The American Express Airpoints
Platinum Card Protection Insurance
Terms & Conditions
Effective from 27 November 2017
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Terms and Conditions
American Express Airpoints Platinum Card Insurances Policy
Number: NZDAFA00053.
Cover is effective from 27 November 2017.
These Terms and Conditions were prepared on 24 November 2017.
This booklet contains important information about Your
American Express Airpoints Platinum Card complimentary insurance
and should be read carefully and stored in a safe place. We
recommend that You take a copy with You when You travel.
Please familiarise Yourself with its contents. We want to ensure You
are clear about what Your American Express Airpoints Platinum Card
complimentary insurance covers You for. So if You are unclear about
anything in this document, please call Chubb on 0800 703 702 and
Our insurance team will be happy to assist You with any enquiries.
Please note that amounts quoted are in New Zealand dollars, unless
otherwise stated.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. ELIGIBILITY & ACTIVATION OF INSURANCE BENEFITS 4
2. SUMMARY OF BENEFITS AND SCOPE OF COVER 6
3. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS COVER 9
4. DEFINITIONS 10
5. BENEFITS 14
SECTION (A) TRANSPORT ACCIDENT COVER 14
SECTION (B) CARD ACCOUNT BALANCE WAIVER COVER 16
SECTION (C) TRAVEL INCONVENIENCE COVER 16
SECTION (D) MEDICAL EMERGENCY EXPENSES COVER 18
SECTION (E) RESUMPTION OF JOURNEY COVER 20
SECTION (F) BAGGAGE, MONEY AND DOCUMENTS COVER 21
SECTION (G) TRAVEL CANCELLATION COVER 23
SECTION (H) PERSONAL LIABILITY COVER 25
SECTION (I) SPECIAL EVENTS COVER 26
SECTION (J) ACCIDENTAL LOSS OF LIFE COVER 27
SECTION (K) PURCHASE PROTECTION COVER 28
SECTION (L) RENTAL VEHICLE EXCESS COVER 29
SECTION (M) SMARTPHONE SCREEN COVER 30
6. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE
TO ALL SECTIONS A–M ABOVE 32
7. HOW TO MAKE A CLAIM 33
8. COMPLAINTS AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION 34
9. THE FAIR INSURANCE CODE 34
10. PRIVACY 35
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1. ELIGIBILITY & ACTIVATION OF INSURANCE
BENEFITS
Important: In order to be eligible for the complimentary insurance
benefits, You must first purchase the full fare for a Trip, or an Eligible
Item, on the American Express Airpoints Platinum Card Account.
See the table below for details about when You are eligible for cover:
ACTIVATION OF TRANSPORT ACCIDENT AND CARD ACCOUNT
BALANCE WAIVER COVER
Cover is effective when You pay the full fare for a Trip on the
American Express Airpoints Platinum Card Account or with
Air New Zealand Airpoints.
ACTIVATION OF TRAVEL INSURANCE COVER
Cover is effective when You pay the full fare for a Trip on the
American Express Airpoints Platinum Card Account or with
Air New Zealand Airpoints.
ACTIVATION OF PURCHASE PROTECTION COVER:
Cover is effective when You purchase Eligible Items on the
American Express Airpoints Platinum Card Account.
ACTIVATION OF RENTAL VEHICLE EXCESS COVER:
Cover is effective when You charge the entire cost of hiring
a Rental Vehicle to the American Express Airpoints Platinum
Card Account.
ACTIVATION OF SMARTPHONE SCREEN COVER
Cover is effective when You pay for a:
Smartphone outright in a single transaction; or
Smartphone on a monthly contract; or
SIM Only Plan;
using Your American Express Airpoints Platinum Card Account.
Important: Supplementary Card members are not covered for Travel
Insurance benefits (see table on page 5). If You are a Supplementary
Cardmember or a Supplementary Card member is travelling with
You on a Trip, You should consider whether these benefits provide
adequate cover. The Supplementary Card member may need to take
out a separate travel insurance policy.
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The table below provides details of who is covered under the
insurance benefits:
Section Benefit Primary Card
member
Supplementary
Card member
TRANSPORT ACCIDENT AND CARD ACCOUNT BALANCE
WAIVER COVER
A Transport Accident
Cover
✔✔
B Card Account
Balance Waiver
Cover
✔✔
TRAVEL INSURANCE COVER
C Travel
Inconvenience
Cover
No Cover
D Medical Emergency
Expenses Cover
(For 24-hour
medical and
travel emergency
assistance call
Chubb Assistance
Assistance on
+61 29335 3492)
No Cover
E Resumption of
Journey Cover
No Cover
F Baggage, Money
and Documents
Cover
No Cover
G Travel Cancellation
Cover
No Cover
H Personal Liability
Cover
No Cover
I Special Events
Cover
No Cover
J Accidental Loss
of Life Cover
No Cover
PURCHASE PROTECTION COVER
K Purchase Protection
Cover
✔✔
RENTAL VEHICLE EXCESS COVER
L Rental Vehicle
Excess Cover
✔✔
SMARTPHONE SCREEN COVER
M Smartphone Screen
Cover
✔✔
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For medical and travel emergencies, please contact
Chubb Assistance on +61 2 9335 3492.
IF YOU REQUIRE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ANYWHERE IN THE
WORLD CONTACT THE LOCAL TELEPHONE OPERATOR AND
REQUEST A REVERSE CHARGE CALL.
For non-emergency claims please refer to the “How to make
a claim” section on page 33.
For claims and general enquiries about these Terms and
Conditions, please contact Chubb:
Address:
Postal Address:
Telephone:
Overseas Telephone:
Facsimile:
Email:
CU-1-3 Shed 24, Princes Wharf, Auckland, 1010
PO Box 734, Auckland, 1010
0800 703 702
+61 2 9335 3354
+64 (9) 303 1909
2. SUMMARY OF BENEFITS AND SCOPE OF COVER
The table below provides a helpful summary of the benefits
provided pursuant to the Master Policy and the terms and conditions
which apply. Excesses may apply for some benefits.
Section Benefit Summary Page
TRANSPORT ACCIDENT AND CARD ACCOUNT BALANCE
WAIVER COVER
A Transport
Accident
Cover
Cover for:
Loss arising while riding as
a passenger on, or transport
to/from, a Common Carrier
Conveyance
Loss arising while in a
departure or destination
terminal
Loss arising from exposure
and disappearance.
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B Card Account
Balance Waiver
Cover
Cover for:
the outstanding balance
of the American Express
Airpoints Platinum Card
Account at the time of the
accident should You suffer
a Loss under Section (A).
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TRAVEL INSURANCE COVER
C Travel
Inconvenience
Cover
Cover for:
delayed flight departure,
flight cancellation, denied
flight boarding, missed flight
connections
luggage delay checked on
Scheduled Flight, extended
luggage delay checked on
Scheduled Flight.
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D Medical
Emergency
Expenses
Cover
Cover for:
Repatriation/Evacuation,
cost of overseas Treatment,
emergency dental Treatment
and reasonable extra
accommodation costs in the
event of a Medical Emergency.
Excess: $250 per claim
In an emergency:
Contact Chubb Assistance as
soon as You have an emergency
on +61 2 9335 3492 and provide
Your American Express Airpoints
Platinum Card Account number
and as much information
as possible. Please provide a
telephone or fax number where
You can be contacted.
We will not pay medical
costs over $1,500 without
prior authorisation by
Chubb Assistance.
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E Resumption of
Journey Cover
Cover for:
cost to resume a Trip after
it has been interrupted
following the death, imminent
death, serious accident or
acute illness of a Close
Relative.
Excess: $250 per claim
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F Baggage,
Money and
Documents
Cover
Cover for:
damaged, destroyed, lost, or
stolen Personal Baggage or
Money and Documents during
a Trip.
Excess: $100 per claim except
for laptop computers where
the excess is $250 per claim
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G Travel
Cancellation
Cover
Cover for:
non-refundable deposits,
pre-paid excursion costs and
leisure activities and unused
travel and accommodation
costs You have paid where
You have had to cancel a Trip
for certain reasons.
Excess: $250 per claim
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H Personal
Liability Cover
Cover for:
Your liability for damages
for injury to any person or
damage or accidental loss
to property.
