Alternative insurance policies for international students
Student insurance requirements for alternatives to Studentsafe Insurance at the University of Waikato including recommendations, documents and deadlines.
Dates of coverage
It is a requirement of Immigration New Zealand that you hold insurance to the expiry date of your student visa. You are liable for deportation if you do not hold insurance until that date.
The university is responsible for ensuring you have insurance cover for the dates of your chosen course of study. Beyond that date it is the student's responsibility to arrange and to ensure that they have cover.
You will not be able to enrol at the University of Waikato without a compliant insurance policy.
| Insurance Policy Name | Insurer |
|---|---|
| UniCare NZ Student Plan | Chartis Insurance New Zealand Ltd |
| Orbit Protect Prime | Lumley General Insurance (NZ) Ltd |
| Southern Cross International Student Insurance | Southern Cross Travel Insurance (NZ) |
| ANSA Insurance | NEMI Forsikring ASA?Gouda Travel Insurance |
| ANSA Student Insurace | AIG (Norway) |
| Europaeiske Rejesforsikring | IFP & C Insurance Limited |
| Swedish State Gouvernment insurance (Student UT) | Kammarkollegiet ? IFP & C Insurance |
| Studentcare Plus | InterGlobal Insurance Company Limited |
| Overseas Travellers Insurance | Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Company Limited |
| Gjensidige | Gjensidige Nor Forsikring (Norway) |
| Gouda | Gouda Rejesforsikring (Denmark) |
| University of Manchester | Royal Sun & Alliance (UK) |
| University of Leeds | Ace EuropeanCo Ltd (UK) |
Disclaimer
The University of Waikato reserves the right to change or withdraw any of the above policies at any time.
At least two weeks before classes start we will need from you:
- Certificate of Insurance
- The policy wording must be in English issued by the insurer
- Issued in your name
- With the policy name
- Policy number
- Insurance cover start date and end date
Send or e-mail this information to:
English Language Students
University of Waikato College
University of Waikato
LAIN Building
Gate 1, Knighton Road
Private Bag 3105
Hamilton 3240, New Zealand
Phone: +64 7 858 5600
Fax: +64 7 858 5694
Email: pathwayscollege@waikato.ac.nz
All Other Students:
International Services Office
Level 2, Student Centre
Gate 5, Hillcrest Road
Private Bag 3105
Hamilton 3240, New Zealand
Phone: +64 7 838 4437
Fax: +64 7 838 4269
Email: int.insurance@waikato.ac.nz
If your policy is not listed above and if time permits (a minimum of two weeks is required) you may send your certificate of insurance to int.insurance@waikato.ac.nz to be sent for assessment.
If the policy is compliant with the Code of Practice we may accept it and if not you will automatically be enrolled in the preferred provider through the University.
Please refer to the Insurance Policies for International Students frequently asked questions for further information. If this does not answer your question please contact Insurance Administration.