About This Site

Who This Site Is For

CancerTravelInsurance.co.nz is built for New Zealanders who have been diagnosed with cancer — past or present — and want to continue travelling. Whether you're in long-term remission, currently on maintenance therapy, or recently diagnosed and wondering what your options are, this site is for you.

We know that a cancer diagnosis is one of the most significant events in a person's life. It changes your relationship with the future — including your travel plans. But it doesn't have to stop travel entirely, and it shouldn't mean navigating a confusing insurance landscape without help.

The Gap in the Market

Travel insurance for cancer patients exists in New Zealand — but finding clear, honest information about which providers will help you, what the assessment process involves, and what a realistic outcome looks like was surprisingly difficult.

Most comparison sites treat cancer as a footnote — a "pre-existing condition" checkbox. We treat it as the primary topic, because for Kiwis with cancer, it's the most important thing to get right.

What We Do

We compare all seven major New Zealand travel insurance providers that assess cancer applications, covering:

• How each provider handles cancer declarations and medical assessments
• Which providers offer the best outcomes for specific cancer types
• What different cancer statuses mean for your cover options
• Destination-specific insurance considerations for cancer patients
• Practical travel tips for cancer patients

Our Mission

Our mission is simple: help Kiwis with cancer travel with confidence. That means giving you the clearest possible picture of your insurance options — the good, the complicated, and the things you must not overlook.

We are not a licensed financial adviser and we do not sell insurance directly. We provide general information to help you make informed decisions. All quotes and purchases happen directly with the insurance provider.

How We Evaluate Providers

Our ratings are based on a combination of factors: cancer assessment transparency, process simplicity, cover breadth, medical cover limits, financial strength of the underwriter, and customer service reputation. Ratings are our editorial assessment and are updated regularly.