MEASLES OUTBREAK

Travel insurance information for TINZ policyholders relating to the measles outbreak in the Pacific.
 

MEASLES OUTBREAK PACIFIC

  • Issued: 06 December 2019
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We are aware of the current measles outbreak affecting a number of  Pacific countries including Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, and New Zealand.

We advise all customers who are travelling to, or are already in the affected areas, to take care and please do not hesitate to contact our emergency service if you require assistance. We urge all travellers to remain up-to-date with the latest travel advice from the Safetravel.govt.nz.

important information

Our travel insurance policies do not cover claims for losses caused by an event that you were aware of at the time of purchasing your policy.  If you purchased a policy after the below-listed dates, we would expect you would have done so with an awareness of the measles outbreak. For these policies, we will not, to the extent permitted by law, pay any claim caused by or arising from or in any way connected with the outbreak.

  • - The Government of Samoa declared a one month state of emergency on 15 November
  • - The Tonga Ministry of Health declared a measles outbreak on 22 October
  • - The Fiji Ministry of Health declared a measles outbreak on 7 November
  • - The New Zealand outbreak is largely concentrated around Auckland

COVER FOR EPIDEMICS

  • Please note our policies do not cover for claims arising from, related to, or associated with an actual or likely epidemic or pandemic or the threat of an epidemic or pandemic.

  • We will assess all claims in accordance with your Policy Wording and your Certificate of Insurance. Your cover will depend on the type of plan you purchased and your particular circumstances.

    This advice should be read in conjunction with your Policy Wording.  If you have any further questions, or wish to make a claim, please contact us at [email protected]

  • IF YOU'RE TRAVELLING SOON

If you're considering altering your trip dates, we recommend you contact your travel agent travel provider regarding the best option in altering your trip. Some travel providers may provide penalty free options to amend travel arrangements and we recommend you contact them for further details.

  • Check your vaccinations are up to date, and talk to your doctor about getting a blood test to check your immunity, especially if you’re over 50. 
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  • Talk to your doctor before travelling to Pacific destinations with children, or if you are pregnant or immunocompromised. 

    Keep abreast of travel advice from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
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For travel to American Samoa, you must show proof that you've had a measles vaccination at least 2 weeks before you arrive. 

CONTACT US

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Emergency Assistance

In the event of an emergency, please contact our emergency assistance team.

CALL
+64 9 888 9274

EMAIL

[email protected]

 

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General Enquiries

For enquiries that are non-emergency related, please contact us during normal business hours.
 

WITHIN NEW ZEALAND
 0800 699 070
 

  FROM OVERSEAS
+64 9887 8477


EMAIL
[email protected]

 

 

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