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I Special Events
Cover
Cover for:
expenses incurred in using
alternative public transport to
attend certain special events
if Your Trip is delayed due to
unforeseeable circumstances
outside Your control.
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J Accidental
Loss of Life
Cover
Cover for:
Accidental Injury or
Disappearance that results in
Your Accidental Loss of Life.
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PURCHASE PROTECTION COVER
K Purchase
Protection
Cover
Cover for:
theft or damage to an Eligible
Item within 90 days of
purchase.
Excess: $50 per claim.
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RENTAL VEHICLE EXCESS COVER
L Rental Vehicle
Excess Cover
Cover for:
a Rental Vehicle excess You
become liable to pay as a
result of a collision or theft
of a Rental Vehicle .
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SMARTPHONE SCREEN COVER
M Smartphone
Screen Cover
Cover for:
breakage of Smartphone front
screen due to accidental
damage.
Excess: 10% of the repair cost
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This is a summary only. Please refer to each benefit section of the
document for a complete list of benefit limits and applicable terms
and conditions.
Exclusions and Limitations
As with all insurance policies, there are some very important exclusions
and limitations that apply. You should read this document carefully.
This policy contains both general and specific exclusions. General
exclusions apply to all parts of the Policy and can be found at page 30
under the section titled General Exclusions. Specific exclusions apply
only to specific parts of the policy and can be found at the end of
each benefit section.
We have highlighted a few important exclusions and limitations below:
Losses arising from any Pre-existing Medical Conditions are not
covered.
You must be under eighty (80) years of age and in a good state
of health and fit to travel.
Losses arising from the death, imminent death, serious accident or
acute illness of any Close Relative who is over the age of eighty (80)
years are not covered.
Items left Unattended in a Public Place are not covered.
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(a) Public Place means, but is not limited to, shops, buses, planes,
trains, taxis, airports, bus depots, hotel foyers, restaurants, cafes,
beaches and any place that is accessible by the public.
(b) Unattended means when Your possessions are not under Your
observation and within Your reach and/or Your possessions
can be taken without You being able to prevent them from
being taken.
Termination
Cover will terminate at the earlier of the following:
cancellation of the American Express Airpoints Platinum Card
Account; or
termination of the Master Policy.
The cover provided is subject to any endorsements and/or
amendments to the Master Policy from time to time. A copy of any
updated information is available to You at no cost by visiting the
website at americanexpress.com/newzealand/airnz-credit-card.
This document replaces and supersedes any certificates that have been
previously issued or details of terms of cover for the Master Policy
provided prior to the effective date of these Terms and Conditions.
Other Insurance
The insurance cover described in this document is provided for Your
benefit under the Master Policy entered into between Chubb and
American Express. If You are entitled to receive a benefit or make
a claim under another policy (for example a home and contents
policy, an alternative Mobile Phone Policy or the American Express
Travel Insurance Policy Wording and Product Disclosure Statement) in
respect of the same loss as Your claim under this Master Policy, then
Chubb is not liable to provide indemnity under this Master Policy until
the amount of any indemnity under the other policy is exhausted.
Therefore, any insurance cover under this Master Policy in respect of
the same loss shall only be excess insurance cover over and above the
applicable policy.
3. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS COVER
These Terms and Conditions set out important information about
Transport Accident Cover, Card Account Balance Waiver Cover, Travel
Inconvenience Cover, Medical Emergency Expenses Cover, Resumption
of Journey cover, Baggage, Money and Documents Cover, Travel
Cancellation Cover, Personal Liability Cover, Special Events Cover,
Accidental Loss of Life Cover, Purchase Protection Cover, Smartphone
Screen Cover and Rental Vehicle Excess Cover.
These Terms and Conditions explain the nature of the insurance
arrangement and its relevant benefits and risks.
AEI(NZ)I holds a Master Policy (Chubb reference number NZDAFA00053
the “Master Policy”) with Chubb.
Under the Master Policy, You get access to the benefits detailed
in these Terms and Conditions (subject to the terms and conditions
specified) provided by Chubb as the insurer where You have met
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the activation and eligibility requirements set out in the Eligibility
& Activation of Insurance Benefits above. You are not charged by
Chubb for these benefits.
You are not a contracting insured (ie. You cannot vary or cancel the
cover – only AEI(NZ)I can do this) and You do not enter into any
agreement with Us. AEI(NZ)I is not the insurer, does not guarantee
or hold this right on trust for You and does not act as Chubbs agent
(that is, on behalf of Chubb). Neither AEI(NZ)I nor any of its related
corporations are Nominated Representatives (under the Financial
Advisers Act 2008) of Chubb or any of its related companies.
AEI(NZ)I is not authorised to provide any advice, recommendations
or opinions about this insurance on behalf of Chubb.
No advice is provided by Chubb on whether this insurance is
appropriate for Your needs, financial situation or objectives. You
should read these Terms and Conditions carefully and contact Chubb if
assistance is required.
There is no obligation to accept any of the benefits of this cover.
However, if You wish to make a claim under the cover provided in the
Terms and Conditions, You will be bound by the definitions, terms and
conditions, exclusions and claims procedures set out in this document.
Please keep detailed particulars and proof of any loss including, but
not limited to, the sales receipt and card account statement showing
any purchases made.
Updating these Terms and Conditions
Information in this document may be updated where necessary.
A copy of any updated information is available to You at no cost by
visiting the website at americanexpress.com/newzealand. Chubb will
issue a new document or a supplementary document to AEI(NZ)I to
advise of a change to the existing Terms and Conditions or to make
any necessary corrections.
Financial Strength Rating
Please refer to Chubbs website at www.chubb.com/nz for its most
up to date financial strength rating.
4. DEFINITIONS
The following words when used with capital letters in this document
have the meaning given below.
Chubb means Chubb Insurance New Zealand Limited (Company
Number 104656, FSP No.35924) of CU 1-3, Shed 24, Princes Wharf,
Auckland 1010, the insurer of the Master Policy held by AEI(NZ)I.
Chubb Assistance means the service provider acting on behalf of
Chubb to provide emergency medical and travel assistance, legal
assistance, roadside assistance and home assistance.
AEI(NZ)I means American Express International (NZ), Inc. (Company
Number 867929) of Level 3 Building A, 600 Great South Road, Ellerslie,
Auckland, the Master Policy holder.
American Express Airpoints Platinum Card Account means an
American Express Airpoints Platinum Card account issued by
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American Express New Zealand, billed from New Zealand and in
New Zealand dollars.
American Express New Zealand means American Express International
(NZ), Inc. Incorporated with limited liability in Delaware USA. Principal
Place of Business in New Zealand, 600 Great South Road, Ellerslie,
Auckland, NZ.
Appointed Claims Handler means Chubb or its claims handling agent
and/or representative.
Close Relative means spouse, parent, parent-in-law, step-parent, child,
brother, half-brother, step-brother, brother-in-law, sister, half-sister,
step-sister, sister-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, niece, nephew,
uncle, aunt, grandparent or grandchild.
Common Carrier Conveyance means an air, land or water vehicle
(other than a rental vehicle or Private Charter aircraft) operated by a
common carrier licensed to carry passengers for hire (including taxis
and airport limousines).
Common Carrier Conveyance Trip means a Trip taken by You on
a Common Carrier Conveyance:
(a) between the point of departure and the final destination
as shown on Your ticket; and
(b) for which the entire fare has been charged to Your
American Express Airpoints Platinum Card Account
(or equivalent in Air New Zealand Airpoints).
Doctor means a legally registered medical practitioner or dentist who
is not You or Your relative.
Domestic Trip means:
1. a trip that is more than 150km from Your place of residence and
is within New Zealand; and
2. for which the full fare has been charged to an American Express
Airpoints Platinum Card Account (or paid for with equivalent
Air New Zealand Airpoints).
Eligible Item means an item:
1. that is purchased solely for personal use; and
2. that is new and has not been used; and
3. the cost of which has been charged to an American Express
Airpoints Platinum Card Account.
Injury means bodily injury which:
1. is caused by accidental, violent, external and visible means
(the accident) and results solely and directly from the accident
and independently of all other causes; and
2. causes a loss, within one-hundred (100) days of the accident.
