Making a Claim

If you are in
New Zealand
and need to make a claim,
please call us on
0800 657 744

If you are
Overseas
and need to get in touch, please call our Emergency Assistance collect call (reverse charge) number
+64 9 969 5550

 

For further information on our Emergency Assistance service, click here

Alternatively, claim forms are available from your travel agent or by email. You can also download the Mike Henry Travel Insurance Claim Form.

We aim to settle your claim as quickly as possible, so please advise us of your claim as soon as you can with the following information:

For medical (and related expenses) claims, please advise:

  • What happened, when and where the event occurred;
  • Full details of the injury or illness, including symptoms (if any) and whether you have suffered from these conditions before;
  • Amount and type of medical expenses you're claiming for;
  • A doctor's report or certificate (if received).

For all personal effects, money and documents claims, please advise and provide (as applicable):

  • Proof of purchase, date and price;
  • Replacement cost;
  • Police or transport provider's acknowledgment of loss or damage.

For all claims we require:

  • Date of event;
  • Details of claim;
  • Details of expenses (provide accounts and receipts for all costs being claimed for).

The excess you will have to pay

The excess is the contribution towards the claim that you will have to pay. Please check your policy schedule and wording for details about your excess.

For all claims, the standard excess is $100 unless otherwise shown on your schedule. This is deducted for each and every event.

Emergency Assistance - 24 Hour Emergency Network

If you want to make a claim on your travel cover whilst you are still overseas you can call us toll free (reverse charge), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on:

+64 9 969 5550

Emergency Assistance is for emergencies only, for all other claims please contact us on 0800 657 744 upon your return to New Zealand.

When you call, we require:

  • Your name
  • Your policy number and plan
  • Details of your emergency
  • A contact phone number, including an area code

You must contact Emergency Assistance if:

  • you are to be hospitalised
  • you need to see a doctor or are to be hospitalised in the USA
  • you require emergency air transportation (or repatriation) back home
  • you have to curtail your travel
  • you require assistance with legal problems
  • you require advice for replacing lost passports, money and other lost documents
  • you need to arrange emergency funds

If you are the Patient:

You are enrolled in the Global Excel Network programme in the USA. Prior to receiving services or incurring expenses, please contact Emergency Assistance at the 24-hour collect call (reverse charge) number above immediately. Mike Henry will direct you to the nearest preferred medical provider in your area.

If you are the Provider:

All Mike Henry travellers are enrolled in the Global Excel Network programme in the USA. Prior to rendering services, please contact Mike Henry Assist at the 24-hour collect call (reverse charge) number above. Failure to call may result in delayed payment to you for your services.