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How far in advance can I buy my travel insurance policy?

You may purchase a travel insurance policy up to 12 months prior to your departure date.

For single trip cover

Cover for Section 2.1 Cancellation Fees & Lost Deposits only applies to those services scheduled to be used between the start and end dates shown on your Certificate of Insurance and begins from the issue date shown on your Certificate of Insurance and finishes at the end of your journey or on the end date shown on your Certificate of Insurance whichever occurs earlier. The cover for all other sections starts at the beginning of your journey or the start date shown on your Certificate of Insurance, whichever occurs later, and finishes at the end of your journey or on the end date shown on your Certificate of Insurance whichever occurs earlier.

For multi-trip cover

Cover for Sections 2.1 Cancellation Fees & Lost Deposits begins on the start date shown on your Certificate of Insurance or the date you booked your journey, whichever is the later and finishes at the end of your journey or on the end date shown on your Certificate of Insurance whichever occurs earlier. The cover for all other sections starts at the beginning of your journey or the start date shown on your Certificate of Insurance, whichever occurs later, and finishes at the end of your journey or on the end date shown on your Certificate of Insurance whichever occurs earlier.

Please note: The maximum period for any one journey under the Multi-Trip Plan is shown on your Certificate of Insurance. You are not covered for any incident or event that arises outside of the maximum journey period you nominated.

I am currently overseas and have no insurance - can I still purchase a policy?

No. Our policies can only be purchased before you commence your journey, while you are still in Australia.

Am I covered if I work overseas?

Our travel insurance is designed for the leisure traveller and also business people travelling overseas for business purposes. It is not designed to cover events linked to employment overseas. Please refer to the GENERAL EXCLUSIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL SECTIONS contained in the PDS. In particular General Exclusion A.7 which excludes claims arising directly or indirectly from, or in any way connected with, you engaging in manual labour (as defined in the PDS), missionary work and related travel or humanitarian work and related travel during your journey.

If I return from my journey early, do I get a refund?

If you return early, you do not get a refund. If you do not know how long you will be travelling for, you can buy a policy for a specific period you know you will be definitely away. Before your policy expires, you will need to contact us so that your policy can be extended, if possible, for an additional premium. Please note that some policies do not allow extensions. For restrictions and limitations, please refer to theEXTENSION OF COVER section in your PDS.

What do I do if I think I may have a pre-existing medical condition?

If you click 'Yes' to 'Pre-existing medical condition?' our online pre-existing medical assessment will take you through the assessment process. You can also check the definition of pre-existing medical condition in the PDS to see if you have a pre-existing medical condition. If you are still unsure, please contact us.

How much does it cost to add cover for my pre-existing medical condition(s) to my travel insurance policy?

It depends on your condition(s), their severity and other related factors. The online assessment will enable you to obtain a quote or alternatively you can contact us to find out the applicable premium.

What happens if I purchase my travel insurance policy and a new medical condition develops? Would I need to pay an additional premium?

If you have already purchased your travel insurance policy, then any new medical condition that arises after that date is not considered a pre-existing medical condition and you would not need to pay an additional premium, subject to the terms, conditions, exclusions and limitations listed in the PDS.

What if it is an emergency?

For emergency assistance anywhere in the world at any time, Allianz Global Assistance* is only a telephone call away. The team will help with medical problems, locating nearest medical facilities, your evacuation home, locating nearest embassies and consulates, as well as keeping you in touch with your family and work in an emergency.
If you are hospitalised, you or a member of your travelling party, MUST contact us as soon as possible. If you do not, we will not pay for these expenses or for any evacuation or airfares that have not been approved or arranged by us.
If you are not hospitalised but you are being treated as an outpatient and the total cost of such treatment will exceed $2,000, you MUST contact us.

Please note that we will not pay for any hospital or medical costs incurred in Australia.
We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If you are in one of the countries listed below, simply dial the number shown for that country:
Australia1800 010 075Canada1800 214 5514China (North)10 800 6100434China (South)10 800 261 1323France0800 905 823Germany0800 182 7635Greece00800 611 4107Hong Kong800 900 389India00080 0610 1108Indonesia001 803 61 098Italy800 787 451Japan0066 3386 1052Malaysia1800 81 5102Netherlands0800 023 2683New Zealand0800 778 103Singapore800 6162 187Spain900 996 115Switzerland0800 561 361Thailand001 8006 121 082United Kingdom08000 289 270United States866 844 4085 

For all other countries, dial reverse charge ("collect") via the local operator on +61 7 3305 7499.

*Allianz Global Assistance is one of Australia’s leading suppliers of travel insurance and medical assistance. The Allianz Global Assistance Australian headquarters are located in Toowong, Queensland. The purpose-built Global Response Centre is an environment that operates 24 hours, 365 days a year, and is supported by sophisticated telecommunications and information technology systems. The Allianz Global Assistance team consists of in-house specialists including doctors, registered nurses, aero medical experts, mechanics, property experts, legal advisers, travel experts, support personnel, as well as access to multilingual staff and translation services.

Do I have to pay the bill for medical claims and claim when I get back?

If you have received medical treatment, you must obtain a medical certificate advising of the injury, illness or sickness and the treatment received as well as the bank details, if possible. Medical expenses can be very expensive in some countries and circumstances. You MUST contact Allianz Global Assistance as soon as possible who will speak to the medical facility on your behalf and can authorise payment. You can also contact Allianz Global Assistance should you require any help on medical matters. Please also refer to FAQ 8.

Do I have to complete the “Medical Certificate” of the Claim Form?

If your claim relates to cancellation or medical expenses arising from injury, sickness or death, the usual treating doctor in Australia must complete this section of the form.

I am away for a couple of months - do I have to wait until I am back in Australia to claim?

You can submit a claim upon your return to Australia or whilst still on your trip. Our claims consultants are able to email claim forms to you, however you will still be required to provide original supporting documentation (e.g. receipts) by post.

What is the excess?

A standard excess is the amount which will be deducted from any claim paid to you under the sections of your policy to which an excess applies. Some policies allow for a standard excess to be increased (which lowers the premium you have to pay) or decreased which increases your upfront premium. You will be advised which options are available to you at the time you purchase your policy.
If any additional excess applies to your policy, the amount is shown on the Certificate of Insurance, Medical Terms of Cover Letter or advised to you in writing before the Certificate is issued to you.

What happens after I have been evacuated to Australia?

Medical cover under this policy ends upon safely repatriating you to home soil, from which point the local healthcare system will provide you with any further treatment you require.

I do not have receipts for my luggage and personal effects. Can I still claim?

Yes, you can still claim. We understand that you might not be able to provide receipts for each and every item. However, you still have to provide evidence of ownership.

How am I assured of a fair decision when making a claim?

We proudly support the General Insurance Code of Practice. The purpose of the Code is to raise standards of practice and service in the general insurance industry. If we refuse your claim you can request a review. If we continue to refuse your claim, you may refer this decision to one of our trained Internal Dispute Resolution Officers, who have appropriate experience, knowledge and authority in relation to complaints handling. If this does not resolve the matter, you may contact the Financial Ombudsman Service Australia (FOS), the industry’s independent external complaints scheme. Please refer to the heading DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS in the IMPORTANT MATTERS section of the PDS.