Insolvency means bankruptcy, provisional liquidation, liquidation,
insolvency, appointment of a receiver or administrator, entry into a
scheme of arrangement, statutory protection stopping the payment of
debts or the happening of anything of a similar nature under the laws
of any jurisdiction.
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International Trip means:
1. a trip anywhere outside New Zealand; and
2. for which the full fare has been charged to an American Express
Airpoints Platinum Card Account (or equivalent Air New Zealand
Airpoints).
Loss means loss of life, or:
1. complete and permanent severance of a foot at or above the
ankle joint;
2. complete and permanent severance of a hand at or above the wrist;
3. the irrecoverable loss of the entire sight of an eye.
Medical Condition means any medical or psychological disease,
sickness, condition, illness or injury that has affected:
1. You or any travelling companion or person with whom You intend
to stay whilst on Your Trip; or
2. Your Close Relative or the Close Relative of any travelling
companion; or
3. a Close Relative of a person with whom You intend to stay whilst
on Your Trip.
Pre-existing Medical Condition means:
1. any past or current Medical Condition that, during the 2 years
prior to You booking any Trip has given rise to symptoms, or for
which any form of treatment or prescribed medication, medical
consultation, investigation or follow-up/check-up has been required
or received; or
2. any cardiovascular or circulatory condition (e.g. heart condition,
hypertension, blood clots, raised cholesterol, stroke, aneurysm) that
has occurred at any time prior to You booking any Trip; or
3. any pregnancy if, at the time of any Trip, is within eight (8) weeks
of the estimated date of delivery.
Primary Card member means:
1. the person who applied for the American Express Airpoints Platinum
Card Account and who is issued an American Express Airpoints
Platinum Card Account as the primary account holder; and
2. their husband, wife, fiance(e), de-facto or life partner with whom
they have continuously cohabited for a period of six (6) months
or more; and
3. their legally dependent children (including stepchildren or legally
adopted children) who are twenty-two (22) years of age or less and
wholly dependent on them for financial support.
Primary Card member does not include a Supplementary Card member.
Private Charter means a flight or flights during Your Trip on an aircraft
where You and Your travelling companions are the only passengers.
Purchase Price means the amount shown on the American Express
Airpoints Platinum Card Account billing statement.
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Scheduled Airline means an airline listed in the official airline guide
or equivalent and the air carrier holds a certificate, licence or similar
authorisation for scheduled air transportation issued by the relevant
authorities in the country in which the aircraft is registered and, in
accordance with such authorisation, maintains and publishes schedules
and tariffs for passenger service between named airports at regular and
specific times. Scheduled Airline does not include Private Charter.
Scheduled Flight means a flight in an aircraft on a Scheduled Airline.
Special Sports means boxing; cave diving; horse jumping; hunting
and hunting on horseback; professional sports; solo canyoning; solo
caving; solo diving; solo mountain-climbing; steeple chasing; any form
of motor racing, speed, performance or endurance tests; abseiling;
American football; baseball; bob sleigh; bungee jumping; canoeing; clay
pigeon shooting; deep sea fishing; fell running; go-karting; hang gliding;
heli-skiing; hockey; horse riding; hot air ballooning; ice hockey; jet
biking and jet skiing; luge; martial arts; microlighting; mountain biking
off tarmac; mountaineering; parachuting; paragliding; parascending;
paraskiing; polo; potholing; quad biking; rock climbing; rugby; scuba
diving deeper than thirty (30) metres; skeleton; skidoo; ski-jumping;
ski-racing; ski-stunting; tour operator safari (where You or any tourist
will be carrying guns); trekking; war games/paint ball; white water
canoeing and rafting; yachting more than twenty (20) nautical miles
from the nearest coastline.
Specially Designated List means names of any persons, entities,
groups or corporations specified on a list who are subject to trade
or economic sanctions or other such similar laws or regulations of
the United States of America, Australia, New Zealand, United Nations,
European Union or United Kingdom.
Supplementary Card member means:
1. a person who has been issued a supplementary card on an
American Express Airpoints Platinum Card Account; and
2. their husband, wife, fiance(e), de-facto or life partner with whom
they have continuously cohabited for a period of six (6) months
or more; and
3. their legally dependent children (including stepchildren or legally
adopted children) who are twenty-two (22) years of age or less and
wholly dependent on them for financial support.
Terrorism means activities against persons, organisations or property
of any nature:
1. that involves the following or preparation for the following:
(a) use of, or threat of, force or violence; or
(b) commission of, or threat of, force or violence; or
(c) commission of, or threat of, an act that interferes with
or disrupts an electronic communication, information, or
mechanical system; and
2. when one (1) or both of the following applies:
(a) the effect is to intimidate or coerce a government or the civilian
population or any segment thereof, or to disrupt any segment
of the economy; and/or
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(b) it appears that the intent is to intimidate or coerce a
government, or to further political, ideological, religious, social
or economic objectives or to express (or express opposition to)
a philosophy or ideology.
Treatment means surgical or medical procedures performed by a
Doctor or qualified dentist where the sole purpose of which is to cure
or relieve acute illness or injury.
Trip means:
1. a Domestic Trip; or
2. an International Trip.
Cover for a Trip ceases at the earlier of:
1. when You return to Your usual place of residence; and
2. when Your Trip exceeds one hundred and eighty (180) consecutive
days; and
3. when You have travelled a total of one hundred and eighty-three
(183) days during each year of American Express Airpoints Platinum
Card Account membership.
Each Domestic Trip or International Trip must commence and end
in New Zealand.
You/Your means:
1. a Primary Card member; and
2. in respect of the following benefit sections only, a Primary Card
member and a Supplementary Card member:
A – Transport Accident Cover;
B – Card Account Balance Waiver Cover;
K – Purchase Protection Cover;
L – Rental Vehicle Excess Cover;
M – Smartphone Screen Cover
We/Our/Us means Chubb Insurance New Zealand Limited
(Company Number 104656, FSP No. 35924).
5. BENEFITS
SECTION (A) TRANSPORT ACCIDENT COVER
Cover
Cover is provided under this section for the following benefits, subject
to all terms, conditions and limitations set out in this document.
1. Loss arising while riding as a passenger in a Common Carrier
Conveyance
If whilst on a Common Carrier Conveyance Trip You sustain an Injury
that results in a Loss as a result of riding as a passenger in, or boarding
or alighting from, or being struck by a Common Carrier Conveyance,
We will pay the applicable benefit amount noted in paragraph 6 of this
section entitled “Benefit Amounts and Covered Limits”.
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2. Loss arising from transport to/from a Common Carrier Conveyance
If whilst on a Common Carrier Conveyance Trip You sustain an Injury
that results in a Loss as a result of riding as a passenger in a Common
Carrier Conveyance:
(a) when going directly to a point of departure (as designated
on Your ticket) for the purpose of boarding a Common Carrier
Conveyance; or
(b) when leaving a destination after alighting from a Common
Carrier Conveyance
We will pay the applicable benefit amount noted in paragraph 6 of this
section entitled “Benefit Amounts and Covered Limits”.
3. Loss arising while in a departure terminal or destination terminal
If whilst on a Common Carrier Conveyance Trip You sustain an
Injury that results in a Loss due to an accident while You are in
either the point of departure terminal or destination terminal (both
as designated on Your ticket), We will pay the applicable benefit
amount noted in paragraph 6 of this section entitled “Benefit
Amounts and Covered Limits”.
4. Loss arising from exposure
If whilst on a Common Carrier Conveyance Trip You are unavoidably
exposed to the elements and sustain an Injury that results in a Loss,
other than Loss of life, due to an accident which results in the
disappearance, sinking or wrecking of the Common Carrier Conveyance
on which You were travelling, We will pay the applicable benefit
amount noted in paragraph 6 of this section entitled “Benefit Amounts
and Covered Limits”.
5. Loss arising from disappearance
If whilst on a Common Carrier Conveyance Trip You disappear due to
an accident which results in the disappearance, sinking or wrecking of
the Common Carrier Conveyance on which You were travelling, and
Your body has not been found within fifty-two (52) weeks after the
date of such accident, it will be presumed, subject to there being no
evidence to the contrary, that You suffered Loss of life and We will
pay the applicable benefit amount noted in paragraph 6 of this section
entitled “Benefit Amounts and Covered Limits”.
