As New Zealanders gradually return to international
travel, fears remain that COVID will disrupt the
adventures.
That is why Canstar this year brought back
its Travel Insurance Ratings and Outstanding Value Awards
for providers who offer travellers comprehensive cover –
including for issues related to COVID – at a great
price.
Jose George, Canstar New Zealand General
Manager, said nervousness from the pandemic meant finding
the right travel insurance for a trip was now a
‘must-have’ rather than the ‘nice-to-have’ it might
have been before COVID.
As such, an insurance policy
must now have some form of COVID cover to be eligible for a
Canstar 5-star rating. Canstar’s research methodology has
also incorporated several COVID-specific elements to its
analysis of the Travel Insurance Outstanding Value Award
winners. These elements include the consideration of COVID
benefits in the cover, including medical and cancellation
cover.
According to Mr George, “insurance is often a
difficult purchase, simply because there are so many
variables in play, small print to wade through and costs to
consider. The impact of COVID has made this all the more
difficult. Canstar’s analysis of the market should make
the decision-making a little easier, and free up time for
Kiwis to plan their adventures instead.”
Canstar is
proud to announce the winners of its Travel Insurance
Outstanding Value Awards across four categories:
International Travel, Tran-Tasman, Seniors and South Pacific
Cruise.
Worldcare scooped Outstanding Value Awards
across all profiles for its consistent pricing, and was
particularly strong in the International and Senior
profiles. Southern Cross Travel Insurance won three
Outstanding Value Awards for International Travel, South
Pacific Cruise and Seniors, due to its impressive levels of
cover at reasonable prices. House of Travel won Outstanding
Value Awards for South Pacific Cruise, Trans-Tasman, and
International Travel for its excellent value and broad
cover. Finally, AMP picked up an Outstanding Value Award for
Seniors due to its competitive pricing in the older age
groups.
Mr George said the recognition of Outstanding
Value was a “real endorsement of these policies. For those
planning trips across these categories, the awards should
provide reassurance for Kiwis as they finally head
offshore.”
Canstar uses its bespoke methodology to
find the winners, considering the customer journey, support
services, cover, and COVID-related benefits of each policy.
Canstar analysed 17 providers to find its winners.
For
further details please visit the Canstar NZ site, here.
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