Seniors Travel Insurance

Even when everything is planned perfectly, things can still go wrong – and travelling is no different! 

While we hope your trip goes smoothly, we’ve partnered with Allianz Global Assistance to help make sure you have the care and support you need in case something unexpected happens. 

Whether it’s the inconvenience of your luggage being delayed, or something more significant such as your trip being cancelled or an overseas medical emergency1, Seniors Travel Insurance can help take the worry out of your travelling so you can relax and enjoy creating lifelong memories.

DARE magazine

As a valued Australian Seniors customer, when you take out Seniors Travel Insurance, you’ll receive a complimentary online issue of DARE magazine, sent straight to your email inbox. Learn more and view the applicable Terms and Conditions.

General Insurance Code of Practice

We proudly comply with the General Insurance Code of Practice, so you can be sure you’ll receive the highest standard of service with the Australian Seniors team.

Benefits of choosing Seniors Travel Insurance

Pre-existing medical condition cover

Even with certain pre-existing medical conditions, you may still be eligible for cover for selected benefits under a Comprehensive, Multi-Trip or Domestic travel insurance plan. Just use the Seniors Travel Insurance online medical assessment and get an instant answer.

Proud Allianz Global Assistance partner

To make sure you have all the support and care you need while travelling, Australian Seniors has partnered with emergency medical assistance provider, Allianz Global Assistance. Allianz Global Assistance is part of the Allianz group, which is owned by Allianz SE.

Simple claims process

Our online portal makes claiming simple and gives you the flexibility to make a claim at your convenience. You can also choose to lodge a claim while you’re still travelling or wait until after you’ve returned home.

24/7 emergency assistance

Our friendly Australia-based team is just a phone call away, offering 24/7 support.

Get a quote online today

It’s easy to compare plans and customise your cover to suit you and your trip.

Epidemics and pandemics

When COVID-19 became a global pandemic in 2020, travel was changed forever. According to the Seniors Travel Research Insights 2022 report, many seniors are still wary of COVID related safety threats, with less than 1 in 5 (18%) taking their last ‘big’ holiday within the last year. Around 2 in 3 seniors have not had a ‘big’ holiday for 3 years or more. In the report, 9 in 10 seniors stated that they would never consider travelling internationally without insurance while 58% are now more likely to get travel insurance (or more cover) now than before 2020.

While Seniors Travel Insurance has a general exclusion against epidemics and pandemics, you may still be covered for certain events. For example, if your travel is impacted by COVID-19 border closures or mandatory quarantine periods, and you're forced to shorten or cancel your trip, you may be eligible to cancel your insurance policy and get either a full or partial refund for your premium. Additionally, if you’re positively diagnosed with COVID-19 when covered by a Seniors Travel Insurance policy, and haven’t travelled against the advice or warning of an Australian Government or which was published in a reliable mass media source, Seniors Travel Insurance may cover overseas emergency assistance, overseas medical and hospital expenses, trip cancellations, additional costs such as reasonable accommodation and travel expenses, plus other selected benefits.1

Be aware that many countries require proof of vaccination and COVID-19 testing, before they will grant entry, and some may have extra requirements. Stay up to date with all the latest international travel information from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Smartraveller website, World Health Organisation (WHO), and Department of Home Affairs.

Different levels of travel insurance plans to suit your travel needs

Depending how old you are, the length of your trip, and where you’re going, you may be offered one, two or three different plans, as set out below.

Domestic

Designed to cover personal liability, luggage, unexpected trip cancellations and more for a single trip within Australia.1 If you pay extra premiums, you can also apply to add optional Snow, Cruise and Adventure packs, increase personal item and/or valuables limits, and apply for pre-existing medical condition cover on selected benefits.

Essentials

Cost-effective and designed to cover for overseas medical and hospital expenses, up to $2.5m personal liability cover, luggage, and unexpected trip cancellation for a single overseas trip.1

Comprehensive

Designed to offer cover for a single overseas trip, this plan is designed to cover expenses which include medical, hospital and dental, personal liability, luggage and unexpected trip cancellations. It also has higher benefit limits for some benefits as well as additional benefits, and you may be able to add Snow, Cruise and Adventure packs for an additional premium, as well as increase limits for personal items or valuables and apply for pre-existing medical condition cover.1

Multi-Trip

Covering the insured persons named on the Certificate of Insurance for multiple trips for domestic and/or international within a 12-month period, this plan has all the benefits of the Comprehensive Plan for overseas trips, and benefits of the Domestic Plan for domestic trips.1 For an extra premium, you can apply to add Snow, Cruise and Adventure packs, as well as increase individual limits for personal items and/or valuables. You can also apply to cover a pre-existing medical condition.

Things you should know

  • Terms, conditions, limits, sub-limits and exclusions apply to each level of cover and optional packs. For full details and to decide which cover and/or optional pack  is right for you, refer to our Product Disclosure Statement (PDS). The Target Market Determination is available here.
  • A general exclusion applies to all cover if a claim arises due to not following an advice or travel alert by the Australian government or published in a reliable mass media source prior to commencement of your travel. 
  • Age eligibility applies for some cover levels and additional optional packs.
  • Policies have a base excess applicable to all claims apart from some benefits as listed in the PDS. You have the option to vary the base excess, however this may alter your premium.
  • Some medical conditions may not be covered or be able to be accepted as a pre-existing condition. Our online medical assessment provides an instant outcome. If accepted, an additional premium and a medical excess may be applicable.
  • Cover for personal liability isn’t included in the additional Adventure Pack or the Snow Pack options.

