Side-by-Side Comparison

Compare Equine Insurance

Understand every coverage type and find the right protection for your horse

Provider Comparison

A snapshot of what leading NZ equine insurers include in their policies.

Pet-n-Sur

Companion & Equine

Mortality
Major Medical
Transit
Liability
Loss of Use

Strong small-horse focus

FMG

Rural NZ Specialist

Mortality
Major Medical
Transit
Liability
Loss of Use

Best for farm horses

Gallagher

Commercial Brokers

Mortality
Major Medical
Transit
Liability
Loss of Use

Tailored high-value cover

Petcover

Leisure & Sport

Mortality
Major Medical
Transit
Liability
Loss of Use

Competitive leisure rates

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Coverage Types Explained

Each type of cover protects a different aspect of horse ownership — most owners combine two or more.

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Mortality Insurance

Our mortality insurance provides comprehensive protection for your horse, covering death from accident, illness, or necessary huma

  • All-risk death cover
  • Agreed value payouts
  • Theft protection
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Major Medical & Surgical

Major Medical & Surgical insurance protects you against unexpected veterinary expenses. From emergency colic surgery to hospitalis

  • Emergency surgery coverage
  • Hospitalisation & diagnostics
  • Colic & surgical treatment
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Transit Insurance

Transit insurance protects your horse whilst being transported by road, rail, sea, or air. Whether you're moving to a new property

  • Road, rail, air & sea transit
  • Loading/unloading protection
  • Accident & injury coverage
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Liability Insurance

Equine liability insurance protects you against legal claims if your horse causes injury to a person or damages property. From a r

  • Third-party injury coverage
  • Property damage protection
  • Legal defence costs
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Loss of Use

Loss of Use insurance compensates you if your horse suffers a permanent injury or illness preventing it from performing its intend

  • Permanent disability coverage
  • Career-ending injury protection
  • Breeding inability cover
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What to Look For

Key questions to ask before choosing your equine insurance policy.

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Horse Value

Insure for agreed value, not market value — agreed value pays out without depreciation arguments at claim time.

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Vet Fee Limits

Check annual limits and per-condition sublimits. Colic surgery alone can cost NZ$8,000–$20,000.

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Exclusions

Pre-existing conditions, dental, and hoof care are often excluded. Read the PDS carefully before you sign.

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Transit Cover

Standard policies may not cover horses in transit. If you float regularly, add-on cover is essential.

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