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Holiday flings not just for younger travellers
Monday, 9 February 2015, 1:28 pm | Southern Cross Travel Insurance
We may not like to think of our parents, or grandparents for that matter, having a fling, but the statistics are in and they show that approximately one in ten Kiwi travellers aged 50 or over are finding romance while on holiday. The research, carried ... More >>
Pack Your First Aid Kit
Monday, 22 December 2014, 12:08 pm | Southern Cross Travel Insurance
New research shows that over half of all Kiwi travellers have suffered from some sort of minor illness while abroad - a timely reminder of the importance of packing a first aid kit says Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI). According to the survey ... More >>
What gets your goat
Monday, 24 November 2014, 11:42 am | Southern Cross Travel Insurance
What gets your goat Dirty accommodation, loud, arrogant tourists and smelly airline passengers are among the biggest irritations when travelling, according to the annual survey of New Zealand travellers carried out by Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI). ... More >>
Southern Cross Insurance sees increase in sexual assaults
Monday, 20 October 2014, 12:32 pm | Southern Cross Travel Insurance
With a spike in claims for sexual assaults, Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI) is advising tourists to be extra cautious when travelling. In the last four months SCTI has assisted on five sexual assault claims. This is an unprecedented number ... More >>
Child proofing your holiday
Monday, 22 September 2014, 1:23 pm | Southern Cross Travel Insurance
With the school holidays approaching and many families planning an overseas trip, Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI) is advising parents to pack an extra ration of caution in their luggage. More >>
Belt up – no matter where
Tuesday, 24 June 2014, 10:54 am | Southern Cross Travel Insurance
New Zealanders travelling overseas are being reminded to keep their wits about them when it comes to the basics of road safety after a slew of accidents. Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI) has noted more claims this year from motor vehicle incidents, ... More >>
Medical emergencies top highest travel claims
Wednesday, 21 May 2014, 11:57 am | Southern Cross Travel Insurance
Travel insurer Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI) has released its 10 highest-value claims for 2013 - all for medical costs as a result of accidental injuries and medical emergencies. More >>
Kiwi travel insurer takes top spot in Australian survey
Wednesday, 13 November 2013, 11:17 am | Southern Cross Travel Insurance
Streuth: Kiwi travel insurer takes top spot in Australian survey, again For the fifth consecutive year New Zealand company, Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI) has topped a survey of Australia’s best value international travel insurance products. ... More >>
Think Twice About Insurance Fraud
Wednesday, 30 October 2013, 10:48 am | Southern Cross Travel Insurance
Every week, New Zealanders are being caught out adding extra electronics, jewellery, cash and suitcase items onto their travel insurance claims. Craig Morrison, SCTI CEO, says many otherwise honest people think nothing of exaggerating the extent of ... More >>
Monkey Business
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 9:46 am | Southern Cross Travel Insurance
Cute they might be, but animals can cause some serious nuisance when you’re travelling according to New Zealand’s largest online travel insurer, Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI). More >>
Don’t be ostentatious on holiday
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 1:28 pm | Southern Cross Travel Insurance
Many Kiwis are making themselves targets for theft by wearing ostentatious jewellery abroad says Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI). ”Snatch and grab” thieves used to be limited to the poorer parts of the world. More >>
Beware - Taxi Drivers Prey On Tourists
Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 2:15 pm | Southern Cross Travel Insurance
A growing number of unscrupulous taxi drivers are taking advantage of New Zealand travellers warns Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI). More >>
Beware "Illusory Benefits"
Monday, 11 February 2013, 8:51 am | Southern Cross Travel Insurance
Kiwi travellers are being urged to check their travel insurance policies to avoid paying for “illusory” benefits. More >>
Kiwi travel insurer takes top spot in Australian best value
Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 9:59 am | Southern Cross Travel Insurance
News release 7 November 2012 Kiwi travel insurer takes top spot in Australian best value survey four years running Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI) has topped a survey of Australia’s best value international travel insurance products for ... More >>
Kiwi Traveller Incurs $1m Medical Bill
Tuesday, 8 February 2011, 9:30 am | Southern Cross Travel Insurance
One in four Kiwi travellers are putting themselves at risk of incurring “astronomical” medical and transportation bills by failing to take out inexpensive travel insurance cover. New claims data from Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI) shows that over ... More >>
Check Your Travel Insurance Coverage
Monday, 19 April 2010, 3:08 pm | Southern Cross Travel Insurance
If you can’t guarantee getting to your end destination – don’t go. That’s the advice Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI) is providing to the hundreds of customers calling today. More >>