Aussietravelcover Travel Insurance

Yes, Aussietravelcover’s comprehensive policy has unlimited cover for overseas medical and hospital expenses under the following circumstances:

• You need medical assistance for an unexpected illness
• You’re seriously injured in an accident
• You need to be evacuated for an unexpected injury

As always, various conditions and exclusions will apply. It’s highly unlikely that you will be covered if the injury you suffer is classified as a ‘pre-existing condition’, for example.

For more information on whether you’re covered or not, read Aussietravelcover Travel Insurance’s Product Disclosure Statement.

Yes, Aussietravelcover will cover you up to a certain amount for replacing or reimbursing luggage and personal effects that are lost, stolen or damaged while travelling.

Under Aussietravelcover’s comprehensive policy, up to $8,000 worth of your belongings will be covered. Aussietravelcover will also cover:

• The cost of essential medication if its lost or destroyed
• Up to $750 per item for essential items
• $4,000 per item for laptops, tablets, cameras, etc.

Again, there are exclusions that come with Aussietravelcover Travel Insurance’s policies. For personal items and jewellery, you must specify them before applying, and all items must be approved by Aussietravelcover. Otherwise they will not be covered. Ensure you check the PDS to find out more about what items and luggage are and aren’t covered.

If you’re not sure what to do when your luggage goes missing, check out our guide on travel mishaps and how to avoid them.

Yes, Aussietravelcover Travel Insurance will cover up to a certain amount for lost deposits and cancellation fees for pre-paid travel arrangements due to unforeseen circumstances outside the traveller’s control on a policy:

• Depending on the policy you decide to take out, you can receive cover if your journey was cancelled or delayed, with additional travel and accommodation due to strikes, natural disasters, riots or other severe weather conditions.

Read the Product Disclosure Statement for more information on the various exclusions that may apply.

You can purchase an Aussietravelcover travel insurance policy by first comparing your options with Canstar and then generating a quote online. All you need to do is list is your personal details (age, length of trip, address, etc.), your pre-existing conditions and your choice of cover:

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You can lodge a claim with Aussietravelcover by logging onto its quick and easy claims portal.  Make sure you have the following documents ready:

• Policy number
• Personal details
• Supporting documentation (flight details, itinerary, receipts, etc.)
• Bank account details

From there, it should take between 15 and 30 minutes to submit your claim. Aussietravelcover also has an emergency 24/7 assistance line. For emergencies within Australia, call 1800 010 075. For emergencies from overseas, call +617 3305 7499.

Check out our guide on how to make claiming for travel insurance easier.

Aussietravelcover specialises in domestic and international travel insurance for Australians. Its policies are underwritten by Allianz Australia and it strives to provide affordable and effective travel insurance for its members.