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  • Trauma insurance NZ

    Trauma Insurance

    Protect yourself and your loved ones and get back on your feet after illness or injury. Because when the ride gets rough, we're already in your corner.

    What is trauma insurance and why do you need it? 

    Trauma insurance helps keep you on track so you can live life to the full, no matter what life throws at you. It is designed to pay you a lump sum to manage the financial impact if you or one of your children were to face serious illness or injury, like taking care of medical treatment and rehabilitation costs, or simply allowing you and your family to focus on recovery instead of worrying about work. 

    Unfortunately, experiencing a trauma such as serious illness or injury at least once in your life is more common than you might think. New Zealanders are increasingly surviving illnesses that previously have been terminal.

    AIA offers one of the most comprehensive trauma insurance ranges in New Zealand, giving you the choice of your level of cover to suit your budget. By combining our trauma products, you can create a personalised protection plan that meets your needs. Whether you’re looking for comprehensive cover, or a cost-effective solution for serious illnesses, our options work together to provide layered protection, so you're supported for a wide range of conditions.

    Critical Conditions Progressive Care Severe Trauma
    This is our most comprehensive trauma insurance, providing financial support through full or partial lump sum payments for a wide range of defined medical conditions, so you can focus on recovery, not expenses. Plus, with the option to buy back your cover after a claim, you can maintain long-term protection and peace of mind. Affordable trauma cover that can provide multiple payments for defined medical conditions based on how serious your condition is; more serious illnesses receive greater financial support. This ensures you’re covered across five key health categories, and even if you’ve received a full payment in one category, you may still be eligible to claim in others. Our most cost-effective trauma cover, designed to support you through life-changing medical events. It focuses on fewer, more severe conditions that have a large impact on your day-to-day life. Cover can help ensure you have financial support when facing life's toughest moments.
    Airpoints

    5,000 Airpoints Dollars™ could be yours! Where will life's ride take you?

    Buy trauma insurance, add AIA Vitality and be in to win 5,000 Airpoints Dollars™. Plus, get a second entry when you activate your AIA Vitality membership. Ends 31 Jan. T&Cs apply.

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    Did you know?

    In 2024, we paid over $139 million in trauma insurance claims, with cancer making up 59% of all claims.

    Explore the built-in benefits of AIA Trauma Insurance^

    • Return home

      Provides up to $10,000 to cover the cost for you and a support person to return to New Zealand if you're diagnosed with a defined medical condition for the first time while overseas. 

    • Medical advancements provision

      At claim time we’ll consider the latest recognised diagnosis techniques and investigations used to assess your covered medical conditions.

    • Financial and legal advice 

      Provides up to $2,500 to help you access advice from an approved financial adviser or legal professional.

    • Standalone conversion facility

      You may convert your standalone trauma insurance to accelerated with an equal amount of Life Cover without any further medical evidence.

    • Premium conversion facility

      Before reaching the age of 65 years, you have the option to convert all or part of your sum assured to a level premium structure without any further medical underwriting.

    • Future insurability

      You can apply to increase your Trauma sum assured at every third policy anniversary without providing any further medical information. Limits and conditions apply and every increase in cover will result in an increase in premium.

    • Counselling  

      Access up to $2,500 of financial support to cover the cost of a Psychiatrist or Psychologist consultation and counselling for you and/or your family where the treatment directly relates to a claim.

    • Children’s trauma

      Provides cover for your children from three months old up to their 21st birthday. The benefit is the lower of $50,000 or 50% of your sum assured.

    • Parents grieving

      Offers financial support if your child passes away - $2,000 for children under 10, and $15,000 for those aged 10–21.

    • Children’s trauma conversion facility

      When your child turns 21, the Built-in Children’s Trauma Benefit and/or Optional Children’s and Maternity Benefit (where applicable), can be converted to an adult trauma insurance policy. This can be done on a standalone basis or accelerated with the same amount of Life Cover, without any further medical evidence required, provided there is no increase in cover. 

    • Worldwide cover

      Whether you’re at home, travelling or living overseas for any period, you remain insured.

    • Suspension of cover

      AIA provides the flexibility to suspend your cover for up to 12 months, if you meet the conditions outlined in the policy. No benefits will be payable for any claim event which occurs during this suspension period.

    • Enhancement pass back

      At claim time, we’ll compare your purchased product’s policy wording with the latest version of that product’s policy wording and apply the most favourable option for your claim. For more information visit aia.co.nz/passbacks

    • Special events increase facility

      You can increase the sum assured without further medical underwriting following one of the significant events mentioned in the policy.

