Kiwi in Thai motorbike crash, insurance won't pay

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A New Zealander injured in a motorbike crash in Thailand is facing added trauma after finding his travel insurance doesn't cover him.

A New Zealander injured in a motorbike crash in Thailand is facing added trauma after finding his travel insurance doesn't cover him.

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17/08/2012 9:39:03 a.m.

Gina wrote:

I made a donation when it first happened- So did many others. Did that help at all?? What became of it? i could possibly donate a little more- perhaps someone could post it up again on facebook etc. If a 150 Kiwis gave 10 bucks each, it would help him out greatly!! I'd like to think that if a foreigner happened to land themselves in NZ Hosp that they wouldn't be turned away, but be shown that kiwi's have a heart and its NOT all about the money all of the time..Why on EARTH is it so expensive anyway? plastic surgery costs less than that!!!!

20/07/2012 10:18:16 p.m.

Callum Melhuish wrote:

Hi guys here is a website to help Kane get back to NZ. http://www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/fundraise4kane Please go to it and help his family bring him home. I've had his brother into my bar tonight and it's amazing to see the love and passion he obviously feels for him. Lets show kiwis care about there own and get him home for the care he needs!

14/07/2012 6:24:43 p.m.

Steve wrote:

I do feel sorry for anyone who has a motorbike crash but come on!! This guy has rented a bike in a risky place without any insurance and is now facing up to the consequences and his family are in effect looking for a hand out. He got a cheap insurance policy and they do not cover much at all. Read before you buy is an obvious thing to do with any insurance. I just checked Travel More policy and there is no fine print- it's clear as a bell, NO MOTORBIKES!! As for being refused treatment in the private hospital, imagine if some foreigner went into a Kiwi private hospital with any problem and stated that they could/would not pay the bill, they would be out of there in seconds. The pubic hospital system in Thailand is not luxurious but is what millions of Thai people deal with every year.

14/07/2012 6:12:56 p.m.

linda wrote:

Just watched item on tv, just keen to know where can make small donation to help this kiwi get home!

14/07/2012 3:53:28 p.m.

Russell wrote:

This just proves how transparent this insurance company is. Looking out for themselves rather than the people that matter. To the insurance company - Look, stop hiding under the red tape and give the care that is needed, show us that you do care about the people rather than the money you are trying to save. I just hope the value of our Kiwi men and women are worth more to you than the profit you make.

14/07/2012 2:53:48 p.m.

The Razor wrote:

What we all need to do when we take out travel and other insurance is insist to get a list of exactly what we are not covered for, just a simply worded list eg,Your policy does not cover you for; 1.Motor bike riding, 2.Scuba diving, 3.Elephant riding, 4 Sky Diving etc and the Policy could state that they will be covered if an extra amount is paid.Then at least people will know exactly where they stand.

11/07/2012 8:35:29 p.m.

Paulette Bennett wrote:

This is my second cousin- His Mum - my cousin Nadine, does not need this. What is the point of insurance?? I live in Perth and will be following this up on this side. These people should be made accountable- if he was on an elephant/ photo with tiger etc and got hurt i assume that would not be covered either. No cover for accidental explosions caused by bombs? No cover for a person getting attacked?? Shame on you ""Travel Less" The least you could do is get this boy home. After this exposure, I doubt there will be much business coming your way

7/07/2012 11:07:39 p.m.

Joey wrote:

Actually an extra risk IS riding a motorbike especially in Thailand. I have been to Phuket and there are some extremely dangerous areas to be riding in, especially during wet conditions. It's the same in Vietnam (where I saw two moped crashes in the short time I was there). I do believe Sean could have been more vigilant with checking his policy details. It's really unfortunate for Sean and all his loved ones, good luck with your fundraising.

7/07/2012 1:37:39 a.m.

Dan wrote:

@ Val King: Perhaps if you understood the reason behind ACC you would not make such an asinine comment. ACC was introduced to bar tort action for compensation so if you remove coverage for foreigners they will be able to sue in Court again.

6/07/2012 8:58:51 p.m.

Pebekiwi wrote:

The Insurance Industry insist that we have a "duty of disclosure" when we buy insurance. That means they can simply cancel our policy if we havn't told them everything. When will this industry come clean and make sure that their policies are worded so we can understand all their little loopholes and exclusions? Come on Insurers, you also have a duty of disclosure to your customers! Honour your marketing promises.