How do I go about insuring my horse?
As we require full details of you and your horse before we can send you a proposal, you may call our office: (09) 298 0055 or send an email. On receipt of the completed proposal an insurance certificate and invoice are issued and posted to you.
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Who are your underwriters?
Your insurance policy is placed with 'A' rated Underwriter in the London Bloodstock Market with who we have a longstanding valuable relationship.
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Is a veterinary certificate required?
A vet certificate is required at the inception of each policy for any horse aged 14 and over and for values over $100,000. Otherwise a declaration of health is only required but we must be advised if the horse has been ill or injured in the past 12 months.
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Do you insure thoroughbreds only?
No, we can insure all types of horses - standardbreds, miniatures, competition horses, ponies etc.
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What age can I insure my foal from?
Foals can be insured from 24 hours of age subject to a vet certificate and blood sample.
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Do you offer Loss of Use cover?
We do not offer Loss of Use policies.
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Is there GST on the premium?
There is no GST on our policies as we use offshore Underwriters.
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How do you value my horse?
At the time of placing the policy we consider many variables in order to establish a value eg. purchase price or the breeding of the horse, race records etc.
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What age can I insure my horse up to?
Horses up to the age of 17 can be insured.
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Can I insure my horse overseas? What about Australia?
Our standard policy covers New Zealand and Australia and includes any transit within and between the two countries. We offer transit insurance and can offer annual insurance in almost every country.
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What if my renewal falls due on a weekend?
Renewal forms are sent to each policy holder prior to expiry of each policy. It is up to the individual policy holder to return the completed renewal form by the expiry date.
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What if my horse gets injured or ill on the weekend?
We are contactable by mobile 025 598 098 if your horse happens to fall ill or gets injured on the weekend. If necessary the attending vet can call us to discuss.
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What happens if I have a claim?
The first thing to do is to give us a call. After hours we can be contacted by mobile 025 598 098. A vet report and post mortem are required.
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