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World2Cover travel insurance is for Australians who have the ‘world 2 cover’ and need a great-value travel cover to boot.
* Terms and Conditions and Exclusions apply.
World2Cover was established in Australian in 2015 and is part of the Tokio Marine Group, one of the oldest general insurance companies in the world. Today, the company operates in over 40 countries and employs thousands of people globally.
World2Cover follows a global philosophy of being a ‘good company’, comprising of three fundamental pillars:
World2Cover aims to give its customers the highest level of customer service without the red tape and offers multiple travel insurance plans to suit different travel and budget needs.
Cover varies depending on your level cover and can include:
You can also add to your policy:
Essentials. This is a mid-range policy providing unlimited cover for overseas medical emergency costs. It also covers up to a limited amount for loss of luggage or personal effects, theft of cash, cancellation fees, lost deposits, emergency expenses, as well as rental vehicle excess, legal liability, loss of income and accidental death or disability.
Domestic. This policy offers coverage for cancellations, loss of deposits, luggage or personal belongings, emergency expenses, rental car excess, loss of income as well as legal liability, accidental death or disability; all for travel within Australia.
Ski and winter sports. This is an extra protection you can add to your existing travel insurance plan (excluding basic cover) offering coverage for unexpected events relating to snow and winter sports including piste closures, bad weather and avalanches, loss or theft of ski packs and hire equipment, etc.
World2Cover offers singles and family cover options for all travel insurance plans.
Persons over the age the 75 will not be covered under any policy.
For more information on what specific policies cover, read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS).
If you’re looking for ‘no fuss, no muss’ travel insurance, World2Cover offers several easy to understand policies for different budgets and trips. Whether you’re travelling alone, with a friend or as a family, travel insurance is designed to give you peace of mind that, if things do go wrong, you’ll at least be safe financially.
You can lodge a claim with World2Cover online by registering on the ‘how to claim’ portal using the email you supplied to buy your policy. You will then receive an email with instructions on how to set up a password, and you’ll be able to fill out a claim form once you’re logged in. You can also claim over the phone, via email or by mail.Once submitted, your claim will be assessed within 10 business days. World2Cover will notify you in case you need to submit any further information/documentation for your claim. All claims should be submitted within 30 days of your return to Australia.
A standard excess applies to World2Cover travel insurance plans, but your total excess will ultimately depend on your level of cover and the benefit(s) you’re claiming. You can opt to pay an additional premium amount to remove any excess on your claims. Your total excess owed is shown on your Certificate of Insurance (COI).
Yes. World2Cover provides cover for some pre-existing medical conditions, including pregnancy, although restrictions may apply. In some circumstances, World2Cover may ask that you complete an online medical assessment to assess whether you can be insured for certain pre-existing medical conditions.
In case of emergency or if you need urgent assistance, you can call World2Cover’s 24/7 emergency assistance helpline (reverse charge from overseas).
You may be asked to provide the following information:
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