Business updates
Issued: 7 April 2021
From Monday 19 April 2021, quarantine-free travel between Australia and New Zealand will start. While the smartraveller advice level for New Zealand has moved down to level two “Exercise a high degree of caution”, the Government has advised that those undertaking travel will need to plan for the possibility of having travel disrupted if there is an outbreak.
There is no cover for COVID-19 under any of our policies, including if quarantine-free travel is paused or suspended.
Detailed information about quarantine-free travel can be found on the Department of Home Affairs website.
Important information about cancellation premiums
Issued: 30 September 2020
If you bought your single trip travel insurance policy before 1 October 2020 and wish to cancel it before your start date of travel, we will refund your premium and waive our $35 cancellation premium.
If you bought your single trip travel insurance policy on or after 1 October 2020 and wish to cancel it before your start date of travel, we will refund your premium less the $35 cancellation premium.
Once you have cancelled your policy, you will not be able to lodge a claim.
Important policy sales information
Updated: 1 September 2020
Please read this important information before buying travel insurance policies during the Novel coronavirus outbreak.
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Tropical Cyclone Idai
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Tropical Cyclone Oma
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Extreme cold weather, USA
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Travel insurance policy information regarding the extreme cold weather in the USA.
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Travel insurance policy information regarding the volcanic eruption on Ambae Island, Vanuatu.
Airport strikes, Germany
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Travel insurance policy information regarding the airport strikes in Germany.
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