    • Newborn children

      Financial support if your child is born with one of eight specific congenital conditions and survives 30 days. The lower of $50,000 or 50% of the sum assured. Not available with Severe Trauma.


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    Compare personal trauma insurance options^

    AIA LIVING

    Critical Conditions

    Covers a wide range of defined medical conditions

    Progressive Care

    Covers a range of defined medical conditions across five categories, by level of severity

    Severe

    Trauma

    Cover for more severe conditions that have a significant impact on your day-to-day life

    Eligible age

    3 months to 70 years

    Maximum cover amount

    Age 3 months to 15 years: $250,000 
    Age 16+: $2,000,000 

    Age 3 months to 15 years: $250,000 
    Age 16+: $1,500,000 

     

    Age 3 months to 15 years: $250,000 
    Age 16+: $2,000,000 

     

    Optional benefits you can add on

    Covers the cost of private specialist consultations (up to $10,000 annually) and medical diagnostic tests and procedures (up to $100,000 annually).

    Specialist and Testing Support

    Yes
    Yes
    Yes
    Short term financial support, helping you continue daily life while recovering from an accident

    Specified Accidental Injury Cover

    Yes
    Yes
    Yes
    We will waive your premium payments, while your insurance remains in place when you are unable to work due to total disability.

    Waiver of premium

    Yes
    Yes
    Yes
    Covers costs for a number of minor cancer conditions that are treatable and non-life threatening and at the early stages of diagnosis.

    Early cancer upgrade

    One claim of a maximum of $75,000 or 25% of the sum assured across all AIA policies

    No
    No
    Reinstate your level of cover under your original AIA Living Critical Conditions / Severe Trauma policy, without having to provide further medical information.

    Critical conditions / Severe Trauma buy-back

    Yes
    No
    Yes
    Ability to reinstate your level of cover under your original AIA Living Life Cover policy following an accelerated Critical Conditions / accelerated Severe Trauma claim, without having to provide further medical information.

    Life cover buy-back

    Yes
    No
    Yes
    Include an additional claimable condition that provides cover if you were to become permanently disabled and are unable to work as a result of accident or illness. This applies to own occupation cover only.

    Total permanent disablement condition

    Yes
    Yes
    Yes
    Provides limited cover for three defined serious pregnancy complications, eight children’s congenital conditions and other eligible conditions. One claim per child to maximum of $75,000 or 50% of the sum assured across all AIA policies for a life assured.

    Children and maternity

    The lower of $75,000 or 50% of the sum assured

    The lower of $75,000 or 50% of the sum assured

    No

    ^This is a summary only. For all terms, conditions, limits and exclusions, please refer to the relevant policy wordings which can be found below, or speak to your Adviser.

    Do you want additional peace of mind?

    Options are available for you to extend your cover.​

    Did you know you could save up to 15% when you buy multiple eligible insurance products? (excl Starter Plans) Find out more

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    Life Insurance

    Provides a lump sum payment if you were to pass away.

     

    Find out more

    Income Protection Insurance

    Monthly payment to replace a portion of your income if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury.

     

    Find out more

    Specialist and Testing Support

    Gives you access to specialist consultations, diagnostic tests or procedures so that you can get on the path to treatment early. 

     

    Find out more

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    Specified Accidental Injury Cover

    Short-term financial support, helping you continue daily life while recovering from an accident.

     

    Find out more

    Why choose AIA?

    With AIA Vitality
    The ride is rewarding

    Get the most out of the ride when you add AIA Vitality to any eligible insurance product and receive an initial 10% premium discount plus an array of rewards. T&Cs apply.

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    92% Claims paid
    in 2024

    $829.6M
    Paid

    Between 1 January and
    31 December 2024.

    Multi-benefit Discount

    Save up to 15% on your premiums when you buy multiple eligible insurance policies.

    T&Cs apply.

    Financial Strength
    Rating
    AA

    (VERY STRONG)
    RATING

    More about AIA Trauma Insurance

    How Critical Conditions and Severe Trauma insurance can work together: 

    Mary's story

    Mary’s story

    Mary holds both Critical Conditions and Severe Trauma insurance. She is diagnosed with breast cancer. Her claim is accepted and she receives a partial claim payment under the Carcinoma-in-situ benefit on her Critical Conditions policy.

    Weeks later and following her specialist’s advice, Mary underwent a full mastectomy. This qualified her for an additional payment under Critical Conditions under the Carcinoma-in-situ radical surgery benefit, bringing her total payout to the full sum assured.

