Price was comparable to other providers but offered much better cover. No need to take extra cover on car hire as it was covered by this. Even covered some pre-existing conditions while travelling.
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About Southern Cross Travel Insurance
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We offer travel insurance that suits how you want to travel
We know how important it is to make sure you have the right type - and level - of cover, so we have different travel insurance policies to suit different types of travel, and the ability to personalise your cover to suit you with our optional add-ons. Whether you’re heading to Fiji for some R&R, London for an OE or Queenstown to hit the slopes, we’re with you.
Single trip travel insurance
Our award-winning single trip policy provides comprehensive cover for your international holidays! Learn moreMulti trip travel insurance
If you're planning on taking several trips overseas a year, our annual policy might be a more cost (and time) effective choice for you. Learn moreMedical only cover
Designed with the budget-conscious traveller in mind. This policy provides essential medical cover for your overseas adventures. Learn moreKiwi adventures
Designed for trips taken within NZ, this policy covers you for unexpected events like cancellations, rental vehicle excess and more! Learn moreCover for your big OE
Quality protection designed for New Zealand travellers planning to live or work overseas. Learn moreStudying in New Zealand
Comprehensive cover for international visitors while they're living and studying here in New Zealand Learn moreNon-resident cover
This policy is designed for international visitors coming to New Zealand to holiday, to live or for work. Learn moreWritten by the company

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155 Fanshawe Street, 1010, Auckland, New Zealand
- 0800 800 571
- info@scti.co.nz
- scti.co.nz
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Easy to buy, competitively priced
Easy to purchase, competitively priced, I didn't need to use the policy fortunately but it was good to have it there.

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It was easy to get the insurance set up…
It was easy to get the insurance set up online, it was an affordable price and it was clear and easy to understand.
Access while overseas although a bit faffy (I understand the need for security) was easy enough.
The claims process was mostly easy to fill in and the results of my claim was welcomed at a very stressful time for my family.
Thank you

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Airline broke my language and you want…
Airline broke my language and you want a $250 excess over a 150 dollar bag bloody joke

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Easy to understand, straightforward.
Whenever I travel, I choose Southern Cross Travel Insurance. Their service is always clear, easy to understand, and straightforward to use. Thankfully, I haven't had to make a claim, but my experience with them gives me confidence that they'd be there when needed.

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We were pleased we had cover for…
We were pleased we had cover for anything that could have arisen but were happy we didn't have to claim for anything. So can't comment on the claims side.

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Outstanding service and highly efficient!
I highly recommend Southern Cross Travel Insurance as they have been exceptional at resolving a travel claim due to a significant disruption to our holiday plans. I was able to speak to a Customer Support representative very quickly, who promptly reassured me that my children and I would be taken care of financially in respect of booking a new transfer to our initial destination. The claim form was incredibly straightforward and within 72 hours I received an email confirming our claim was accepted and would be paid in full. I have previously used Allianz, and while their service was superb, Southern Cross outperformed them by providing such a speedy resolution and straightforward claim process. I love the fact there is a zero excess option also. No one ever wants to be in a position where travel plans are disrupted, but it's very reassuring to know you're with a travel insurance company that's there to support you. Thank you Southern Cross for enabling my family and I to have a smooth journey for our overseas trip. We can now and look forward to a wonderful holiday.

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Easy and good price
Easy to deal with on-line
The bad news was that we had to make a…
The bad news was that we had to make a claim post our Fiji boat charter. The good news was that Southern Cross provided an exceptional service in responding to this claim:
- the process itself was all on-line and super easy;
- we then heard back (from a real person!) within an hour of submitting the form;
- there were a couple of quick questions asked and then the claim was accepted and processed the following day, with payment received two business days after. All-in-all the claim was fully handled inside of a week of first lodging - simply amazing! With thanks to Southern Cross for your work in putting a client-friendly process together, and to your team for their commitment to providing a fast & efficient service.

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I had peace of mind knowing I had Southern Cross Travel Insurance organised when flying to Australia 🙏
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Thank you!
Had to make two claims on my short trip to thailand, and both times Southern Cross was incredibly helpful! An outcome had been made and payments were in my account within a couple of days of my claims. Thank you so much!
The price was reasonable and covered…
The price was reasonable and covered everything I needed for me
Supportive Process
It is an easy process. There are check ins along the way; before you leave, while you are away and when you return which is reassuring if you needed support.
I was involved in a car accident during…
I was involved in a car accident during my travels (of no fault) and had no compensation from the insurance company. Really disappointing

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Fast handling claims
Had a small claim and was dealt withvety quickly
Very easy to get quote for travel insurance and claim dealt with very quickly
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