On-going improvements and advancements in modern medicine mean you have a greater chance of surviving a serious illness or condition but the financial impact it can have on you (and your family) can be significant. Having Trauma Cover in place can help minimise the financial impact, allowing you to focus on what’s important – your recovery.
You will receive a lump sum amount and it’s your choice how you use the money. Some examples of how this money can help are:
Also referred to as Critical Illness insurance, Trauma Cover provides you with comprehensive cover if you're diagnosed with a number of illnesses and conditions for the first time.
Moderate Trauma Cover offers a more affordable alternative to Trauma Cover. It provides protection for the same Full Trauma Benefit conditions as Trauma Cover but requires a higher level of severity to be met on 11 of the more common trauma conditions to be eligible to claim.
Continuous Trauma is an optional benefit that provides the security of continued Trauma Cover for any future unrelated illnesses or conditions you may get. This allows you to retain your Trauma Cover post-claim, providing continuous coverage of up to four times the Full Trauma Cover sum insured.
Trauma Cover provides you with comprehensive cover for a number of illnesses and conditions as outlined in the table below. To make a claim, you need to meet the relevant criteria of the condition. The full criteria can be found in the terms and conditions of the Trauma Cover.
A Full Trauma Benefit, Partial Benefit or Diagnosis Benefit may be payable depending on the criteria met for the condition.

* No claim is payable where you suffer from, are diagnosed with, or have signs or symptoms of, the condition within 90 days immediately after we get your application for this cover.
+ If the Diagnosis Benefit Criteria for this condition is met for the first time, an early partial payment may be made.
Moderate Trauma Cover provides you with cover for a number of illnesses and conditions as outlined in the table below. To make a claim, you need to meet the relevant criteria of the condition. The full criteria can be found in the terms and conditions of Moderate Trauma Cover.
Moderate Trauma Cover differs from Trauma Cover in that some, not all, covered condition definitions require a higher level of severity. These conditions are highlighted in the table below.
A Full Trauma Benefit or Diagnosis Benefit may be payable depending on the criteria met for the condition.

* No claim is payable where you suffer from, are diagnosed with, or have signs or symptoms of, the condition within 90 days immediately after we get your application for this cover.
+ If the Diagnosis Benefit Criteria for this condition is met for the first time, an early partial payment may be made.
You can have a maximum sum insured amount of up to $2,000,000 across both Trauma Cover and Moderate Trauma Cover.
Once your claim has been approved, you will receive a lump sum amount and it’s your choice how you use the money. Some examples of how this money can help are:
No. It includes a Full Trauma Benefit and Diagnosis Benefit.
Payment of the full Trauma Cover sum insured if you get a covered condition listed under our Full Trauma Benefit.
You can receive a partial payment of 25 percent of the Trauma Cover sum insured (up to $75,000), if you get a condition listed under our Partial Benefit.
An early payment of 25 percent of the Trauma Cover sum insured (up to $75,000), if you're diagnosed with one of the specific conditions
Complimentary Trauma Cover of up to $50,000 for your child (aged 3 months to 18 years inclusive).
Complimentary Cover of up to $50,000 for your newborn child.
Cover for costs of accommodation and transport for a support person to go with you if you need to travel away from your home area for treatment.
Cover for costs of up to $10,000 to get you back to New Zealand if you get a condition listed under our Full Trauma Benefit while living overseas.
A reimbursement of up to $2,500 for the costs of receiving professional advice.
Allows you to increase your sum insured by up to $250,000 if you experience a certain life event, without further assessment of your health
You can apply to convert an amount of the Trauma Cover for a life assured under this Trauma Cover to Moderate Trauma Cover on this policy, without requiring an assessment of the life assured’s health.
Your insurance is underwritten by Chubb Life Insurance New Zealand Limited (Chubb Life). Chubb Life has an A (Excellent) financial strength rating given by A.M. Best Company Inc. A summary of the rating scale is: A++, A+ Superior | A, A- Excellent | B++, B+ Good | B, B- Fair | C++, C+ Marginal | C, C- Weak | D Poor | E Under Regulatory Supervision | F In Liquidation | S Suspended. For the full rating scale and more rating information visit www.ambest.com/ratings/guide.pdf
Please refer to the policy wordings for our full requirements and eligibility criteria. The content is intended to be of a general nature, does not take into account your financial situation or goals, and is not a financial advice service. It is recommended you seek financial advice which takes into account your individual circumstances before you acquire a financial product. The information is current as at August 2022 and is subject to change.