About Allianz

It’s time for New Zealand to get ready for Allianz Travel Insurance. In August 2024 Worldcare Travel Insurance officially changed to Allianz Travel Insurance – while our brand name is different, we are still the same experienced team ready to help when you need us.

Our team is available for all your travel insurance policy and sale enquires and if you are travelling the globe, our 24/7 overseas emergency assistance is only a phone call away. 

Allianz is the number one insurance brand in the world as ranked by Interbrand, a title Allianz have held for five consecutive years. Our brand is also ranked number 315 overall by Interbrand and is among the fastest growing global brands6. Globally Allianz is in the strongest brand position ever, demonstrating the trust Allianz receives from its customers, partners and employees6.

With Allianz Travel Insurance you’ll continue to be in experienced hands, our travel insurance is issued and managed by Allianz Partners who has globally serviced millions of cases worldwide across their network.

Reference: 2023 Allianz Partners Annual Figures7
Choose from our range of travel cover options. Below is a summary of some of the benefits offered under our different plans. Terms, conditions, limits, sub-limits and exclusions apply, and these are set out in the Policy Wording. You should consider the Policy Wording before making any decisions about your travel insurance.
International Travel Insurance
Our highest level of cover for single trips overseas
  • Overseas emergency assistance, medical and hospital expenses4
  • Unexpected trip cancellation
  • Loss of or damage to luggage
  • Travel delays
Basic Travel Insurance
Our plan for just the essentials travelling overseas
  • Overseas emergency assistance4
  • Overseas medical and hospital expenses4
  • Personal liability
Our plan for multiple trips in a 12 month period
  • Overseas emergency assistance, medical and hospital expenses4
  • Unexpected trip cancellation
  • Loss of or damage to luggage
  • Travel delays
Domestic Travel Insurance
Single trip cover for your NZ holidays
  • Rental vehicle excess
  • Unexpected trip cancellations
  • Travel delays
It's important to note that coverage and benefits limits can vary depending on the policy you choose. Therefore, it's important for you to consider the Policy Wording before making any decisions about your travel insurance.   

Conditions apply

  1. Terms, conditions, limits, sub-limits and exclusions apply, and these are set out in the Policy Wording.
  2. Policy terms, conditions, limits, sub-limits and exclusions apply to particular types of losses, premium refunds (full or partial) or claims. This product has a general exclusion, with limited exceptions for epidemics and pandemics. That means we don’t cover claims that arise from, or are related to, an epidemic or pandemic.

    However, you’re covered under selected benefits in this product if, during your period of cover, you’re positively diagnosed as suffering a sickness recognised as an epidemic or pandemic, such as COVID-19. Refer to the Policy Wording to see which benefits offer cover in the event you contract a sickness recognised as an epidemic or pandemic, and the terms, conditions, limits, sub-limits and exclusions that apply.
  3. Terms, conditions, limits, sub-limits and exclusions apply, and these are set out in the Policy Wording. Cancellation cover is only available on Comprehensive, Domestic and Multi-Trip Plans. Refer to Cancellation and General Exclusions sections of the Policy Wording for full details.
  4. You do not have cover under this Benefit while travelling in New Zealand.


    References
  5. Allianz - Interbrand Best Global Brand Ranking 
  6. Allianz is the top global insurance brand in 2023, topping $20 billion in brand value for the first time
  7. Allianz Partners – What Makes Us Unique
Allianz New Zealand
Need emergency assistance? Call emergency services immediately if your condition is life threatening.
Call us 
24/7 on +61 7 3305 7194 (overseas) or +64 9 486 6868 (within New Zealand). Additional charges may apply 
for any calls made from mobiles, public telephones or hotel rooms.

Allianz Travel Insurance is issued and managed by AWP Services New Zealand Limited trading as Allianz Partners (NZBN 9429035270157) under binder with and on behalf of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company, Limited (NZBN 9429039809810, FSP Number 20661) (Incorporated in Japan) as the underwriter.

You should read the policy wording and consider obtaining independent legal or financial advice before making any decisions about this insurance. Terms, conditions, limits, sub-limits and exclusions apply.

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company, Limited – Financial Strength Rating

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company, Limited has a financial strength rating of A+ (Stable) given by S&P Global Ratings. The S&P Global rating scale* in summary form is:

AAA

Extremely Strong

BB

Marginal

R

Under Regulatory Supervision

AA

Very Strong

B

Weak

SD

Selective Default

A

Strong

CCC

Very Weak

D

Default

BBB

Good

CC

Extremely Weak

NR

Not Rated

The rating may be modified by the addition of a plus (+) or minus (-) sign to show relative standings within the major rating categories.
Further information on the S&P Global ratings is available here:  https://www.spglobal.com/ratings/en/products-benefits/products/financial-strength-rating.