6. Benefit Amounts and Covered Limits
Loss type Benefit Amount (NZD)
Loss of life 800,000
Dismemberment:
Loss of both hands or both feet 800,000
Loss of one (1) hand and one (1) foot 800,000
Loss of entire sight of both eyes 800,000
Loss of entire sight of one (1) eye
and one (1) hand or one (1) foot 800,000
Loss of one (1) hand or one (1) foot 400,000
Loss of the entire sight of one (1) eye 400,000
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Terms and Conditions applicable to Transport Accident Cover
1. In no event will We pay for more than one (1) Loss sustained by
You as a result of any one (1) accident or Injury. Where more than
one (1) type of Loss is sustained, the benefit will be paid for the
greatest Loss amount.
2. If You are also entitled to make a claim under the insurance cover
provided by Us under another American Express New Zealand issued
card account, We will only make one (1) payment equal to the
highest benefit amount payable under all insurance cover provided
by Us in relation to the accident and Loss in question.
3. Benefits will be paid in New Zealand dollars to You or, in the case of
Your Loss of life, to Your estate.
SECTION (B) CARD ACCOUNT BALANCE WAIVER
COVER
Cover
Cover is provided under this section for the following benefit, subject
to all terms, conditions and limitations set out in this document.
Payment of outstanding balance of American Express Airpoints
Platinum Card Account
If You suffer a Loss under Section (A) – Transport Accident Cover
then, in addition to the benefit payable under Section (A), We will
also pay the outstanding balance of Your American Express Airpoints
Platinum Card Account as at the time of the accident (including
American Express Airpoints Platinum Card Account charges incurred
prior to the accident and not yet billed).
Exclusions under Card Account Balance Waiver Cover
We will not pay any amounts identified on Your American Express
Airpoints Platinum Card Account monthly statement issued prior to the
accident which are more than ninety (90) days overdue for payment.
SECTION (C) TRAVEL INCONVENIENCE COVER
Cover
Supplementary Card members are not entitled to cover under
this section.
Cover is provided under this section for the following benefits, subject
to all terms, conditions and limitations set out in this document. The
maximum We will pay out under each subsection below where more
than one person claims for expenses on the same American Express
Airpoints Platinum Card Account is $1,000 per event.
1. Delayed flight departure, flight cancellation, or denied
aircraft boarding
If during a Trip, departure of Your Scheduled Flight is delayed for
four (4) hours or more, cancelled, or You are denied boarding of the
aircraft due to over-booking, and no alternative transportation is made
available to You within four (4) hours of the scheduled departure time
of such flight, We will reimburse You for hotel accommodation and
restaurant meals or refreshments up to $500.
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2. Missed flight connections
If during a Trip, Your onward connecting Scheduled Flight is missed at
the transfer point due to the late arrival of Your incoming connecting
Scheduled Flight, and no alternative onward transportation is made
available to You within four (4) hours of the actual arrival time of the
incoming flight, We will reimburse You for hotel accommodation and
restaurant meals or refreshments up to $500.
3. Luggage delay checked on Scheduled Flight
If during a Trip, Your accompanying luggage checked on the Scheduled
Flight is not delivered within six (6) hours of Your arrival at the
scheduled destination point of Your flight, We will reimburse You for
the emergency purchase of essential clothing and toiletries up to $500
incurred at such scheduled destination.
4. Extended luggage delay checked on Scheduled Flight
If during a Trip, Your accompanying luggage checked on the Scheduled
Flight is not delivered to You within forty-eight (48) hours of Your
arrival at the scheduled destination point (not being Your place of
residence) of Your flight, We will reimburse You for the emergency
purchase of essential clothing and toiletries up to an additional $500
incurred at such scheduled destination.
Terms and Conditions applicable to Travel Inconvenience Cover
1. Accommodation, restaurant meals or refreshments, emergency
purchase of essential clothing and toiletries must be charged to
Your American Express Airpoints Platinum Card Account.
2. Should more than one (1) person claim (for example, one or more
persons falling within the definition of Primary Card member) under
the benefits in paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 4 of this section in relation
to the same event, We will pay a maximum of double the benefit
limits specified.
3. In the event of a claim, You must provide Us with invoices
and/or receipts.
4. In respect of loss or delayed luggage, a copy of the property
irregularity report obtained from the airline must be supplied
to Us together with the following information:
(a) full details of the flight (airline, flight numbers, departure
airport, destination, scheduled flight times and arrival airport);
(b) full details of the delay or loss incurred; and
(c) full details of expenses for which reimbursement is claimed.
5. Benefits payable under this section in respect of valid claims will be
credited to the American Express Airpoints Platinum Card Account
used to make the covered payments.
Exclusions under Travel Inconvenience Cover
Cover does not extend to any loss arising from:
1. confiscation or requisition by customs or other government
authorities.
2. Your failure to take reasonable measures to save or recover lost
luggage.
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3. Your failure to notify the relevant airline authorities of missing
luggage at the destination point or to obtain and complete a
property irregularity report.
4. luggage delay or extended luggage delay on Your arrival back
in New Zealand.
SECTION (D) MEDICAL EMERGENCY EXPENSES
COVER
Specific Definitions under Medical Emergency Expenses Cover
Manual Work means paid work which involves the installation, assembly,
maintenance or repair of electrical, mechanical or hydraulic plant (other
than in a purely managerial, supervisory, sales or administrative capacity).
It also means manual labour of any kind including, but not restricted to,
hands-on work as a plumber, electrician, lighting or sound technician,
carpenter, painter, decorator, or builder.
Medical Emergency means an Injury, sudden and unforeseen illness, or
dental pain, suffered by You while on a Trip, which results in immediate
Treatment which cannot be delayed until Your return to New Zealand
and is deemed necessary by a Doctor and Chubb Assistance. Medical
Emergency excludes Pre-Existing Medical Conditions.
Repatriation/Evacuation means Your:
1. transportation to the nearest hospital, if transportation is not
provided free of charge in the country of incident; or
2. evacuation to the nearest adequately equipped hospital in the
event that local medical facilities are deemed inadequate by
Chubb Assistances senior medical officer; or
3. repatriation directly to New Zealand when recommended
by Chubb Assistance’s senior medical officer; or
4. return to New Zealand after hospitalisation, provided that You are
deemed to be medically fit for travel by Chubb Assistances senior
medical officer, and that Your original means of transportation
cannot be used.
Cover
Supplementary Card members are not entitled to cover under
this section.
Cover is provided under this section for the following benefits, subject
to all terms, conditions and limitations set out in this document.
No claims arising from any Pre-existing Medical Conditions will
be covered.
1. In the event of a Medical Emergency
In the event of a Medical Emergency while You are on a Trip We
will pay:
(a) for Your Repatriation/Evacuation if approved by Chubb
Assistances senior medical officer and following consultation
with the attending Doctor.
(b) the cost of Treatment to meet Your immediate needs up to
a maximum of $2,500,000.
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(c) emergency dental Treatment up to a maximum of $1,000.
In the event of a Medical Emergency Chubb Assistance may:
(a) arrange and refer You to physicians, hospitals, clinics,
private duty nurses, dentists, dental clinics, pharmacies,
ophthalmologists, opticians and suppliers of contact lenses,
ambulance and medical aid equipment;
(b) organise Your admission to an appropriate hospital and
guarantee and advance medical expenses.
2. In the event of Your death
In the event of Your death while on a Trip, Chubb Assistance will
organise and arrange for Us to pay for:
(a) transportation of Your remains to New Zealand; or
(b) cremation and subsequent transportation of Your remains
to New Zealand; or
(c) local burial up to $15,000.
In an emergency:
You should contact Chubb Assistance as soon as an emergency
arises on +61 2 9335 3492 and provide Your American Express
Airpoints Platinum Card Account number, as much information
as possible and a telephone or fax number where You can be
contacted. REVERSE CHARGE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM
OVERSEAS.
We will not pay medical costs over $1,500 without prior
authorisation by Chubb Assistance.
Terms and Conditions applicable to Medical Emergency
Expenses Cover
1. You must be under eighty (80) years of age and in a good state
of health and fit to travel.
