Category: Insurance How-To
Clear, jargon-free guides to understanding and claiming travel insurance.
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Baggage Insurance: Is It Worth It?
Losing your luggage is infuriating, but is the baggage cover in your travel insurance actually useful? Here’s what it covers, what it excludes, and when it’s worth having.
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How to Make a Travel Insurance Claim (And Actually Get Paid)
Filing a travel insurance claim incorrectly is one of the most common reasons claims are delayed or rejected. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making a successful claim.
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Scooter and Rental Car Cover Overseas: What Australians Need to Know
Renting a scooter in Bali or a car in the USA? Standard travel insurance may not have you covered. Here’s how to make sure you’re protected on the road overseas.
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How to Read a Travel Insurance Product Disclosure Statement (PDS)
The PDS is the most important document in travel insurance, and most people never read it. Here’s how to find the sections that matter.
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Travel Insurance for Families: What Every Australian Parent Needs to Know
Travelling with kids adds a layer of complexity to travel insurance. Here’s how to find the right family travel insurance policy and avoid the most common mistakes.
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Adventure Sports Travel Insurance: What’s Covered and What Isn’t
From scuba diving to bungee jumping, skydiving to skiing, adventure activities need special consideration in your travel insurance policy. Here’s the definitive guide.
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Travelling with Pre-existing Medical Conditions: A Complete Australian Guide
A pre-existing condition doesn’t mean you can’t get travel insurance, it means you need to be more careful about which policy you choose and what you declare.
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Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance: What’s Actually Covered
Medical evacuation from a remote location or overseas hospital can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Understanding what evacuation cover includes, and excludes, could save you everything.