resumption of journey
Missed connections
Special events
Hospital incidentals
Hijacking
Loss of income
Disability
Accidential death
Legal expenses
Personal liability
Download policy wordings

This is only a summary of the benefits provided. Please refer to the Policy Wordings for details of the cover provided.

Features

Features

International

International

Single Trip or Annual Multi-Trip

Limit per adult unless stated otherwise

Domestic

Domestic

Single Trip or Annual Multi-Trip

Limit per adult

Domestic Cancellation

Domestic Cancellation

Single Trip

Limit per person

Medical and dental expenses
$Unlimited*

Up to $1,500 for emergency dental expenses

Up to $1,500*
Additional expenses
$Unlimited
Up to $10,000
Cover chosen

(choose the amount of cover that suits, on a per person basis)#

Amendment or cancellation costs
Cover chosen^
Up to $10,000
Cover chosen

(choose the amount of cover that suits, on a per person basis)#

Luggage and travel documents
Up to $25,000•
Up to $5,000•
Delayed luggage allowance
Up to $1,500
Money
Up to $500
Rental vehicle insurance excess
Up to $10,000
Up to $10,000

Up to $2,500 for personal vehicle insurance excess

Travel delay
Up to $2,000
Up to $750
Resumption of journey
Up to $5,000
Missed connections
Up to $3,000
Up to $3,000
Special events
Up to $2,000
Up to $2,000
Hospital incidentals
Up to $8,000
Hijacking
Up to $8,000
Loss of income
Up to $9,000~

Up to $1,000 per month

Up to $2,250~

Up to $250 per month

Disability
Up to $15,000~
Up to $10,000~
Accidential death
Up to $15,000~
Up to $10,000~
Legal expenses
Up to $10,000
Up to $5,000
Personal liability
Up to $2,500,000
Up to $200,000
Download policy wordings

This is only a summary of the benefits provided. Please refer to the Policy Wordings for details of the cover provided.

  • Not included

If you or your travelling companion are diagnosed with Covid-19 by a qualified medical practitioner and are unable to travel, you can claim cancellation or amendment costs for your prepaid trip up to a benefit limit of $10,000 per policy on an International Plan or $5,000 per policy on a Domestic Plan or if applicable, up to the level of cover purchased for cancellation (whichever is lower). There is also no cover if symptoms or diagnosis occurred prior to buying your policy. See the Policy Wording.

*Medical and dental expenses cover will not exceed 12 months from onset of the medical condition. Medical and dental expenses cover is limited to $1,500 for treatment provided in New Zealand. This $1,500 sub-limit does not apply to the Inbound plan.

^ Cover chosen applies per policy. See the Policy Wording.

• Item limits applies for anyone item, set or pair of items including attached or unattached accessories. You may increase these item limits if you wish. See the Policy Wording.

No cover for trip cancellation costs for trips commencing within 21 days of policy purchase date if you test positive to COVID-19 and cannot travel. If your COVID-19 related cancellation claim is approved, then the maximum we will pay per policy is $5,000 for international trips and $2,500 for Domestic trips. See the Policy Wording.

# You can choose $200, $400, $800, or $1,500.

~ The maximum liability collectively for Sections 14, 15, and 16 is $15,000 International Plan, and $10,000 Domestic Plan.

This is only a summary of the benefit provided. Please refer to the Policy Wording. For details of the cover provided. Please read the entire document carefully to understand what the relevant policy covers. Importantly, please note that conditions, exclusions, limits and sub-limits apply, and this summary of benefits table may change at any time.

Disclaimer

Our State Travel Insurance  contains benefits relating to the Covid-19 pandemic. While your Policy Wording may respond, your claim remains subject to the terms and conditions, limitations and exclusions set out in the Policy Wording. Please ensure you familiarise yourself with these in the Policy Wording before taking out travel cover. For Covid-19 cover to apply, you must not travel to a destination on the "Do not travel" list issued by SafeTravel.govt.nz.

Domestic Policy FAQ's

Why buy State Domestic Cover?

Our Domestic and Domestic Cancellation plans are for New Zealand residents travelling within New Zealand.

More than one third of domestic travellers experience an unexpected circumstance that can leave them out of pocket.

It doesn’t matter if you are travelling to Auckland or Amsterdam, if your child becomes unwell and you need to cancel your trip, it’s good to know you’re covered.

Specific terms, conditions and exclusions apply to Covid-19. See our State Travel Policy Wording for full details.

Here are some examples of real-life stories

  • An airline lost a customer’s suitcase and the items were not recoverable
    Luggage Value: $2,500
  • A customer’s rental vehicle was written off after a third-party collision
    Rental Vehicle Insurance Excess: $4,000.

Here are some examples of types of claims

Medical claims*

  • Sprained limbs or broken arm, leg, wrist due to outdoor activities
  • Asthma, seizure, stroke, heart attack
  • Swimmer's ear/ear infection.

*Pre-existing medical conditions must be declared, and extra cover purchased under Domestic Plan prior to departure

Your cancellation costs prior to travel

  • Prepaid deposits on motorhome rentals, scenic train, or ferry tickets
  • Prepaid fares for rail trips, adventure holidays and cruises
  • Costs for cancellation due to redundancy, illness, injury, and medical operations.