2. We will not pay medical costs over $1,500 without prior
authorisation. You must contact Chubb Assistance as soon as a
claim or potential claim arises. You must contact Chubb Assistance
before incurring expenses or as soon as physically possible, to
obtain prior authorisation or this will jeopardise Your claim.
3. You must take all reasonable measures to avoid or minimise any
claim and avoid danger except in an attempt to save human life.
4. You must permit the Appointed Claims Handler any reasonable
examination into the cause and extent of loss and/or damage.
5. If You brought about the loss intentionally or through gross
negligence or attempt to deceive the Appointed Claims Handler,
then We are not liable for payment and/or service.
6. We will make every effort to apply the full range of services stated
in the terms and conditions. Remote geographical locations or
unforeseeable adverse local conditions may preclude the normal
standard of service being provided.
7. We do not provide any coverage and/or service in countries which
are officially under any embargo by the United Nations.
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Exclusions under Medical Emergency Expenses Cover
Cover does not extend to any loss arising from:
1. Your Pre-Existing Medical Conditions.
2. Your participation in Special Sports, or extreme sports where special
equipment, training and preparation are required.
3. You engaging in Manual Work.
4. costs related to dentures, crowns and orthodontics.
5. costs You incur outside New Zealand after the date Chubb
Assistance confirms that You should return to New Zealand.
6. costs of Treatment performed by Close Relatives.
7. coffins and/or urns which do not meet international airline
standards for transportation of mortal remains.
8. sexually transmitted diseases.
9. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and/or any HIV related illness
including AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) and/or any
mutant derivatives or variations thereof however caused.
10. costs incurred in New Zealand.
11. a Trip involving pre-planned Treatment, or for the purpose of
obtaining Treatment, and Treatment for cosmetic reasons unless
Chubb Assistances senior medical officer agrees that such
Treatment is necessary as a result of any covered accident.
Excess applicable to Medical Emergency Expenses Cover
$250 per claim
SECTION (E) RESUMPTION OF JOURNEY COVER
Cover
Supplementary Card members are not entitled to cover under this section.
Cover is provided under this section for the following benefit, subject
to all terms, conditions and limitations set out in this document.
Resumption of Journey Cover
In the event that You have to interrupt a Trip and return to New
Zealand immediately following the death, imminent death, serious
accident or acute illness of a Close Relative (who is not more than
eighty (80) years of age) and then resume the Trip, We will pay for
reasonable extra expenses actually and necessarily incurred (less
any refund received for the unused prepaid travel accommodation
arrangements) to complete Your original travel arrangements (as stated
in Your original itinerary) up to $5,000.
Terms and Conditions applicable to Resumption of Journey Cover
We will only pay if:
1. You resume Your Trip within thirty (30) days of returning to
New Zealand;
2. the Trip had not ended before Your return and there is at least a
fortnight, or twenty-five percent (25%) of the time, of the scheduled
Trip remaining (whichever is greater);
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3. the death, imminent death, serious accident or acute illness of a
Close Relative occurred after You booked the Trip; and
4. the claim is not excluded elsewhere. However, if the exclusion is
due to the Pre-Existing Medical Condition of a Close Relative, We
will pay benefits provided that before the Trip was commenced a
Doctor had not declared the Close Relative as being terminally ill.
Exclusions under Resumption of Journey Cover
Cover does not extend to any loss arising from:
1. the death, imminent death, serious accident or acute illness of any
Close Relative who is more than eighty (80) years of age.
Excess applicable to Resumption of Journey Cover
$250 per claim
SECTION (F) BAGGAGE, MONEY AND DOCUMENTS
COVER
Specific Definitions under Baggage, Money and Documents Cover
Mobile Phone means an electronic device used for mobile
telecommunications over a cellular network (including BlackBerrys,
iPhones and similar).
Money and Documents means currency, travellers’ cheques, hotel and
other redeemable holiday vouchers, petrol coupons, travel tickets,
passports, visas and driving licences.
Pair or Set means a number of Personal Baggage items used together,
associated as being similar or complementary.
Personal Baggage means items of necessity, ornament or personal
convenience for Your individual use during the Trip, including clothing
and personal effects worn or carried by You.
Public Place means, but is not limited to, shops, buses, planes, trains,
taxis, airports, bus depots, hotel foyers, restaurants, cafes, beaches and
any place that is accessible by the public.
Secure Area means the locked dashboard, glove compartment, boot or
luggage compartment of a motor vehicle including the locked luggage
compartment of a hatchback or station wagon, the fixed storage units
of a motorised or towed caravan, or a locked luggage box locked to a
roof rack locked to the vehicle, providing that, in each case, all items
are out of sight.
Unattended means when Your possessions are not under Your
observation and within Your reach and/or Your possessions can be
taken without You being able to prevent them from being taken.
Valuables means jewellery, furs, articles containing precious metals
or precious stones, watches, binoculars, audio, photographic and
video equipment, personal organisers and games consoles, personal
computers and external computer devices (including all printers,
modems, external hard drives and similar).
Cover
Supplementary Card members are not entitled to cover under this section.
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Cover is provided under this section for the following benefit, subject
to all terms, conditions and limitations set out in this document.
Baggage, Money and Documents Cover
If during a Trip Your Personal Baggage or Money and Documents
are damaged, destroyed, lost or stolen and not recovered, We will
reimburse You up to:
1. $30,000 in total overall in any one (1) three hundred and sixty-five
(365) day period;
2. $2,000 for any one (1) item or any one (1) Pair or Set of items or for
Valuables;
3. $500 for Money and Documents;
4. $1,000 for any Mobile Phone;
5. $5,000 for any one (1) laptop computer.
Terms and Conditions applicable to Baggage, Money and
Documents Cover
1. We will at Our discretion, pay You for the loss of, or replacement of,
or repair of the items concerned.
2. Payment will be based on the items current purchase price subject
to a deduction for wear and tear.
3. We will only be liable for the value of that part of a Pair or Set
which has been lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed.
4. You will need to transfer to Us, on Our request and at Your expense,
any damaged item.
5. You must take reasonable precautions to secure the safety of
all items, and must not leave them unsecured or Unattended
or outside Your reach at any time in a Public Place.
6. Cover in respect of theft from an unattended motor vehicle
is subject to the following:
(a) items must be locked out of sight in a Secure Area; and
(b) forcible or violent means must have been used by an
unauthorised person to gain entry to the vehicle; and
(c) evidence of such entry is available.
7. To support all claims You must supply the item’s original purchase
receipt or an alternative written or printed proof of the purchase
price.
8. You must supply all original invoices, receipts and reports to the
Appointed Claims Handler ensuring that You keep a copy of the
documents sent.
9. Claims for loss, theft or criminal damage must be reported to the
local police, carrier, tour operator or accommodation manager and a
written report obtained within forty-eight (48) hours of the incident
occurring.
10. Claims for damage of items in transit must be reported to the
carrier and a written report obtained within twenty-four (24) hours
of You receiving Your Personal Baggage.
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Exclusions applicable to Baggage, Money and Documents Cover
Cover does not extend to any loss of or arising from:
1. items loaned, hired or entrusted to You.
2. items left Unattended in a Public Place.
3. Valuables from an unattended motor vehicle or from checked
in baggage.
4. electrical or mechanical breakdown of items.
5. wear and tear, moth, vermin, denting, scratching or any process
of dyeing or cleaning.
6. confiscation or destruction by order of any government or public
authority.
7. damage to fragile or brittle items unless caused by fire or resulting
from an accident to an aircraft, sea vessel, or motor vehicle.
8. damage to sports gear and activity equipment while in use.
9. in respect to a pair or set of items, we will only be liable for the
value of that part of the Pair or Set which has been lost, stolen,
damaged or destroyed.
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. shortages, errors, omissions, depreciation in value in respect
of Money and Documents.
11. loss from hotel rooms unless evidence is available of forcible
or violent means used to gain entry to the room.
12. animals or plant life, antiques and historical artefacts, boats or
canoes and their ancillary equipment, bonds, securities, stamps,
coupons, vouchers or documents of any kind other than those
within the definition of Money and Documents, business goods
or specialised equipment relating to a trade or profession, china,
consumable or perishable items, contact or corneal lenses, dentures,
glass, hearing aids, keys, musical instruments, motor vehicles or
accessories, pedal cycles, pictures, photos.
