Zurich has a product called “Z-Travel Takaful (International)” as their travel insurance plan. They’ve built this complete certificate to protect you when travelling internationally, whether you’re a first-time traveller or a seasoned global wanderer. You’ll be well protected from the moment you leave home until you return, with 24-hour coverage and a variety of benefits to cover almost any travel occurrence.

About Zurich Insurance

Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) was established in Zürich, Switzerland, in 1872. They are a dependable organisation with over 150 years of experience protecting you, your loved ones, and your valuables. They provide financial protection and risk management solutions to help you reach your full potential, with 55,000 people in over 215 countries and territories.

Zurich Malaysia provides a comprehensive range of insurance and takaful products, from life and general insurance to Shariah-compliant family and general takaful plans. Have peace of mind knowing that your future is secure. They’re here to help you build a brighter future together, whether you’re planning to start a family, expand your business, or buy a new house.

Why should I choose Z-Travel Takaful (International) insurance?

You should choose Z-Travel Takaful (International) because with it, you’d be sure to enjoy a worry-free holiday with variety of benefits such as:

• 24-Hour Emergency Medical Assistance Benefits
• Rental Car Excess
• Protection for Amateur Sports Including Scuba Diving, Winter Sports, Bungee Jumping & More
• Covers Acts of Terrorism
• Home Care Benefits
• Automatic Extension of Period of Takaful up to 30 Days
• Personal Accident Coverage
• High Medical Coverage
• Liability Coverage
• Travel Inconvenience Coverage
• 24/7 Worldwide Zurich Travel Assistance

How do I contact Zurich for further informations?

Contact Zurich Call Centre by this number: 1300-888-622

I am not a Malaysian. Is it possible for me to purchase this plan?

If you are a non-Malaysian who has a permanent resident status, valid work permit, valid student permit or Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) status, you are eligible to purchase this plan.

Eligible age for the plan?

• If you are covered under Individual Cover, Individual and Spouse Cover or Family Cover, you must be between thirty (30) days old to seventy (70) years old;
• If you are covered under Senior Cover, you must be between seventy-one (71) to eighty-five (85) years old;
• If you are the Child covered under Family Cover, you must be between thirty (30) days old to seventeen (17) years old, or twenty-three (23) years old if studying as a full-time student at the commencement of the journey; and
• If you are covered under Annual Trip, you must be between thirty (30) days old to seventy (70) years old. For Annual Trip, your certificate can be renewed up to eighty-five (85) years old.

If I’m holding a one-way ticket, am I eligible to purchase this plan?

Yes, you are eligible to purchase the plan.

What is the procedure for cancelling my coverage and receiving a refund of the premium paid?

• Single Trip and One-Way Trip – after the Certificate Schedule has been provided, no cancellations are permitted.
• Annual Trip – The Certificate Holder may cancel the Certificate at any time, in which case they will retain the customary short-term rates for the time the certificate was in effect, provided no claim has been or will be submitted by you (please refer to the certificate wording for the short-term rates).

Is it possible for me to make a nomination for the plan?

The procedure of the Certificate Holder appointing individual(s) to receive takaful benefits in the case of the Person Covered’s death at any time after the Certificate Schedule has been issued is referred to as nomination. The Certificate Holder may revoke the nomination at any time within the takaful tenure, and it will only take effect from the date they receive the written notice.

The individual designated to receive takaful benefits, either as beneficiary (intended receiver) or as wasi, is referred to as a nominee (executor).
The takaful advantages will be delivered to the nominee as beneficiary via a conditional hibah contract, and the takaful proceeds under this Certificate Schedule will be exempt from inheritance laws.

The nominee for Wasi must be eighteen (18) years old, will receive takaful benefits as administrator, and will be responsible for distributing the takaful benefits in line with Islamic law of inheritance (faraid) or the Distribution Act.
The Islamic Financial Services Act of 2013 will govern the payment of takaful benefits.

Who do I contact for an emergency assistance or if I need to be admitted to a hospital while overseas?

Asia Assistance 24 Hours Service Hotline: 603 7841 5630

What does Z-Travel Takaful (International) insurance cover?

• Unlimited Cover & Medical Related Covers
• Travel Inconvenience Covers
• Personal Accident & Liability Covers
• Urban Traveler’s Covers
• Travel Assistance Benefits
• Additional Benefits (Badal Haji, Wakaf, Qurban and Emergency Cash)

What adventurous activities are covered?

• Aerial Activities
• Bungee Jump
• Hang Gliding
• Parachuting
• Paragliding
• Hot Air Ballooning
• Abseiling
• Scuba Diving
• Windsurfing/Surfing
• Winter Sport
• Mountaineering above three thousand (3,000) meters
• Activities mentioned above are covered under Benefit 25 – Special Coverage

What countries does your policy covers?

• Area 1

Australia, Brunei, Cambodia, China [EXCLUDING Tibet & Mongolia (Inner & Outer)], Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macau, Maldives, Myanmar, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.

• Area 2

Worldwide EXCLUDING Canada, Mongolia (Inner & Outer), Nepal, Tibet and USA.

• Area 3

Worldwide

What are some of the policy’s general exclusions?

This product does not cover:

• War or any act of War, declared or not;
• Direct participation in strikes, riots and civil commotion or insurrection;
• You, your travel companion’s, family member’s provoked murder or assault, intentional self-injury, suicide or attempted suicide while sane or insane;
• You, your travel companion’s, family member’s deliberate exposure to exceptional danger (except in an attempt to save human life);
• If one (1) of the reasons of your journey is to obtain overseas medical treatment, vaccination, medical check-up, care or advice regardless of whether this is the sole or main purpose of your journey;
• Pre-existing condition (not applicable to Benefit 7);
• Epidemic and/or pandemic (not applicable to Benefits 8, 9 and 10);
• Act of terrorism (not applicable to Benefits 8, 9, 10, 11 and 25);
• An incident or circumstance of which you were aware of or could reasonably be expected to be aware of at the time of purchasing this insurance or booked your travel (whichever occurs last) and which could reasonably be expected to lead to a claim under your policy;
• You do not take precaution to avoid a claim after there was a warning in the mass media of a strike, riot, bad weather or other circumstances;
• any circumstances that already existed or are known to the public before you book your travel; and
• mountaineering or any activity above three thousand (3,000) meters height (not applicable to Benefit 25);

Please refer to the policy wording for full list of exclusions under this product.

How much do I have to pay for Z-Travel Takaful (International) insurance?

This is much depends on your travel duration and plan chosen. Also, the price for individual, family, senior are different too. The annual cover range from RM300 to RM1,588. Click here to get the list of full price.

How do I make a claim for Z-Travel Takaful (International)?

1. Make a police report within 24 hours for the following types of claims*
• Incidents where there is evidence of a criminal act
• Involving foreign workers’ compensation due to fatal/motor accidents, (loss of) money, personal accident or public liability
2. Prepare all required supporting documents. If you are not sure, do contact Zurich customer service.
3. Submit your claim online OR head over to any of the Zurich General Insurance branches with completed claim form OR talk to your respective servicing agent.

You can refer to here.

I think I’m ready to buy. What’s the best way to purchase my travel insurance?

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