QBE International Travel Plans ... for Single Trips Worldwide |
QBE Travel insurance can protect against the financial costs that result from situations where things go wrong and travellers find themselves in need of urgent medical attention
or assistance while travelling overseas.
QBE offers you a choice of travel insurance plans,
it is up to you to choose the cover
you need. If you are unsure of any aspect of the policy, please Ph: 07 5508 2658 or email or ask QBE Ph:1300 555 017
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NEW
'FREE' Cruising Cover Worldwide
Medical expenses and dental expenses, due to sudden and acute pain, incurred onboard cruiseships now covered automatically
'Free of Charge'. |
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'FREE' Cover for Snow Sports
in New Zealand
Snow boarding, skiing and ski biking are covered.
The Additional Benefits for Snow Sports is required
for all other regions and destinations.
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List of Destinations & Regions:
International Travel Plans.
Over 200 destinations with seven travel zones which allow lower costs for low risk areas. |
QBE International Travel Plan Regions
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Region Selection. You must nominate the country or region where you are spending the majority of your trip, and whether you are spending more than 72 hours in the USA, South or Central America or Antarctica |
Region 1
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Cover for the USA, Central and South America, Antarctica.
Nominate Region 1 if more than 72 hours is spent in these destinations |
Region 2
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Cover for Africa and Canada.
Not available if region 1applies |
Region 3
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Cover for Europe and the Middle East.
Not available if region 1applies or the majority of the trip is in region 2 |
Region 4
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Cover for China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, India, Malaysia, Vietnam, Korea and other Asia.
Not available if region 1applies or majority of trip is in regions 2 or 3 |
Region 5
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Cover for UK and Ireland.
Not available if region 1 applies or majority of trip is in regions 2,3 or 4 |
Region 6
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Cover for Indonesia and Bali, South Pacific Islands, Norfolk Island and South Pacific cruises
Not available if region 1applies or majority of trip is in regions 2,3,4 or 5 |
Region 7
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Cover for New Zealand.
Not available if region 1applies or majority of trip is in regions 2,3,4,5 or 6 |
International Travel Plans - Key Benefits & Limits |
Per Adult including any accompanying dependant children under 25 years. This list is a summary of some of the benefits and limits
covered by this policy. Please read the PDS as conditions apply. |
Applicable Limits
Per Adult
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Cancellation or Holiday deferment cost |
Unlimited |
Emergency travel arrangements and accomodation expenses |
Unlimited |
Medical and Dental Expenses |
Unlimited |
Evacuation and Repatriation |
Unlimited |
Denture Expenses due to sudden and acute pain
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$1,000 |
Travel Delay |
$2,000 |
Agents Cancellation Fees |
$2,000 |
Rental Vehicle Insurance Excess |
$5,000 |
Luggage and Personal effect maximum item limit total - conditions apply |
$12,000 |
Personal Computer: Laptop, notebooks, blackberry and other hand-held personal digital assistants individual item limit |
$6,000 |
Camera & Video individual item limit |
$4,000 |
Watches and Jewellery individual item limit |
$700 |
Dentures and dental prosthesis individual item limit |
$800 |
Other individal item limit |
$700 |
Emergency Luggage |
$500 |
| Fraudulent Use of credit or debit cards |
$3,000 |
Replacement passports and travel documents
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$3,000 |
Stolen Cash |
$250 |
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$10,000 |
Personal Liability |
$3,000.000 |
Legal Expenses |
$15,000 |
Financial Default |
$10,000 |
Additional Benefits you can purchase
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Specified Items: To cover items worth more than the item limit of $700. Cover up to $6,000 per item, maximum total for all items $15,000. |
Additional Rental Vehicle Insurance Excess: Cover can be increased to $5,000. Additional $20 per $500 unit of cover. |
Excess: Consider the $NIL excess option to cover your personal effects and equipment (less depreciation) otherwise you will have to pay $200 for each claim made.
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Snow Sports Cover Option: Cover for participating in a snow sports activity can be purchased for an additional premium. (except New Zealand which is covered at no extra charge) . |
Please read the PDS as conditions apply |
Guidelines
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The Certificate of Insurance must be issued prior to the commencement of our trip. Please include the dates for departure and return to your residence when quoting. |
Insurance is not available to travellers outside of Australia |
The terms and conditions of the QBE policy are subject to the laws of the Australian state or territory where the Certificate of Insurance is issued. You agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of that state or territory. |
There is no provision to suspend this policy during the period of insurance. |
Extensions |
Available if you are under 70 Years when the original Certificate of Insurance issued, and up to a maximum total duration of 24 months from departure. |
Available if you are 70 Years or over when the original Certificate of Insurance issued, and up to the maximum total duration applicable to your age band. |
Existing Medical Conditions - including pregnancy (EMC) |
QBE Existing Medical Conditions [EMC]:
You must tell QBE if you or anyone in your travelling party has a High Risk EMC or requires cover for any other EMC other than those automatically covered. (see PDS for details) |
Existing Medical Conditions of a Non Travelling Relative or Business Partner |
You may also choose to take out cover to protect you if your trip is cancelled, cut short or disrupted due to an Existing Medical Condition of a non-travelling relative or business partner. Provided they are under 80 years of age you can apply to cover their EMC if their state of health could disrupt your travel plans even though they are not travelling with you. (see PDS for details)
If you do not select this additional benefit there will be no cover if your trip is cancelled, cut short or disrupted as a result of your non-travelling relative's or business partner's existing medical condition. Application for cover is available when quoting online. |
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Book & Pay
Direct to QBE
or Contact Us
for a Comparison Quote
on QBE travel insurance premiums including additional benefits |
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International PDS Brochure |
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One Qantas Frequent Flyer point can be earned for every two dollars spent on an International Travel Plan. You will be eligible for these points upon departure. |
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For international travel, always confirm the status of your destination with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) on their web site...smartraveller.gov.au DFAT has complete travel related advice and information |
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When disaster strikes and the unthinkable happens, it's reassuring to know someone back home is ready to take your call and assist you. The dedicated QBE Assist travellers' assistance teams are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide you with assistance when you need it most. QBE's in-house emergency assistance service OMEGA has been providing help to travellers since 1992. It's comforting to know the person you are speaking to, is part of the QBE Travel team of trained medical and insurance specialists, who can make decisions regarding your situation and provide assistance when you need it the most. |
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Making A Claim
Claims can be lodged 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from overseas, within Australia or when you return home. |
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