Excess applicable to Baggage, Money and Documents Cover
$100 per claim, except for laptop computers where the excess is $250
per claim.
SECTION (G) TRAVEL CANCELLATION COVER
Specific Definitions under Travel Cancellation Cover
Travel Cancellation means the necessary, unavoidable and unforeseen
cancellation or curtailment of a Trip due to the following causes:
(a) You, or a person travelling with You, or a person You are visiting
for the main purpose of Your Trip, having an accident, suffering
an unforeseen illness or dying before or during Your Trip.
(b) Your Close Relative, or a Close Relative of a person travelling
with You, or a Close Relative of a person You are visiting for the
main purpose of Your Trip, where in all cases the Close Relative
is not more than eighty (80) years of age, having an accident,
suffering an unforeseen illness or dying before or during Your
Trip.
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(c) Your redundancy which qualifies for redundancy payments
under current legislation.
(d) You being called for jury service or being subpoenaed as a
witness other than in a professional or advisory capacity.
(e) You being required by the Police or an authority to be present
at Your home or place of business in New Zealand following
burglary, or local major damage such as flood at Your home
or place of business in New Zealand.
(f) a delay of more than twenty-four (24) hours on the outward
leg of Your Trip or the reduction in the length of Your Trip by
at least 25%, whichever is the greater, as a result of industrial
action, adverse weather, mechanical breakdown of public
transport, or a transportation accident which means that You
no longer want to go on Your Trip.
Cover
Supplementary Card members are not entitled to cover under
this section.
Cover is provided under this section for the following benefits, subject
to all terms, conditions and limitations set out in this document.
In the event of Travel Cancellation
In the event of Travel Cancellation, We will pay:
(a) non-refundable deposits;
(b) pre-paid excursion costs;
(c) travel agents’ commission which is limited to $750 or 15%,
whichever is the lesser;
(d) unused travel and accommodation costs that You have paid
or are contractually obliged to pay; and
(e) any other reasonable additional expenses incurred limited
to $5,000;
(f) up to $30,000 in total per Trip;
(g) the retail price for any ticket (or part thereof) of a Common
Carrier Conveyance ticket purchased using Air New Zealand
Airpoints or similar reward points if that ticket is subsequently
cancelled as a result of Travel Cancellation and the loss of such
points cannot be recovered from any other source, up
to $30,000.
Exclusions applicable to Travel Cancellation Cover
Cover does not extend to any loss arising from:
1. Pre-Existing Medical Conditions.
2. cancellation due to the death, Accidental Injury, Sickness or Disease
of any Close Relative who is more than eighty (80) years of age.
3. additional costs incurred due to Your failure to notify the carrier
or travel agent immediately that Your Trip is to be cancelled
or curtailed.
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4. Your failure to hold or obtain a valid passport, visa, or other
required documentation prior to commencing Your Trip.
5. Your failure to check-in at the required time for any flight, sea
crossing or train journey.
6. cancellation caused by Your work commitments, or amendment
of Your entitlement by Your employer, unless You are a member
of the New Zealand Armed Services or Police Force and the expense
or cost was incurred as a result of Your leave being revoked.
7. travel or accommodation for, or in respect of, anyone other than
a person falling within the definition of Primary Card member.
8. costs incurred in respect of any Medical Condition where You are
unable to supply a medical certificate from the appropriate Doctor
confirming cancellation was necessary and unavoidable. Medical
certificates must be provided at Your own cost.
9. You or any other person deciding not to continue Your Trip
or changing Your plans.
10. Your financial circumstances or any contractual or business
obligation.
11. the failure of Your travel agent to pass on monies to operators
or to deliver promised services.
12. a cancellation due to a lack in the number of persons required
to commence any tour, conference, accommodation or travel
arrangements or due to the negligence of a wholesaler or operator.
13. any government regulation, prohibition or restriction.
14. circumstances known to You prior to the booking of the Trip.
15. circumstances known to You when You applied for Your
American Express Airpoints Platinum Card.
16. Your return to anywhere except New Zealand following an accident
illness or death suffered by any person.
Excess applicable to Travel Cancellation Cover
$250 per claim
SECTION (H) PERSONAL LIABILITY COVER
Cover
Supplementary Card members are not entitled to cover under this
section.
Cover is provided under this section for the following benefit, subject
to all terms, conditions and limitations set out in this document.
Personal Liability Cover
If during Your Trip, You become liable to pay damages for injury to any
person, or accidental loss or damage to property, We will pay costs
arising directly or indirectly from one (1) cause of up to $2,000,000 if:
(a) recoverable from You;
(b) incurred with Our consent;
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(c) for legal representation at any coroner’s inquest or fatal accident
inquiry or in a court of summary jurisdiction.
Terms and Conditions applicable to Personal Liability Cover
1. You must not admit liability, negotiate, make any promise, payment
or settlement without Our written consent. You must as soon
as You receive them, send Us every letter, claim, writ, summons,
process, notice of any prosecution or inquest that relates to, or may
give rise to, liability.
2. We may at any time make full and final settlement of any claim.
If We do so, We will have no further liability in respect of such
event or events except for the payment of costs and expenses
incurred prior to the date of settlement.
Exclusions under Personal Liability Cover
Cover does not extend to:
1. injury to any person who is a member of Your family or under
a contract of service or apprenticeship with You.
2. loss of or damage to any material property belonging to You, or
in Your care, custody or control, or belonging to a member of Your
family, or anyone under a contract of service or apprenticeship with
You. This does not apply to loss of or damage to buildings and their
contents temporarily occupied by You during a Trip.
3. liability You incur under a contract or agreement which would not
have existed in law in the absence of such contract or agreement.
4. injury or loss of or damage to material property arising directly or
indirectly out of the ownership, possession, control or use by You or
on Your behalf of:
(a) mechanically propelled vehicles, aircraft, hovercraft or
watercraft (other than non-mechanically propelled watercraft
less than ten (10) metres in length);
(b) firearms;
(c) animals (other than horses and domestic cats and dogs).
5. injury or loss of or damage to material property arising directly
or indirectly from:
(a) the ownership possession or occupation of land, immobile
property or caravans other than as temporary accommodation
in the course of a Trip;
(b) the carrying on of any trade, business or profession.
6. liability arising directly or indirectly from Special Sports.
SECTION (I) SPECIAL EVENTS COVER
Cover
Supplementary Card members are not entitled to cover under
this section.
Cover is provided under this section for the following benefit, subject
to all terms, conditions and limitations set out in this document.
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Special Events Cover
If Your Trip is delayed due to an unforeseeable circumstance outside
Your control, resulting in You being unable to arrive in time to attend
a wedding, funeral, pre-paid conference, 25th or 50th wedding
anniversary, or a sporting event, which cannot be delayed due to Your
late arrival, We will pay You for the reasonable additional cost of using
alternative public transport to arrive at Your destination on time up
to $5,000.
SECTION (J) ACCIDENTAL LOSS OF LIFE COVER
Specific Definitions under Accidental Loss of Life Cover
Accidental Loss of Life means death occurring as a result of an
Accidental Injury and includes Disappearance.
Accidental Injury means a bodily injury resulting from an accident and
which is not an illness and which:
1. is caused by violent, external and visible means; and
2. results within twelve (12) months of the accident; and
3. includes sickness directly resulting from medical or surgical
treatment rendered necessary by the accident; and
4. may include a bodily injury caused by You being directly and
unavoidably exposed to the elements as a result of an accident.
Disappearance means if Your body has not been found within
fifty-two (52) weeks from the date of the disappearance, sinking
or wrecking of a Common Carrier Conveyance on which You were
travelling on that date, We will presume You have died as a result
of an Accidental Injury.
Cover
Supplementary Card members are not entitled to cover under
this section.
Cover is provided under this section for the following benefit, subject
to all terms, conditions and limitations set out in this document.
In the event of Accidental Loss of Life
If You suffer an Accidental Injury while on a Trip that results in Your
Accidental Loss of Life, We will pay Your estate $10,000 provided Your
Accidental Loss of Life occurs within one (1) year of the Accidental
Injury. The maximum amount We will pay in respect of dependent
children is $1,000 each.
