travel insurance

There seem to be so many different options for travel insurance out there, and short of spending countless hours that I can't spare trying to read product disclosure statements written in incomprehensible legalese, I thought I would pick the brains of the marvellous and helpful frequent flyers...

Ok so I had a bit of an altercation with the CSR about travel insurance. I had purchased points and then redeemed them for a trip to Japan next month. When I asked if the flights would be covered, she told me that because the flights were done with points and I hadn't paid for the ticket that NO...

Folks, I've had a quick scan of previous AFF postings on travel insurance but don't see many responses on who to consider and who to avoid. I had a really bad experience years ago with Jetset Tours and nearly lost my wife in the process - yes she almost passed away. She now has her long...

I have three pre-existing conditions. 1. Marginally high blood pressure. 2. Marginally high cholesterol - so that I have to answer Yes, to the question of has anyone ever recommended you take medication for cholesterol. 3. Type 2 Diabetes. I've always travelled with travel insurance - I...

Thought it would be useful to share some experiences gained whilst dealing with travel insurance companies. Twice I have had to try and negotiate or offer advice to family members during times of crisis. Whilst you are emotionally frail due to worry about your loved one is critically I'll, you...

With the current issue with Tiger and with every media outlet showing people complaining about missed holidays additional cost, etc I would have thought, this is the purpose of why you should have travel insurance, am i right or wrong?

My son had a passenger drop a heavy bag from the centre overhead locker on him at the start of an overseas flight which was seen by crew and noted. When he applied on return to Australia for physio treatment to his injured shoulder Qantas found the incident report but stated they were not...

I would like to avoid SQ's new credit card surcharge: I have the option of paying via PayPal linked to my ANZ Amex Platinum Rewards card: is the charge still eligible for ANZ travel insurance?

Horror end to Bali trip as Newcastle couple are mowed down in hit-and-run | Illawarra Mercury Bali Motorbike Hit and run No travel insurance Gofundme by close friend

So, myself and my better half are going away next year for a few (6 ?) months. I need travel insurance that will do the following. a) Cover my expensive camera and lenses. b) Better to deal with in terms of claims c) Not need a return trip back to OZ, as we are moving to another country after...

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Hi, anyone had any recent experiences with RACQ Travel Insurance - particularly with regard to pre-existing medical conditions - i have a few :(. i am mainly looking at about 5 weeks in the US/Canada, and another 3 weeks in Europe/Japan. another couple of options i am looking at are Covermore...

I now have a pre-existing condition (heart related). I have medical clearance to fly/travel, but I need to make sure that I have coverage should something happen. I am specifically looking for those who have had acceptance of a pre-existing condition (even if it took jumping through a few...

Hi all, Took out the Australia Post travel insurance predominantly for the rental car excess cover while stopping over in Perth enroute from Brisbane to Paraburdoo. The email reply to my query was just a cut and paste from their terms and conditions. The travel insurance terms and conditions...

Been searching this forum and cant find any information about the free travel insurance provided by the ANZ FF Black CC. It is underwritten by QBE: https://www.anz.com.au/content/dam/anzcomau/documents/pdf/premium-cards-insurances.pdf From what I can read, you just need to spend $250 on the...

Hi All, I have a TID annual travel insurance policy and recently had to make a claim because I was hospitalized overseas for a couple of weeks with a spontaneous Lung collapse. They handled the claim very professionally, but as part of the process I read the PDS again to see what I was...

FYI only, make your own comparisons If anyone wants a reasonable policy, inexpensive but reasonable coverage, (not the best and most expensive) get a quote through Woolworths. Use the promo code AMTRENEWAL and receive 10% off. I've used them for the past few years and have had no problems. 2...

Like many here, I’m in the habit of holding Annual Travel Insurance cover. I tend to take out a new policy for the following year at around the time that the existing policy period expires. Also like many here, I’m in the habit of booking award flights about a year in advance. I recently...

I have been given the run around by various people at ACE insurance regarding a very simple question. I want to purchase "top up" insurance to cover me for a trip lasting more than 180 days. Despite numerous phone calls and emails, some people at ACE say I can, some say I can't. Would anyone...

Hi all My sister is traveling to Europe in June, and is looking to utilise the free travel insurance offered on her above card. Obviously we will read the PDS carefully, but in the meantime, if anyone has advice on the quality of the Amex free insurance that would be great. Noteworthy...