World Nomads Travel Insurance
Compare World Nomads travel insurance
The table below displays a snapshot of World Nomads’ travel insurance policies on Canstar’s database, sorted by Star Rating (highest to lowest). Please note the products and Star Ratings displayed are based on a couple travelling to the USA aged under 70.
What types of travel insurance does World Nomads offer?
World Nomads offers international travel insurance with a range of options to choose from. There are two tiers of insurance for you to pick: the Standard Plan or the Explorer Plan. If you’re unsure as to which kind of travel insurance is most appropriate for you, or would like to better understand the differences between the different types of cover, check out our comprehensive guide on travel insurance.
What does World Nomads international travel insurance cover?
World Nomads’ Standard Plan for international travel insurance will cover you for the following major events, amongst others:
- Overseas medical expenses up to $5 million, including hospital, ambulance, doctors, evacuation and repatriation
- Unlimited 24-hour assistance
- Personal liability up to $1 million
- Cancellation costs ($3,500)
- Trip interruptions and resumption ($2,500 and $1,500, respectively)
- Emergency dental treatment ($500)
- Theft or damage to personal items ($2,000)
The more expensive Explorer Plan increases these dollar limits and adds many more, with coverage including:
- Unlimited overseas medical expenses
- Unlimited emergency transport and repatriation
- Unlimited cancellation costs
- Legal liability up to $2.5 million
- Sporting equipment hire ($1,000)
- Kidnap or hijacking ($2,500)
- Rental vehicle insurance excess ($3,000)
- Death or disablement ($12,500)
Please note that exclusions may apply. Some general exclusions include expenses incurred within Australia, pregnancy and fertility treatments, travelling overseas for medical treatment, mental illness, criminal acts and failure to heed Do Not Travel warnings from the Australian Government.
For more details about what is and isn’t covered, check out the Product Disclosure Statement on World Nomads’ website.