This insurance applies to all amateur rugby players in New Zealand. It is funded by New Zealand Rugby in conjunction with the assistance provided by the New Zealand Rugby Foundation Inc. to all amateur rugby players who suffer serious rugby related injuries.
Who is covered?
All teams including senior players, reserves, coaches, managers, rugby administration (whilst acting in an official capacity), medical professionals as well as a referee, ball boys and two touch judges on match days.
Cover is only provided to persons between the ages of 5 and 64.
What is covered?
| Events | Payment |
|---|---|
| 1. Accidental death | $160,000 |
| 2. Permanent total disablement | $160,000 |
| 3. Permanent and incurable paralysis of all limbs | $160,000 |
| 4. Permanent total loss of sight of both eyes | $160,000 |
| 5. Permanent loss of use or loss of two limbs | $160,000 |
| 6. Permanent total loss of sight of one eye | $64,000 |
| 7. Permanent total loss of use or loss of one limb | $64,000 |
| 8. Permanent total loss of hearing in one ear | $64,000 |
Players Under 16 & Education Fund
Players under the age of 16 are covered under Events 2 to 8 only.
Education Benefit
An additional payment of $15,000 can be paid for the sole purpose of covering expenses incurred for tuition from a licenced school, university or recognised learning facility, following a claim under Events 2 - 7 above.
When and where are you covered?
Engaging or playing in official club matches or activities including championships, club or representative matches or activities.
Engaging in organised training or practice for activities as described in 1 above.
Uninterrupted travel directly between the matches or activities in 1 or 2 above and the person's residence or place of employment.
Staying away from the person's home district during a tour for the purposes of participation in representative matches or activities.
Engaging in official speaking or presentation engagements for the sporting organisation to which the person belongs.
Policy Document
The policy contains a number of exclusions and conditions. Please contact Marsh for further information.
How to Apply
This insurance is funded by New Zealand Rugby and is automatically provided to everyone listed under Who is covered?
All incidents of a serious rugby or rugby related injury need to be reported by your club to New Zealand Rugby via your local Provincial Union. Where assistance may be required the Provincial Union will engage with the New Zealand Rugby Foundation Inc. to visit and assess the needs of the injured player and any assistance they can provide.
If you have any queries contact Marsh.