Travel Insurance Australia

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This Squidoo lens - titled Travel Insurance Australia - is intended to provide information on travel insurance for Australian travellers. By searching online it is often possible to get much better deals than through a travel agent. Though currently new, it is hoped that this lens will serve as a starting point in this search, with information and user reviews that will assist in comparing the cover that is available.

If you have used any of the below Australian travel insurance providers please help to develop this lens for future Australian travellers by leaving a comment. Thank you! For more information on travel health and insurance, visit smarttraveller.gov.au

QBE Travel Insurance

QBE Travel Insurance is a division of QBE Insurance (Australia) Ltd. The QBE Insurance Group is Australia's largest international general insurer, operating in Australia since 1886. QBE Travel Insurance offers policy holders a wide variety of cover across Domestic, International and Annual Travel Insurance. Round the clock assistance is made available by the QBE Travel Team consisting of trained medical and insurance specialists based in Australia. Travel Insurance claims can be lodged with QBE Travel Insurance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week either from overseas or from within Australia. Access QBE Travel Insurance with a 20% discount.

Features
Plans offered - International, Domestic, Australian & New Zealand Cancellation, Mature Age and Annual Multi-trip
Quotes available online - Yes
Underwriter - QBE Insurance (Australia) Ltd
Website - www.qbetravelinsurance.com.au

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Toursafe Travel Insurance

Toursafe Travel Insurance offers a wide selection of overseas and Australian travel policies, and has provided cover to more than a million Australian travellers. Toursafe is underwritten by QBE Insurance (Australia) Ltd, Australia's largest international general insurer. Round the clock emergency assistance is provided by OMEGA, QBE's in house emergency assistance service who provides help to more than 350 thousand travellers per year. Access Toursafe Travel Insurance with a 20% discount.

Features
Plans offered - International, Domestic, Australian & New Zealand Cancellation, Mature Age and Annual Multi-trip
Quotes available online - Yes
Underwriter - QBE Insurance (Australia) Ltd
Website - www.toursafe.com.au

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    Samantha Dirk Jan 17, 2012 @ 10:40 pm | delete
    For travel that takes you away for longer than 90 days or for manual work would medical claims still be covered by the travel insurance purchased?
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    traveltothere Jan 18, 2012 @ 3:22 pm | delete
    It would be best to refer to the product disclosure statement for full policy terms and conditions.
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    aussieholidaybookings Jun 7, 2011 @ 8:22 pm | delete
    Hi there,
    wow great lens realy usefull content nice work
    cheers mark :)
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    traveltothere Mar 18, 2009 @ 4:01 am | delete
    That is correct, it does depend on the reseller. I just checked and the discount does seem to have been changed to 20%. Thank you for bringing this to my attention, I have change this page to reflect the correct discount.
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    Quinny Mar 15, 2009 @ 11:01 pm | delete
    Checked out the % discount saving on an international 29 day to to continental Europe,Middle East Japan, Africa for 2 adults. Usinf this site. Could only seem to get a 20% discount of- not the 30% Stated. Why is this So ?? Doesthe discount depend on the reseller of the product?

Suresave Travel Insurance

Suresave Travel Insurance is an authorised representative of the Mondial Assistance Group, and offers a range of overseas and domestic policies to Australian travellers. Providing 24 hour, 7 day a week emergency assistance and with more than 35 call centres in 28 countries, Mondial Assistance is the world's largest travel assistance company. Suresave Travel Insurance Australia is underwritten by Allianz Australian Insurance Ltd, one of the world's largest financial institutions. Access Suresave Travel Insurance with a 25% discount.

Features
Plans offered - International, Domestic, Australian & New Zealand Cancellation and Annual Multi-trip
Quotes available online - Yes
Underwriter - Allianz Australian Insurance Ltd
Website - www.suresave.net.au

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Cover-More Travel Insurance

As Australia's first choice for travel insurance, Cover-More administers more travel insurance sales, claims and medical assessments than any other Australian provider. Established in 1986 and entirely Australian owned, Cover-More Travel Insurance now has operations in Australia, New Zealand and the UK. 24 hour emergency assistance is provided through a sister company Customer Care Pty Ltd, and Cover-More is also a member of the International Assistance Group who provides travel assistance to more than 127 million policy holders per year. Access Cover-More Travel Insurance.

Features
Plans offered - International - Single Trip and Annual
Quotes available online - Yes
Underwriter - Vero Insurance Ltd
Website - www.covermore.com.au

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