QBE Travel Insurance ... When Cruising 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 when travelling overseas.
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Cruising now automatically covered Free of Charge
Cover if you have been involved in, or your travel arrangements have been cancelled or delayed by a marine, air railway or motor vehicle accident or incident.
Cover (limit $1,000) to make reasonable additional travel arrangements within 48 hours of a public warning that could impact your travel arrangements.
Medical expenses and dental expenses, due to sudden and acute pain, incurred while onboard a cruiseship..
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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 |
Annual Multi Trip Travel Plan Regions |
| Region A |
Cover Including USA, South and Central America and Antartica |
| Region B |
Cover Excluding USA South and Central America and Antartica |
Key Benefits & Limits |
| Per Adult including accompanying children under 25 years. This list is a summary of some of the benefits and limits
covered by this policy. Please read PDS as conditions apply. |
International
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Cancellation or Holiday deferment cost |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Emergency travel arrangements, accommodation expenses |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Agents cancellation fees |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
| Medical and Dental Expenses |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Evacuation and Repatriation |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Denture Expenses due to sudden and acute pain
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$1,000 |
$1,000 |
Travel Delay |
$2,000 |
$1,500 |
Rental Vehicle Insurance Excess |
$5,000 |
$4,000 |
Luggage and Personal effect maximum item limit total |
$12,000 |
$15,000 |
Personal Computer: Laptops, Notebooks, Tablet PC's, personal digital assistants(PDA's), Smartphones and any other hand-held wireless devices that convey data or information.
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| Individual item limit |
$6,000 |
$6,000 |
Camera & Video individual item limit |
$4,000 |
$4,000 |
Dentures and dental prosthesis individual item limit |
$800 |
$800 |
Other individal item limit |
$700 |
$1,000 |
Emergency Luggage |
$500 |
$500 |
| Fraudulent Use of credit or debit cards |
$3,000 |
$3,000 |
Replacement passports and travel documents
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$3,000 |
$2,000 |
Stolen Cash |
$250 |
$250 |
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$10,000 |
$10,000 |
Personal Liability |
$3,000.000 |
$2,500.000 |
Legal Expenses |
$15,000 |
$15,000 |
Financial Default |
$10,000 |
$10,000 |
Additional Benefits you can purchase
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Specified Items: To cover expensive items. Cover up to $6,000 per item, maximum total for all items $15,000. Proof of value under 12 months is required. Valuation form |
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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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 from your residence 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. |
The premium payable for your travel insurance depends on a range of factors including your destination. You must select the travel plan based on your destination or the majority of your trip. |
The premium payable is per adult. A maximum of 2 adults can be named on a Certificate of Insurance. Accompanying child or children under 25 years are covered at no additional cost |
There is no provision to suspend this policy during the period of insurance. |
The international travel plan can be purchased up to 24 months in advance if you are aged under 70 years of age and up to 12 months in advance if you're 70 years of age or over. |
The Annual Travel Plan can be purchased up to 12 months in advance and is only available if you are under 70 years of age at the time the Certificate of Insurance is to be issued.. |
An excess of $200 applies to each claim unless the Nil Excess Premium is purchased. |
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 |
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Book & Pay
Direct to QBE
or Contact Us
for a Comparison Quote
on QBE travel insurance premiums including additional benefits |
QBE offers you a choice of travel insurance plans, it is up to you to choose the cover you need. Please email us or Ph: 07 5508 2658 ask QBE Ph:1300 555 017 if you are unsure of any aspect of the policy. |
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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 team of trained medical and insurance specialists, who can make decisions regarding your situation and provide assistance, are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide you with assistance when you need it 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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