RAC Travel Insurance. What’s on offer and how does it work?
When travelling, you might face some unforeseen events or unexpected expenses. Travel insurance can help you cover these events and some might also provide...
Travel insurance is an important part of planning an international or domestic trip as travel doesn’t always go smoothly. An insurance policy can provide financial support and some insurers might even offer medical assistance.
NIB is a travel insurance provider that offers different plans to suit the needs of the trip you’re taking.
This article will guide you through the NIB’s travel insurance packages, the benefits and exclusions, the payouts, the fees, and COVID-19 inclusions. You’ll also get an idea of how to purchase a policy and how to file a claim.
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NIB offers a range of travel insurance plans for international and domestic trips with different levels of coverage to suit your needs. You can find plans with coverage for medical assistance, lost luggage, cancelled or delayed trips, sports activities, and more.
NIB offers a number of travel insurance packages with varying benefits and limits.
The international travel insurance packages are:
The domestic travel insurance packages are:
Additionally, NIB offers an annual multi-trip plan for domestic and international travel.
Pacific International Insurance Pty Ltd is the underwriter.¹
The benefits NIB travel insurance offers differ based on your chosen plan. Some general benefits are:
NIB travel insurance offers a number of plans and covers for international and domestic travel. The Product Disclosure Statements will give you a detailed view of all the benefits offered. You can find some of the benefits mentioned below.³
Benefit/Plan | International comprehensive | International essentials | Annual multi-trip | Australian travel plan | Australian cancellation & additional expense |
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Cancellation or holiday deferment costs | Chosen limit | Chosen limit | Chosen limit | Chosen limit | Chosen limit |
Emergency travel arrangements and accommodation expenses | Unlimited | AUD$15,000 | Unlimited | AUD$10,000 | AUD$2,000 |
Overseas medical expenses | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | NA | NA |
Medical evacuation and repatriation | Unlimited | AUD$500,000 | Unlimited | AUD$50,000 | NA |
Travel delay (after 6 hours) | AUD$2,000, with limit of AUD$250 per 24 hours | AUD$1,000, with limit of AUD$250 per 24 hours | AUD$2,000, with limit of AUD$250 per 24 hours | AUD$500, with limit of AUD$250 per 24 hours | NA |
Rental vehicle insurance excess | AUD$5,000 | AUD$2,000 | AUD$5,000 | AUD$5,000 | NA |
Luggage and personal effects | AUD$12,000 | AUD$5,000 | AUD$12,000 | AUD$4,000 | NA |
Personal liability | AUD$2,500,000 | AUD$1,000,000 | AUD$2,500,000 | AUD$300,000 | NA |
COVID-19 travel costs | AUD$10,000 | NA | AUD$7,500 | AUD$2,500 | NA |
As seen on 17 April 2024
The premium you’re charged for the policy will depend on a number of factors, including the level and type of cover you choose. The main factors are¹:
NIB travel insurance has a few exclusions. Following are some activities that might lead to losses and are not covered by the insurance¹:
The eligibility for NIB travel insurance differs with the plans. The general criteria are as follows¹:
Here’s how you can get NIB travel insurance:
You can make a claim with NIB travel insurance by following the steps below²:
Depending on your chosen plan, you might find some COVID-19-related events covered. Cancellation and additional expenses plan offers no COVID-19 benefits. The following table gives an overview of the COVID-19 benefits under other plans⁴:
International comprehensive | International essentials | Annual multi-trip | Australian travel plan | |
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Overseas medical expenses | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | NA |
Medical evacuation and repatriation | Unlimited | AUD$500,000 | Unlimited | AUD$50,000 |
COVID-19 travel costs | AUD$10,000 | Not insured | AUD$7,500 | AUD$2,500 |
As seen on 17 April 2024
You can contact NIB in the following ways:
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