QBE International Travel Plans ... for Single Trips Worldwide |
Whether your trip is for Business, Leisure, Cruising overseas or
just visiting your friends ...
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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. |
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NEW
'FREE' Cruising Cover Worldwide
Medical, dental and hospital expenses incurred onboard cruiseships in International waters 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 1 applies |
Region 3
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Cover for Europe and the Middle East.
Not available if region 1 applies 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 1 applies 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 1 applies 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 1 applies 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 costs due to severe weather, natural disaster, sudden serious illness or injury that stops you from travelling during your trip |
Unlimited |
Emergency travel arrangements and accomodation expenses |
Unlimited |
Medical & non-medical and hospital 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 |
$12,000 |
Personal Computersl aptops, notebooks, tablets, smartphones & other hand-held wireless devices that convey data or information. 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 - Benefits are available prior and post departure
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Specified Items: You can cover items worth more than the item limit specified on payment of an additional amount. Maximum item $6,000. Total all items $15,000. Please ensure you have proof of valuation not more than 12 months old. 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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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 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 are 70 years of age or over. |
An excess of $200 applies to each claim unless the Nil Excess Premium is purchased. |
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 |
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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QBE ASSIST 24hr World-Wide Emergency Assistance
QBE Assist is a team of highly trained medical and insurance specialists, ready to help policyholders in the event of an accident, illness or mishap during their trip.
The QBE assist team has full authority to act in the event of a situation arising, thereby empowering them to act quickly and effectively in the event of an emergency.
When disaster strikes and the unthinkable happens, it's reassuring to know someone back home is ready to take your call and assist you. |
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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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