Getting away for some relaxing time with family or friends? You’ll want to have a great time and escape the worries and stresses of everyday life. Taking out a travel insurance policy can help you to ensure your trip runs smoothly, even in the event that something does go wrong while you’re away. There are [...]
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When you’re preparing for an exciting holiday overseas, the last thing you want to consider is what will happen if something goes wrong while you’re out of town. Unfortunately, around 20,000 Australians run into problems overseas and nearly 1,500 are hospitalised. Without a travel insurance policy in place, these situations can be financially devastating. A [...]
There are plenty of other major areas that you will need to investigate before you proceed further in the buying process. You’ll need to consider the mode of travel (air, road, train, etc.), whether you will receive personal or business coverage, and other aspects that will play a role.
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If you’re going on holiday, you need to think carefully about taking out the right travel insurance policy to protect you if something goes wrong while you’re away. You might dismiss travel insurance as a waste of money but the right policy can save you a lot of heartache and financial expense if you fall [...]
Individual - one person aged 18yrs or over and their dependent children travelling with them.
Two adults - two adults travelling together.
Family: covers up two adults and their dependent children. The number of children and age limits vary between insurers.
Group: covers three or more adults travelling together.
Single trip: Domestic and international policies suitable for singles, couples and group travellers taking a one off trip.
Annual multi trip: If you travel two or more times a year, consider a multi trip policy. You could make huge savings.
Winter sports: Policies designed to offer skiers and snow boarders maximum peace of mind on the slopes.
Cruise: Policies designed to keep you covered when travelling the high seas.
If you're travelling to multiple countries, choose the region that you are visiting that is furthest away (excluding stopovers less than 48 hrs).
Some insurers have variations to this so be sure to check that your destination is covered prior to purchase.
Worldwide means anywhere in the world.
Worldwide excluding means all destinations excluding USA and Canada.
Asia often excludes Japan, so select the region above.
Single trips: Select the start and finish date of your trip. You will have cover for cancellation from the date you purchase your policy so buy your travel insurance as soon as you have booked your trip.
Annual multi trips: You are covered for a 12 month period from your selected start date.