Travel Insurance to Europe for 1 year

[Smoetyjim]

Hi guys,

Looking at heading over to Europe next year for up to a year. I've been looking around at travel insurance, but unsure as to what the best might be?

All the ones I've look at come in around the $900 mark.

Any help/suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Smoetyjim]

Any responses to this?

 

[Mattg]

I paid around $400 for 7 months in Europe, so presume that for 12 months you should be able to find something in the $700-800 range. I didn't know where to start searching either so had a look at Compare Car Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel Insurance & More | Compare the Market and just went with one of the cheaper options.

 

[Benn49]

I would have a look at good2gotravelinsurance, reasonably priced, used them before but never had to make a claim. The policy is underwritten by AIG Australia. Just make sure you read the PDS to make sure it meets your requirements.

 

[Smoetyjim]

Yeh, just did up a quote with good2go. $580. That's quite cheap. Are there any dramatic differences between the likes of what STA, or Flightcentre, Covermore, etc. might provide?

Could always ask for a price match as well for the same level product.

 

[Limewood]

ANZ Platinum credit card will cover your travel insurance if you spend just $250 on it using the card.

 

[Smoetyjim]

ANZ Platinum credit card will cover your travel insurance if you spend just $250 on it using the card.

I'm going for up to a year. How well does this compare?

 

[Benn49]

Yeh, just did up a quote with good2go. $580. That's quite cheap. Are there any dramatic differences between the likes of what STA, or Flightcentre, Covermore, etc. might provide?

Could always ask for a price match as well for the same level product.

From what i know and a quick glance at those policies AIG/good2go should provide a broader cover. That is comparing the Works/Comprehensive polices.
Also for your reference travel insurance through Flight Centre will most likely be with Covermore anyway.