Terms and Conditions applicable to Accidental Loss of Life Cover
1. You must obtain and follow advice and Treatment given by a Doctor
as soon as possible after suffering an Accidental Injury.
2. In the event You are entitled to make a claim under both Section
(A) Transport Accident Cover and Section (J) Accidental Loss of
Life Cover, or if you are also entitled to make a claim under the
insurance cover provided by Us under another American Express
New Zealand issued card account, We will only make one (1)
payment equal to the highest benefit amount payable under all
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insurance cover provided by Us in relation to the accident and loss
in question.
SECTION (K) PURCHASE PROTECTION COVER
Specific Definitions under Purchase Protection Cover
Pair or Set means a number of Eligible Items used together or
associated as being similar or complementary.
Public Place means, but is not limited to, shops, buses, planes, trains,
taxis, airports, bus depots, hotel foyers, restaurants, cafes, beaches and
any place that is accessible by the public.
Unattended means when Your possessions are not under Your
observation and within Your reach and/or Your possessions can be
taken without You being able to prevent them from being taken.
Cover
Cover is provided under this section for the following benefit, subject
to all terms, conditions and limitations set out in this document.
Theft or damage of Eligible Items
Following theft or damage to an Eligible Item within ninety (90)
days of purchase, We will repair the Eligible Item or credit Your
American Express Airpoints Platinum Card Account with an amount
not exceeding the Purchase Price of the Eligible Item.
We will pay You up to:
(a) $30,000 in any one (1) three hundred and sixty-five (365) day
period;
(b) $3,500 per event.
Terms and Conditions applicable to Purchase Protection Cover
1. If an Eligible Item has been partially paid for with Your
American Express Airpoints Platinum Card Account, then We will
only pay such percentage of the purchase price that was paid with
Your American Express Airpoints Platinum Card Account.
2. Claims made for an Eligible Item belonging to a Pair or Set will be
paid to You up to the full Purchase Price of the Pair or Set, provided
the items are not useable individually and cannot be replaced.
3. Eligible Items which are left Unattended in a Public Place and which
are not subsequently recovered shall not constitute theft.
4. If You purchase the Eligible Item as a gift for someone else, You
may request for Us to pay a valid claim directly to the recipient
of the gift.
5. In the event of a claim You must provide Us with copies of invoices
and/or receipts relating to the Eligible Item verifying the items were
charged to Your American Express Airpoints Platinum Card Account
and, upon request, You must also provide Us with the damaged
Eligible Item or receipt as proof of mailing/shipping.
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Exclusions under Purchase Protection Cover
Cover does not extend to:
1. damage to Eligible Items physically abused by You or the recipient
of a gift.
2. lost or stolen Eligible Items not reported to the police within
forty-eight (48) hours of discovery of the loss and where a written
police report has not been obtained.
3. Eligible Items which are left Unattended in a Public Place.
4. normal wear and tear to Eligible Items.
5. damage to Eligible Items caused by product defects.
6. theft of or damage to Eligible Items in a vehicle.
7. theft of or damage to jewellery, watches, precious metals and
gemstones in baggage unless carried by hand and under Your
personal supervision or under the supervision of a travelling
companion previously known to You.
8. theft of or damage to cash, its equivalents, travellers’ cheques,
tickets or negotiable instruments.
9. theft of or damage to animals, living plants, perishable goods.
10. theft of or damage to electronic items and equipment, including but
not limited to, personal stereos, MP3 players, iPods or equivalents,
computers/laptops or computer-related equipment (and software),
PDAs and Mobile Phones and their accessories, whilst at Your place
of employment.
Excess applicable to Purchase Protection Cover
$50 per claim
SECTION (L) RENTAL VEHICLE EXCESS COVER
Specific Definitions under Rental Vehicle Excess Cover
Rental Vehicle means a rented sedan, campervan, hatchback or station
wagon rented from a licensed motor vehicle rental company for which
the entire cost of the hire has been charged to Your American Express
Airpoints Platinum Card Account.
Cover
Cover is provided under this section for the following benefits, subject
to all terms, conditions and limitations set out in this document.
Rental Vehicle Excess Cover
If You become liable to pay a Rental Vehicle insurance excess as a
result of a collision, or theft, of a rental vehicle whilst in Your control,
We will pay You up to $3,000 for one (1) such excess.
Terms and Conditions applicable to Rental Vehicle Excess Cover
As a part of the Rental Vehicle arrangement, You must have accepted
the compulsory motor insurance provided by the Rental Vehicle
organisation against loss or damage to the Rental Vehicle during the
rental period.
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Exclusions under Rental Vehicle Excess Cover
We will not pay for:
Any collision or theft arising from the operation of a Rental Vehicle
in violation of the terms of the rental agreement.
SECTION (M) SMARTPHONE SCREEN COVER
Specific Definitions under Smartphone Screen Cover
Purchase or Purchased means:
1. Smartphone paid for outright in a single transaction using Your
American Express Airpoints Platinum Card; or
2. Smartphones paid for on a monthly contract using Your
American Express Airpoints Platinum Card.
Where the monthly contract commences with an alternative
payment method before You switch to Your American Express
Airpoints Platinum Card, cover will commence thirty (30) days
from the date of the first monthly payment on Your American
Express Airpoints Platinum Card.
3. SIM Only Plan
SIM Only Plan means:
an ongoing monthly contract, with a minimum 12 month term,
for the provision of data, calls and texts paid for using Your
American Express Airpoints Platinum Card, which is utilised
on a Smartphone owned by You.
Where the monthly contract commences with an alternative payment
method before You switch to Your American Express Airpoints Platinum
Card, cover will commence ninety (90) days from the date of the first
monthly payment on Your American Express Airpoints Platinum Card.
SIM Only Plan does not mean:
prepaid, top up or add-on purchases.
Smartphone means:
an electronic device used for mobile telecommunications over
a cellular network (including but not limited to BlackBerry,
Apple iPhone, Samsung and similar).
Smartphones utilising Your SIM Only Plan are restricted to a
maximum age of three (3) years.
Smartphone does not mean prepaid handsets, tablets or smart watches.
Cover
Cover is provided under this section for the following benefit, subject
to all terms, conditions and limitations set out in this document.
Smartphone Screen Cover
You are eligible to receive reimbursement of the repair cost up to
$500 if Your Smartphone, Purchased with Your American Express
Airpoints Platinum suffers front screen breakage resulting from an
accidental drop or impact, whilst Your American Express Airpoints
Platinum Card is active.
Reimbursement is restricted to two (2) eligible claims in any one (1)
twelve (12) month period.
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Exclusions under Smartphone Screen Cover
(Please also refer to the General Terms and Conditions applicable
to all sections A–M on page 32)
Cover does not extend to:
1. replacement of any other parts of the Smartphone, other than the
front screen, whether glass or plastic, unless the manufacturer’s
authorised process determines a replacement by way of a like for
like refurbished Smartphone of the exact model
2. Smartphone screen breakage resulting from:
(a) any process of cleaning, servicing, inspection, maintenance,
adjustment or repair;
(b) breach of the manufacturer’s operating or guidance instructions;
(c) wear and tear or gradual deterioration of the equipment,
or any damage that cannot be attributed to a single incident;
(d) corrosion, rust, condensation or evaporation, dampness, dust
or change in temperature, unless directly attributed to sudden
and unforeseen damage;
(e) any wilful act, misuse or negligent use of the equipment
by You or anyone authorised by You to use the equipment;
(f) any unlawful act committed or attempted by You or by
anyone authorised by You to use the equipment; and
(g) any competitive sports activity;
3. events occurring within the thirty (30) or ninety (90) day waiting
periods, whichever is applicable, when You have switched monthly
contract payment method from alternative provider to Your
American Express Airpoints Platinum Card;
4. Smartphones of three (3) years of age and older when coverage
is activated by the utilisation of Your SIM Only Plan;
5. Smartphones You cannot adequately substantiate belong to You.
Excess applicable to Smartphone Screen Cover:
10% of the repair cost.
