Frequently Asked Questions
Below is a list of Frequently Asked Questions. Simply click the arrowed button next to each question to show the answer.
COVID -19 FAQ's
Important Information: As COVID-19 is considered a known event, cover restrictions and exclusions will apply for related events or losses. No cover is provided for any claim arising from travel restrictions due to government orders, advisories, regulations, directives, or border closures. No cover is provided for any losses for trip cancellation, trip delay and/or additional expenses due to COVID-19 unless otherwise specified in the Travel Alert available here.
COVID 19 Domestic Benefits
There is some cover available relating to COVID-19 as outlined below.
If you are diagnosed with COVID-19 after the purchase of an individual travel insurance policy and prior to departure, you will be covered for trip cancellation, provided you have a confirmed and documented diagnosis at the time of departure. Cover is subject to the terms and conditions of your policy.
If you are diagnosed with COVID-19 while on a covered trip, you will be covered for reasonable and necessary additional expenses, as long as you have a confirmed and documented diagnosis, and your trip was not in conflict with any travel restrictions or advice (as above). Cover is subject to the terms and conditions of your policy.
This COVID-19 benefit outlined above is subject to you meeting all terms and conditions of your policy.
COVID 19 Cover International Benefits Inclusions
If you are diagnosed with COVID-19 after the purchase of an individual international travel insurance policy, prior to departure or during your covered trip, please check the COVID 19 Cover section in your applicable international travel insurance policy wording for full coverage and benefits.
Such coverage is always subject to you meeting all other terms and conditions of your policy.
If you are waiting on COVID-19 test results and your travel plans are impacted or you cannot travel at your scheduled departure time we suggest that you contact your travel providers to discuss your options.
If you intend to lodge a claim while waiting on test results such claim will be considered on its merits, taking into account the individual circumstances of the claim and the terms and conditions of the policy.
If you can no longer travel to your scheduled destination due to State, Territory or Federal government or health authority travel advisories, restrictions or warnings, you will not be covered for trip cancellation. Please refer to the General Exclusions in the relevant Policy Wording which excludes cover for “any claim arising from travel restrictions due to government orders, advisories, regulations, directives or border closures.” If you are unable to travel due to travel restrictions or border closures, we suggest you contact your travel providers to discuss your options.
For information relating to travel restrictions within Australia and departing from Australia, please visit the following sites:
https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au
https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/
https://www.australia.gov.au/#state-and-territory-government-information
Yes, if you have not begun your trip and you have not or do not intend to submit a claim against your policy, you can change the dates in your insurance policy. Please contact our Customer Service Team to arrange by calling 1800 017 682.
It depends on the reason why you need to cancel your travel. Please read the Product Disclosure Statement and Policy Wording for terms and conditions. This document outlines what is covered and also exclusions that apply. If you are unsure about coverage please contact our Customer Service Team who can provide you with details on coverage.
You are eligible for a refund of your premium if you meet all of the following conditions:
- You request a refund within 14 days of purchasing your policy; after this 14-day period, the premium is non-refundable.
- You have not started your trip, and
- You have not filed a claim.
No, there is an exclusion in your policy for pandemics/epidemics, including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and any variations of it, unless otherwise provided under the COVID-19 cover section of your applicable international policy wording.
If you no longer want to travel, or you change your mind and decide not to travel, you are not covered under our policies. We suggest you contact your airline or travel provider to discuss your options.
General FAQs
A Target Market Determination is a document created by AIG which seeks to offer customers, distributors and staff with an understanding of the class of customers for which the product has been designed and sets out:
- who is in the target market and who the product is not designed for;
- any distribution conditions and restrictions for the product;
- review periods and events that may trigger a review of the TMD; and
- reporting obligations for AIG’s distributors.
The TMD is not intended and should not be treated as a full summary of the product’s terms and conditions and is not intended to provide financial advice. Customers must refer to the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and any supplementary disclosure documents for the terms and conditions of the product when making a decision to acquire the product.
TMD’s for all AIG retail products are available on AIG’s website here
AIG is committed to offering high quality insurance products to meet our customer needs and which offer real value. AIG achieve this by taking a consumer-centric approach when designing and distributing our products.
If you are an Australian permanent resident and are undertaking travel to an overseas destination, or travelling within Australia including Lord Howe Island, Cocos Island, Christmas Island, and intend to return to your home in Australia upon completion of your trip, You will be eligible to apply for cover under a AIG Travel Insurance policy (underwritten by AIG Australia Limited, ABN 93 004 727 753, AFSL 381686, trading in Australia as AIG).
Children under 25 years of age who are financially dependent upon you and travelling with you, are covered free of charge on International, Multi Trip and Domestic Comprehensive products.