Cancellation prior to departure will result in the loss of deposits paid and in other instances full cancellation fees often apply.

Delayed travel

  • Travel delays due to weather e.g. snowstorms and fog delaying connecting flights.

Luggage claims

  • Broken cameras, smartphones and electronic items
  • Lost spectacles, hearing aids and damaged dentures.

What Domestic options are available?

We offer 3 Domestic plan options to choose from and these can be purchased quickly and easily on our website.

Domestic plan (Single Trip Policy or Annual Multi-Trip Policy)

Our Domestic plan (Single Trip Policy and Annual Multi-Trip Policy) is our most comprehensive domestic plan.

The Domestic plan Annual Multi-Trip Policy is sometimes a more suitable option for those travellers who are planning to travel more than twice this year and for no longer than 30 days at a time within New Zealand.

Domestic Cancellation plan Single Trip Policy

Our Domestic Cancellation plan covers domestic travellers for cancellation cover only and you choose the cancellation cover limit to best meet your needs when you purchase your policy.

What activities are covered?

There are plenty of fun activities to do around New Zealand year-round, and we have a comprehensive list of activities which are covered under our Domestic plans (excludes Domestic Cancellation Plan).

Our plans automatically include:

  • Abseiling
  • Archery
  • Ballooning
  • Bungy Jumping
  • Flying Fox
  • Horse Riding
  • Jet Boating
  • Jet Skiing
  • Kayaking
  • Paragliding
  • Parasailing
  • Snorkelling
  • White Water Rafting

Other activities may be covered as an add-on to your Domestic plan (excludes Domestic Cancellation plan). See our State Travel Policy for full details.

What cover is available for Skiing and Snowboarding?

Because being on the snow and participating in winter sports activities often increases the risk of injuries or incidents, you'll need to ensure you amend your Domestic plan (excludes Domestic Cancellation plan) to include snow activities like skiing and snowboarding by purchasing a winter cover (snow sports) upgrade. This can help protect you against unforeseen costs should you have a mishap on the slopes and need medical assistance. Sporting and ski equipment are not covered whilst in use and if you are a New Zealand citizen, ACC may cover some costs due to injury caused by an accident.

You will only be covered if you have purchased the Domestic Plan with the winter cover (snow sports) upgrade and:

  • You are skiing, snowboarding or snowmobiling on-piste, or cross-country skiing;
  • You are not participating in a Professional capacity; and
  • You are not racing.

Note: sporting and ski equipment are not covered whilst in use.

What if I travel frequently in NZ, do you have a multi-trip option?

Multi-trip travel insurance may save you time and money. If you are planning to travel more than twice this year and for no longer than 30 days at a time within New Zealand, consider our Domestic Plan Annual Multi-Trip Policy.

Can you explain the rental vehicle insurance excess?

This benefit applies to our Domestic Plan (excludes Domestic Cancellation Plan) and covers the rental vehicle excess if your rental vehicle is stolen, or damaged while you are driving. You will still need to take out rental vehicle insurance.

A $4,000 rental vehicle excess cover can save you money if you need to make a claim.

Note: that your rental agreement may still require you to take out rental vehicle insurance.

If you are driving your personal vehicle on your domestic holiday there is bonus cover of $2,500 for your comprehensive vehicle insurance excess.

What does the medical cover provide for?

Our Domestic Plan D *(excludes Domestic Cancellation Plan) can provide you with cover for unexpected medical and dental expenses up to $1,500. This is for treatment provided in New Zealand.

It only applies up to 12 months from when you suffered a disabling injury, sickness, or disease. Travel insurance protects you from unforeseen events. Routine medical or dental treatments, prenatal visits and continuation of treatments are not covered.

What existing medical conditions are covered?

We automatically cover a range of existing medical conditions (EMC) under the Domestic plan (excludes Domestic Cancellation Plan). Automatically covered conditions include - asthma, epilepsy, gastric reflux and more! Read the State Travel Policy Wording for a full list of the conditions we automatically cover. If your existing medical conditions are not all automatically covered, you may complete an online medical assessment to determine if cover is available. Other travel insurance benefits unrelated to your EMC still apply, even if cover cannot be provided for your specific condition/s.

*Medical cover will not exceed 12 months from onset. Medical and dental expenses cover is limited to $1,500 for treatment provided in New Zealand. This $1,500 sub-limit does not apply to International or Inbound Plans.

Before you travel

Travel safety

Find out more information about events that may affect you when you travel.

Travel tips

Our team of intrepid Kiwi travellers have come up with a list of handy travel tips to help make your holiday even better.

Limits, sub-limits, conditions, and exclusions apply. Standard excess may apply. State Travel insurance is administered by Cover-More NZ Ltd, underwritten and issued by Zurich Australian Insurance Limited (ZAIL) incorporated in Australia, ABN 13 000 296 640, trading as Zurich New Zealand. For further information see Zurich New Zealand’s financial strength rating. Any advice is general advice only. Consider the State Travel Policy Brochure and wording therein before deciding to buy this product. IAG receives a commission for the issue of State branded travel policies arranged through Cover-More (NZ) Limited ("Cover-More"). IAG New Zealand Limited ("IAG"), of which State is a business division, is not the insurer. IAG does not guarantee Zurich New Zealand or Cover-More.