Making a claim under Smartphone Screen Cover
You must notify Chubb of damage by submitting a claim online
at www.americanexpress.com/newzealand/claims
1. following notification seek repair of the Smartphone from
a repairer of Your choice
2. submit a claim form with the following documents:
(a) receipts of the repair; and
(b) copy of Your American Express Airpoints Platinum Card
statement showing the Purchase of Your Smartphone or ongoing
contract payment for the Smartphone being claimed for; and
(c) copy of Your contract substantiating the Smartphone as
belonging to You; and
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(d) for SIM Only Plans a copy of:
i. the 12 month contract
ii. Your American Express Airpoints Platinum Card statement
showing three (3) consecutive monthly payments.
iii. Your Smartphone receipt proving it is less than 3 years old.
6. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE
TO ALL SECTIONS A–M ABOVE
General Exclusions
We will not cover losses under any sections of these Terms and
Conditions which are recoverable from any other source, or arising
from:
1. Pre-existing Medical Conditions.
2. alcohol intoxication as defined in the jurisdiction where the
accident occurred and/or acting under the influence of alcohol
above the permitted legal limit.
3. intentionally self-inflicted injury, suicide, self-destruction or any
attempt of threat while sane.
4. any loss or expense with respect to Cuba and/or a specially
designated person, entity, group or company on the Specially
Designated List or which if reimbursed or paid by Us would result
in Us being in breach of trade or economic sanctions or other such
similar laws or regulations.
5. travel into hazardous work sites (e.g. underwater, mines,
construction sites, oilrigs, etc.).
6. declared or undeclared war or any act thereof; however, any
act committed by an agent of any government, party or faction
engaged in war, hostilities or other warlike operations provided such
agent is acting secretly and not in connection with any operation of
armed forces (whether military, naval, or air forces) in the country
where the injury occurs shall not be deemed an act of war.
7. service in the military, naval or air service of any country.
8. participation in any military, police or fire-fighting activity.
9. activities undertaken as an operator or crew member of any
conveyance.
10. flying in military aircraft or any aircraft which requires special
permits or waivers.
11. commission of or attempt to commit an illegal act by or on behalf
of You or Your beneficiaries.
12. direct or indirect, actual, alleged or threatened discharge, dispersal,
seepage, migration, escape, release of or exposure to any hazardous
biological, chemical, nuclear or radioactive material, gas, matter
or contamination.
13. taking of any drug, medication, narcotic or hallucinogen, unless
as prescribed by a Doctor.
14. taking of alcohol in combination with any drug or medication.
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15. the refusal, failure or inability of any person, company or
organisation, including but not limited to a travel agent, tour
operator, accommodation provider, airline or other carrier, vehicle
rental agency or any other travel or tourism services provider to
provide services or accommodation due to their Insolvency or the
Insolvency of any person, company or organisation they deal with.
16. an act of Terrorism except when such event occurs under the
cover in Section (A) Transport Accident Cover of these Terms
and Conditions.
17. any condition that results in a fear of flying or travel-related phobias.
General Conditions
1. You must not agree to limit or exclude any right of recovery You
may have against a third party for loss, damage or liability that is
or may be subject to a claim under this cover. You agree that We
have the right to pursue Your rights of recovery against a third party
(where permitted by law) for loss, damage or liability that is or is
likely to be subject to a claim under this cover and You must do
everything reasonably necessary to assist Us to do so.
2. If You make a claim under this cover, You must provide Us with
details of all other insurances that You are aware of that may cover
the loss, damage or liability that is subject to the claim.
7. HOW TO MAKE A CLAIM
When making a claim You must:
1. supply Your American Express Airpoints Platinum Card Account
Number.
2. for non-emergency claims, please follow the link
www.americanexpress.com/newzealand/claims
3. supply all Your original invoices, receipts, and reports and any other
documentation necessary to support Your claim.
4. provide proof of purchase for items being claimed. If no proof
of purchase can be provided your claim may not be paid, and this
decision will be made at Our complete discretion.
5. disclose to Us details of any other insurance cover under which You
may be entitled to claim.
MAKING A CLAIM UNDER THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
If You fail to comply with the Terms and Conditions of this cover,
We may be entitled to refuse to pay or reduce any claim that may
be payable.
Please first read the relevant section of the specific benefit and general
terms and conditions to determine what is covered, noting particularly
any conditions and exclusions and/or requests for specific data
relating to Your claim.
Claiming under the Terms and Conditions
1. In the event of a medical emergency or for travel assistance whilst
overseas, call Chubb Assistance on +61 2 9335 3492.
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2. To make a non-emergency claim, please follow the link
www.americanexpress.com/newzealand/claims within twenty (20)
days after the occurrence or commencement of any loss covered
or as soon as reasonably practicable thereafter.
3. For a claim form please contact Us on 0800 703 702 or
+61 2 9335 3354.
4. Benefits will be payable upon receipt of written proof, as required
by Us, of a legitimate covered loss.
5. You must supply all of Your original invoices, receipts, and reports
and any other documentation necessary to support Your claim.
You should keep copies of all documents that You send to Chubb.
6. All information and evidence required by Us or Our agents shall be
furnished at the expense of You or Your personal representative and
shall be in such form and of such nature as We may prescribe.
7. We will make payments within thirty (30) days if You are entitled
to receive reimbursement.
8. COMPLAINTS AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
If You are not satisfied with the service You have received from Us You
should contact Us. We have internal Complaints Handling and Dispute
Resolution procedures and undertake to investigate Your concerns
promptly and fairly. You may contact Us to make a complaint by
telephone on 0800 422 346 by e-mail at [email protected]om
or in writing. Your query or complaint will then be reviewed.
We are a member of an independent dispute resolution scheme
operated by Financial Services Complaints Limited (FSCL) and approved
by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs. We have 40 days to respond to
Your complaint. If You are not satisfied by Our response, You may
refer the matter to FSCL by emailing info@fscl.org.nz or calling FSCL
on 0800 347 257.
Full details of how to access the FSCL scheme can be obtained on their
website fscl.org.nz. There is no cost to You to use the services of FSCL.
9. THE FAIR INSURANCE CODE
As a member of the Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ), Chubb
has made a commitment to the Fair Insurance Code (the Code).
The Code was developed by the ICNZ as a set of principles which
aims to continually improve the standard of practice and service that
member companies provide to their customers. This set of principles is
in addition to those obligations created by the law. Further information
on the Code is available from Us and on the ICNZ’s website icnz.org.nz.
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10. PRIVACY
Chubb Insurance New Zealand Limited (“Chubb”) is committed to
protecting your privacy. Chubb collects, uses and retains your personal
information in accordance with the principles in the Privacy Act 1993.
Chubb collects your personal information (which may include health
information) when you are applying for, changing or renewing an
insurance policy with us or when we are processing a claim. We collect
the information to assess your application for insurance, to provide
you or your organisation with competitive insurance products and
services and administer them and to handle any claim that may be
made under a policy. If you do not provide us with this information,
we may not be able to provide you or your organisation with insurance
or to respond to any claim.
We may disclose the information we collect to third parties, including
contractors and contracted service providers engaged by us to deliver
our services or carry out certain business activities on our behalf
(such as actuaries, loss adjusters, claims investigators, claims handlers,
professional advisers including doctors and other medical service
providers, credit reference bureaus and call centres), other companies
within the Chubb Group, insurance and reinsurance intermediaries,
other insurers, our reinsurers, and government agencies (where we
are required to by law). These third parties may be located outside
New Zealand.
You agree to us using and disclosing your personal information as set
out above. This consent remains valid unless you alter or revoke it by
giving written notice to our Privacy Officer.
From time to time, we may use your personal information to send you
offers or information regarding our products that may be of interest to
you. If you do not wish to receive such information, please contact our
Privacy Officer using the contact details provided below.
If you would like to access a copy of your personal information, or
to correct or update your personal information, please contact our
Privacy Officer on +64 (9) 3771459 or email Privacy[email protected].
If you have a complaint or want more information about how
Chubb is managing your personal information, please contact the
Privacy Officer, Chubb Insurance Limited, PO Box 734 Auckland,
Tel: +64 (9) 3771459 or email Privacy[email protected].
American Express International (NZ), Inc. Incorporated in Delaware, USA.
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Registered Trademark of American Express Company.
All information correct 27 November 2017
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