Life Insurance
Lump sum payment if you were to pass away or are diagnosed with a terminal illness.
AIA Living Life Cover is AIA’s most comprehensive life insurance option including worldwide cover and up to $25,000 in early payment to cover funeral expenses.
What is life cover?
Life insurance isn't just about preparing for the worst, it's about ensuring the best for your family's future.
AIA life cover pays a lump sum if you pass away, or an early payment if you are diagnosed with a terminal illness and have been given less than twelve months to live.
The early life cover payment for terminal illness allows you to focus on the things that matter and can help shield you from worrying about your finances. You can choose how you spend the lump sum payment, so you can make the most of your remaining time with those you love, whilst giving your family financial peace of mind during a very difficult time.
AIA’s life cover options are designed to have the flexibility for you to choose your own cover amount. Our wide range of benefit options are there to make sure you are covered no matter what life brings including early payment of up to $25,000 for bereavement support, which can be used for funeral expenses. Our policies may also provide counselling support of up to $2,500.
In addition to providing worldwide cover, AIA has life cover options that can also provide an early payment of up to $20,000 to assist with the repatriation costs of returning your body back to New Zealand or to your home country should you pass away overseas.
When it comes to claiming on your life insurance our dedicated claims team are there every step of the way to support you or your family through the process.
AIA may enhance it’s life cover products to ensure that they remain modern and relevant for you. Find more information about product enhancements and how they may be applicable to you.
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Enjoy one month's premium free when you take out any eligible life insurance before 30 June. T&Cs apply.
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Add AIA Vitality to eligible life cover for $11.50 per month to receive:
an initial 10% premium discount* on your first year's premium
earn up to $560 in vouchers or Airpoints Dollars™ per membership year
exclusive rewards and discounts from our partners.
The amount of cover you need depends on individual circumstances. Think about your financial responsibilities. This includes your mortgage, the costs of raising your children, and other expenses. Consider what needs to be covered if you are not here. If you are unsure of how much cover you need, or need help to understand your insurance options, talk to an insurance adviser who will guide you through your journey to find the right level of life insurance cover based on your personal situation.
Save up to 15% when you bundle life insurance and other eligible insurance products with our Multi-Benefit Discount. You can also add AIA Vitality to eligible products to receive an extra initial 10% discount on your first year’s premium, then you are in control of the discount.
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In 2023, we paid over $263 million in life insurance claims. Most of these claims were for those aged between 50-59.
AIA Living Life Cover benefits^
Eligible age in years (inclusive)
10 to 70
Cover amount
Unlimited
Cover expiry
No expiry
Multi-Benefit Discount
Start saving when you take out life insurance and at least one other eligible insurance product. T&Cs apply.
Save up to 15% on your premiums when you buy multiple eligible insurance policies.
Can be added for $11.50 per month (16+)
AIA Vitality Premium Discount
Premium Flex rewards you with a discount on your insurance. The more engaged you are, the higher the discount. Conditions apply.
Receive a 10% discount in your first year, then you are in control of the discount you receive.
Built-in Benefits
Bereavement support
Provides an early payment to help with immediate expenses like funeral costs. Conditions apply.
Up to $25,000
Terminal illness
Provides an early payment if you are diagnosed with a terminal illness with a life expectancy of less than 12 months.
Up to 100% of life cover benefit
Specified terminal conditions
You can apply for a Specified Terminal Conditions benefit if you have been unequivocally diagnosed by an appropriate registered medical practitioner as having any of the following incurable terminal conditions:
The lesser of:
30% of the applicable Life Cover Benefit; or
up to $250,000
Financial and legal advice
Financial support up to $2,500 to receive legal and financial advice from an AIA approved financial adviser or legal professional.
Up to $2,500
Parents grieving
If your child passes away, we will pay you $2,000 for children aged under 10 years and $15,000 for children between 10-21 years of age.
Up to $2,000 or $15,000
Repatriation
Provides an early payment to assist with costs associated with returning your body back to New Zealand or to your home country (the country you were born in, or were a permanent resident of).