Optional cover

According to the Seniors Travel Research Insights 2022 report, 40% of seniors plan holidays with cultural, culinary and nature loving experiences. And while most seniors (65%) are motivated by the desire to relax and learn about the world, a growing percentage (11%) is driven by the desire to have new experiences, seeking all kinds of adventure on their overseas and domestic travel.

If you’re the adventurous type, you may be eligible to add one or more of the following options to your Comprehensive, Multi-Trip or Domestic plan1 for an additional premium. 

Snow Pack

If you’re planning a trip to the snow, a Snow Pack is designed to cover snow sport activities including skiing, snowboarding, sledding, tobogganing or tubing. It is also designed to cover overseas snow sport emergency assistance, loss or damage to equipment, and more.1

Cruise Pack

Are you heading out to sea? A Cruise Pack is designed to cover onboard medical costs you might incur while on your cruise, ship to shore evacuation, cancellation of pre-paid shore excursions, cabin confinement and more.1

Adventure Pack

If you love feeling the rush of adrenaline on your getaways, adding an Adventure Pack to your plan is designed to cover adventure activities such as motorcycles, mopeds and scooters, quad biking, zip lining, river tubing, animal handling (under appropriate supervision) and more.1

Increased Item Limits Cover

Do you like taking personal items or valuables with you while on holiday? If so, you may be able to add Increased Item Limits Cover to your plan for an additional premium, so your high-value item may be covered should it be stolen, lost or damaged.1

Cover types

Once you’ve chosen the plan that’s best suited to the specific requirements of your upcoming trip, Seniors Travel Insurance will assign one of the following types of cover to your plan so you’ll know what benefit limits will apply to you.

Single

Cover for you and any dependants cited in the Certificate of Insurance. Named dependants must be under 25 years old, can’t be employed full-time, and must be with you for your entire journey.1

Duo

Cover for you and another person travelling together who’ll be named on the Certificate of Insurance. They can’t be a dependant and must be with you for at least 75% of your journey.1

Family

Cover for you, your spouse/partner, and any dependants that are named on the Certificate of Insurance. The dependants must be under 25 years old, can’t be employed full-time, and must be with you for 100% of your journey.1

Travelling soon?

Travel the safer way.

For cover during your trip, get a Seniors Travel Insurance quote today.

Travel Insurance Frequently Asked Questions

If I contract an epidemic or pandemic, such as COVID-19, while travelling, am I covered?

This product has a general exclusion, with limited exceptions, against epidemics and pandemics. That means we don’t cover claims that arise from, or are related to, an epidemic or pandemic. However, you are covered under selected benefits in this product if, during your period of cover, you are positively diagnosed as suffering a sickness recognised as an epidemic or pandemic, such as COVID-19. Refer to the Product Disclosure Statement to see which benefits offer cover in the event that you contract a sickness recognised as an epidemic or pandemic, and the terms, conditions, limits and exclusions that apply.

If you have any questions call us on 1300 051 095 (Weekdays 8am-7pm AEST Saturday 8am-5pm AEST).

Can I get a refund on my travel insurance policy premium if my travel plans have been cancelled or shortened by an epidemic or pandemic, such as COVID-19?

If a COVID-19 border closure or mandatory quarantine period prevents you from travelling, or requires you to shorten your journey while travelling, you may be entitled to cancel your policy and receive a partial or full premium refund; refer to the Product Disclosure Statement for conditions.

If you have any questions or would like to apply for a refund call us on 1300 051 095 (Weekdays 8am-7pm AEST Saturday 8am-5pm AEST).

How far in advance can I purchase travel insurance?

It’s up to you when you purchase travel insurance, however, keep in mind these three things:

  1. You can purchase travel insurance up to 12 months in advance.
  2. You must purchase travel insurance before you start your journey. Your journey starts when any traveller named on the Certificate of Insurance leaves home or work in Australia to commence travel.
  3. Depending on the plan you choose you may have trip cancellation cover, which covers unexpected trip cancellation, rescheduling or shortening from the date your Certificate of Insurance is issued. So, consider purchasing travel insurance as soon as you’ve booked and paid for some or all of your trip as you may be covered for such events before you depart.

I'm going on multiple trips this year, do I have to purchase a travel insurance policy for each trip?

Our Multi-Trip Plan offers a high-level of cover for multiple trips to your chosen destinations within a 12-month period. Each individual trip will be limited to 15, 30 or 45 days and is chosen during your quote. This is a summary only. Terms, conditions, limits and exclusions apply; refer to the Product Disclosure Statement.

What is a general exclusion?

A general exclusion, sometimes referred to as a policy exclusion, is an exclusion that applies to all policy benefits, regardless of when the travel insurance policy was purchased. Should a general exclusion apply, your travel insurance policy will not provide cover for the specified event, activities or circumstances. Refer to the General Exclusions in the Product Disclosure Statement.

What do I do if I need emergency assistance on my trip?

Call emergency services immediately if your condition is life threatening. Call us on +61 7 3305 7499 (overseas) or 1800 010 075 (within Australia).

If the unexpected happens while on your trip call us as soon as you can, our Australian-based case managers are here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with registered nurses and doctors available when you need them. They’ll step you through the process and take care of things. If you can’t call us straight away, make sure you keep any documentation that may help with your claim, this could include, receipts, invoices, medical records or police reports, and contact us as soon as you’re able to.

  1. Terms, conditions, limits, sub-limits and exclusions apply.  For full details and to decide which cover is right for you, you must read our Product Disclosure Statement.

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