Embarking on an overseas trip of a lifetime or simply travelling around New Zealand in a rental car or campervan is something most of us aspire to do.

With the disruption to international travel caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the re-opening of borders between New Zealand and Australia plus Rarotonga has been welcomed by many Kiwis as an opportunity to reconnect with friends and family. As more international borders start to re-open, the prospect of taking that long-awaited Pacific cruise or holiday abroad is on the horizon so now’s the time to consider what travel insurance you will need.

Having an income protection insurance policy is really important if you are the main income earner in your household or would struggle to meet your monthly financial commitments in the event that you were unable to work for an extended period of time.