Travel Insurance

The boss has always wanted to have a saying attributed to him, and he came into the office recently spouting this saying - so I guess his wish has been fulfilled!

"Unfamiliar surroundings greatly increase the risk of mishap - and the purpose of travel is to go to unfamiliar surroundings"
Matt Eliason 2004

Does this mean that we all turn into fumbling, stumbling idiots when we leave our homes?

But the bottom line remains -  wherever and when ever you travel you need travel insurance. 

Your policy may be just to cover something as simple as covering you for some lost luggage, or far more serious, such as the need to receive medical attention as a result of sickness or accident. It is easy to forget that in many countries, the cost of medical assistance can be very high, (take the USA for example) not to mention the cost associated for repatriation to your home country or state. 

Health costs incurred through accident or injury while overseas (or even away from your home state)  could be felt by you and your loved ones for years into the future, sometimes leading to crippling financial situations including loss of home and savings.

Depending on the type of travel you plan to undertake can also influence if your current medical insurer (if you have one) will cover you.

Trip insurance, sometimes called travel protection plans or trip cancellation insurance generally covers some or all costs in the event that you are forced to cancel your vacation due to accident, illness or certain other causes. This type of insurance also often covers travel assistance services, protection for lost or damaged baggage and medical coverage up to certain limits, depending on the policy.

In order to provide you with the best travel insurance to provide you with maximum protection and a minimum cost, we provide a selection of insurance options:

50% off all Travel Insurance with 1Cover Travel insurance - 1Cover offers comprehensive cheap & budget travel insurance so you are protected every time you travel. From discount holiday insurance packages to cheap worldwide travel, ski and backpackers insurance. Policies are underwritten by Allianz Australia Insurance Limited. Visit 1Cover now

Travel Insurance Center Offers a wide range of travel insurances from a number of insurance providers and covers Travel medicial or Emergency medical evacuation Trip protection Flight accident/Accidental death Annual multi-trip coverage Visit Travel Insurance Center

Travel Insurance Web This company offers a broad range of cover and low prices. They have have successfully delivered great value cover to UK travelers and are now looking to extend our offer to Australian residents. Travel Insurance Web offers single trip travel insurance and ski travel insurance to Australian residents, at great value for money and with a broad range of cover. Get a quote online

We are currenlly reviewing another insurance provider for this space

A note on terminology

Depending on your country, some terminology may be unfamiliar. For instance a deductable in the US is called an excess in many other countries. Please read this insurance terminology  primer to familiarise yourself with some of the terms used.