It is easy to make a claim online. You will need to fill out the online claim form and attach receipts and other documents.
After you’ve made a claim online, you are still able to send us further supporting documents if you forget to do so in the first instance.
Emergency claims
In most cases, if you are hospitalised, our emergency assistance team will coordinate payment directly with the hospital, provided your policy coverage has been confirmed. If your medical expenses are likely to exceed $1,000, our emergency assistance team will handle the payment.
If our emergency team are not co-ordinating payments then you can make a claim online for medical expenses you have incurred. Specific documents that you will need to provide include:
While the type of claim you make will determine the need for specific supporting documents, there are some required documents that are applicable to all claims. These will generally include:
Luggage claims
If your items are lost, stolen, or damaged during your holiday, we may cover the repair costs or the value of your Luggage & Personal Effects. To support your claim, you'll need to provide documentation, which may include:
Cancellation claims
If your trip is cancelled or disrupted and you need to claim pre-paid travel expenses or lost deposits, please gather the following documentation to support your online claim:
It’s easy to make a claim online. You will need to fill out the online claims form, and attach receipts and other documents (all required documentation is listed on the online form. After you’ve made a claim online, you’re still able to send us further supporting documents if you forgot to do so in the first instance.
We only ask for the documents we need to process your claim. To find out exactly what you'll need, simply start an online claim. As you answer the questions about your claim, we'll let you know which documents are required.
For proof of ownership or purchase, we might ask for:
As a guideline, we advise that you submit your claim within 30 days of arriving home from your trip. However, we understand that it is not always possible to submit your claim within 30 days. If that’s the case, we advise you to submit your documentation as soon as possible. Claims take up to 10 business days to process once we have received all the relevant documentation.
NOTE: If you have a medical emergency overseas, you must contact our emergency assistance team immediately.
If you need to cancel your trip, notify any travel providers (airlines, accommodation, tour providers, etc) of your intention to cancel.
Make sure you check whether your travel providers will refund you. Sometimes, they will return deposits, fares, etc., depending on when you cancel and what your original contract states.
If you aren’t reimbursed, then check certificate of insurance and the PDS to see whether your circumstances are covered.
Once you have done this, and you intend to claim, you’ll need to obtain and supply confirmations, refund advices, and terms and conditions. We request these for lodgement of your claim.
We strive to assess all claims fairly, giving consideration to each individual circumstances and policy terms. If you are dissatisfied with the outcome of your claim, you may lodge a complaint and we will arrange for our decision to be reviewed as part of our internal dispute resolution process. If you wish to lodge a complaint for formal review, visit the Making a Complaint page.