Up to $20,000
Special events increase facility
Enables you to increase the sum assured under your cover, without further medical underwriting following a significant event in your life which results in increasing financial responsibilities.
The maximum increase for each event cannot exceed the lower of:
50% of life cover benefit; or
$250,000
And, the total increases made under this facility cannot exceed the lower of:
100% of life cover benefit; or
$750,000
Special events Total Permanent Disablement / Trauma facility
At the time of a special event, you can apply to add an amount of ‘accelerated’ Critical Conditions cover, ‘accelerated’ Progressive Care or ‘accelerated’ Any Occupation Total Permanent Disablement cover to your life cover.
The lesser of:
50% of life cover benefit; or
$100,000
Premium conversion facility
Before reaching the age of 65 years, you have the option to convert all or part of your sum assured to a level premium structure without further medical underwriting.
Covert to a level premium under 65 without further medical underwriting.
Counselling
Financial support up to $2,500 to cover the cost of a Psychiatrist or Psychologist consultation and counselling for you and/or your family where the treatment directly relates to a claim.
Up to $2,500
Suspension of cover
AIA provide the flexibility to suspend your cover for up to 12 months, if you meet the conditions outlined in the policy wording. No benefits will be payable for any claim event which occurs during this suspension period.
Up to 12 months
Worldwide cover
Whether you’re at home, travelling or living overseas for any period, you remain insured.
Remain covered wherever you are
Enhancement pass back
At claim time, we’ll compare your purchased product’s policy wording with the latest version of that product’s policy wording and apply the most favourable option for your claim. For more information visit aia.co.nz/passbacks.
Apply policy that’s more favourable to you
Optional add-ons
Future insurability
You can apply to increase your sum assured at every third policy anniversary without providing any further medical information. Limits and conditions apply and every increase in cover will result in an increase in premium.
Greater of 20% benefit of life cover benefit: or $100,000 every three years without further medical underwriting.
Waiver of premium
We will waive your premium payments, while your insurance remains in place when you are unable to work due to total disability.
Premium payment waived
^This is a summary only. For all terms, conditions, limits and exclusions, please read the policy wording.
Get a quote in just 2 minutes to find out your life cover cost. If you have questions about comparing policies and selecting the best insurance cover, talk to an insurance adviser or apply online when you are ready.
View frequently asked questions about AIA's life cover insurance.
Purchasing life insurance is a crucial step towards ensuring future financial security for your loved ones. Here are some key considerations to keep in mind when choosing cover:
You may increase or decrease your coverage when your circumstances change. Talk to your insurance Adviser to review your insurance options or make changes to your cover.
It's important to review your life insurance policy annually or when significant life events occur. Marriage, the birth of a child, buying a home, or a change in financial circumstances are examples of times when it might be appropriate to review your cover amounts. Regular reviews ensure your coverage remains adequate and aligns with your current needs. Discuss with your insurance adviser about reviewing or updating your insurance cover, should you need to do so.
AIA's life cover provides worldwide cover, meaning whether you’re at home, travelling or living overseas for any period, your insurance remains valid. On top of that, life cover can reimburse costs associated with returning your body to NZ or your home country of up to $20,000. This will be treated as an early payment of life cover.
Other things you should know: the availability of insurance cover is subject to your application being approved. All applications are subject to individual consideration. Special conditions, exclusions and premium loadings may apply. This insurance is underwritten by AIA New Zealand Limited (‘AIA’). For full details of the products and benefits offered by AIA, please refer to the policy document(s) which are available from AIA. The information contained in this publication is general in nature and is not intended as advice. It may not be relevant to individual circumstances and before making any insurance decision, you should consult a professional Adviser.
A note on exclusions and benefits
This insurance (including the built-in and optional benefits) is subject to certain stand down periods and exclusions. Please also note that the optional benefits are subject to an increase in premium and their own terms and conditions.
Terms and conditions apply
AIA Vitality is available with eligible AIA health or life insurance policies and has a monthly membership fee of $11.50 (including GST). View the full AIA Vitality terms and conditions.
When you apply for insurance with AIA New Zealand Limited, you have a legal duty of disclosure to AIA.