    Later, her cancer progressed and metastasizes. When no further treatment is an option, Mary received a further full claim payment under the cancer definition under the Severe Trauma benefit, providing her with financial support during an extremely difficult time.


    FAQs

    View frequently asked questions about AIA’s Trauma Insurance products

    Can I add AIA Vitality to trauma cover?

    AIA Vitality is our personalised, science backed health and wellbeing programme that supports you every day to make healthier lifestyle choices. It takes you on a journey to better health - where you get to know your health, improve it, and enjoy the rewards for doing so.

    Add AIA Vitality for $11.50 a month when you purchase trauma insurance to receive:

    • an initial 10% premium discount* on your first year's premium
    • earn up to $560 in vouchers or Airpoints Dollars™ per membership year
    • exclusive rewards and discounts from our partners.


    *T&C's apply.


    How to save on my trauma insurance?

    Save up to 15% when you bundle eligible life insurance and other optional insurance benefits with our Multi-Benefit Discount. If you hold two or more eligible insurance benefits with AIA, you may be able to access discounts on your AIA Living premium including Severe Trauma. 


    Why get insurance advice?

    Our advisers combine knowledge of our insurance options with an in-depth understanding of your financial situation, so you know you’re making the right choice – whether that means life, trauma, disability, or health insurance. Find out more


    What do I need to know before buying trauma insurance?

    Considerations when you’re looking to purchase trauma insurance cover: 

    • An insurance adviser can help guide you through your questions and help you decide what level and type of cover you need, and how your cover can be adapted to suit your needs
    • Know how much cover you need by considering your family situation; your debt (mortgage, personal loans, etc.) and other factors, such as being the owner of a business and what cover is needed to protect it.
    • Know what the policy covers and what it does not cover. 
    • Know what the definitions in the policy mean. These can differ depending on the insurance company that provides your cover or between different products provided by the same company. 

     


    What is the difference between AIA Living Trauma products?

    AIA has one of the most comprehensive trauma offerings on the NZ market, giving you the choice of your level of cover to suit your budget. AIA offers three trauma insurance products and, they all provide a different level of cover and can be purchased separately or combined, to minimise stress and enhance your level of cover.

     

    Critical Conditions cover provides a lump sum payment if you suffer one of the defined medical conditions. A few of these are advanced diabetes, cancer, dementia, heart attack, heart surgery, permanent loss of hearing, stroke, meningitis, chronic lung disease, HIV, severe burns, permanent blindness, severe illness or injury, etc.​

     

    Progressive Care cover allows you to make multiple claims, based on the severity of your illness or injury. You’ll be covered for medical conditions across five categories: Cancer, Heart & Arteries, Brain & Nerves, Loss of Function and other health events.

     

    Severe Trauma is our most cost-effective trauma cover, designed to support you through life-changing medical events. It focuses on fewer, more severe conditions that have a very significant impact on your day-to-day life. Severe trauma can be taken out as a stand-alone product or as a combination alongside our other trauma products.

     


    What is a good trauma insurance amount to be covered for?

    The amount of trauma insurance you need would depend on individual circumstances. It is recommended that you discuss this with an insurance adviser who will be able to help you work out what amount you should be covered for.

     


    Will I still be covered if I travel or move overseas?

    Trauma Cover provides worldwide cover. Whether you’re at home, travelling or living overseas for any period, you remain insured.

     


    Policy Wordings

    AIA Living Trauma Personal

    AIA Living Trauma Personal
    - +
    Umbrella
    Critical Conditions
    Progressive Care
    Severe Trauma
    Waiver Of Premium

    AIA Living Trauma Business

    AIA Living Trauma Business
    - +
    Umbrella
    Critical Conditions
    Progressive Care
    Severe Trauma
    Waiver Of Premium

    Disclaimer

    Other things you should know: the availability of insurance cover is subject to your application being approved. All applications are subject to individual consideration. Special conditions, exclusions and premium loadings may apply. This insurance is underwritten by AIA New Zealand Limited (‘AIA’). For full details of the products and benefits offered by AIA, please refer to the policy document(s) which are available from AIA. The information contained in this publication is general in nature and is not intended as advice. It may not be relevant to individual circumstances and before making any insurance decision, you should consult a professional Adviser. 

    A note on exclusions and benefits
    This insurance (including the built-in and optional benefits) is subject to certain stand down periods and exclusions. Please also note that the optional benefits are subject to an increase in premium and their own terms and conditions.

    Terms and conditions apply
    AIA Vitality is available with eligible AIA health or life insurance policies and has a monthly membership fee of $11.50 (including GST). View the full AIA Vitality terms and conditions.

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