For International Travellers aged under 70
Single Cover
The Policy covers You and Your financially dependent children or grandchildren, who are all under 25 years of age, who travel with You.
Family Cover
The Policy covers You and Your financially dependent children or grandchildren, who are all under 25 years of age, plus Your spouse, de facto partner of either gender or any adult Travelling Companion named in the Certificate of Insurance, all of whom must travel with You.
The Policy Holder must be between 18 and 69 years of age and needs to be included in the cover as an Insured Person.
For International and Domestic Travellers aged 70+
Single Cover
The Policy covers You and Your financially dependent children or grandchildren, who are all under 25 years of age, who travel with You.
Family Cover is not available for travellers aged 70+
For Domestic Traveller aged under 70
Domestic Comprehensive Cover
Single Cover
The Policy covers You and Your financially dependent children or grandchildren, who are all under 25 years of age, who travel with You.
Family Cover
The Policy covers You and Your financially dependent children or grandchildren, who are all under 25 years of age, plus Your spouse, de facto partner of either gender or any adult Travelling Companion named in the Certificate of Insurance all of who must travel with You.
The Policy Holder must be between 18 and 69 years of age and needs to be included in the cover as an Insured Person.
Domestic Cancellation and Emergency Expenses Cover
You can nominate up to 10 additional insured persons per policy. Premium are on a per fare-paying person basis.
The Policy Holder must be between 18 and 69 years of age and needs to be included in the cover as an Insured Person.
For Frequent Travellers aged under 70
If You selected single cover, the Policy covers You and Your financially dependent children or grandchildren, who are all under 25 years of age, who travel with You.
If You selected a family cover, the Policy covers each named Adult for travel without the other. Any financially dependent children that are aged between 18 and 25 and are listed on the Family policy will require their own travel insurance policy should the be travelling without the two listed Adults.
International Travel Plans (F12, C12, D12, E12)
- You should select the travel plan designated for Your destination.
- If You have a multiple destination itinerary You should select the travel plan for the destination where You will spend the majority of Your Trip overseas, except where You will spend more than 96 hours of Your Trip in the continents of North America, South America or Antarctica.
- If You will spend more than 96 hours of Your Trip in the continents of North America, South America or Antarctica then You must select the Platinum Plan.
This policy will not cover any loss, damage or legal liability arising directly or indirectly from Travel in, to, or through Afghanistan, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Iran, Iraq, Liberia, Sudan, or Syria. Click here for more information to help you identify which plan suits your itinerary.
If you are travelling on an international cruise, select the Region where the cruise will spend the majority of the time.
If you are travelling on a domestic cruise that travels into international waters you are required to select a Bronze International plan. Please ensure that suits your needs. If your domestic cruise does not enter international waters please select a Domestic plan.
This policy will not cover any loss, damage or legal liability arising directly or indirectly from Travel in, to, or through Afghanistan, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Iran, Iraq, Liberia, Sudan, or Syria.
You are not eligible for this insurance if you are travelling for more than 12 months. Please refer to www.findaninsurer for a list of other travel insirance providers.
If you have an Australian issued AIG Travel Insurance policy and intend to return to Australia on completion of your travel, and you are either an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident, then you will be eligible for cover under an AIG Travel Insurance policy.
If you do not hold a ticket for your return journey at the time of a claim, we will deduct from any claim for repatriation, the cost of a fare between your last intended place of departure and Australia at the same cabin class as your initial departure fare
If you do not hold a ticket for your return journey at the time of a claim, We will deduct from any claim for repatriation, the cost of a fare between your last intended place of departure and Australia at the same cabin class as your initial departure fare.
For International and Domestic travellers
Yes you can, prior to the expiry date of Your original Policy, apply for an extension of Your original Policy by payment of the required premium.
You will be required to confirm Your travel arrangements at the time and We will review this information and Your claims history, before we decide on Your application for extended cover. Terms and conditions may apply or We may decide not to offer an extension.
Cover must not exceed a period of 12 months in total from the departure date on Your original Certificate of Insurance.
For Frequent Travellers
This is a Multi-trip Plan, you cannot extend Your Trip beyond 45 days.
It is also important You understand that acceptances for Existing Health Disorders cannot be extended beyond the original expiry date as shown on Your original Certificate of Insurance.
Yes, if You:
a) Cancel before Your travel commences and within 14 days of purchase; and
b) Have not made any claim; and
c) Do not intend to make a claim under your policy.
If you meet the above three requirements, we will refund your premium in full. Please note - If you cancel your policy and obtain a refund of premium, it will be as though Your policy has never existed. If You cancel Your policy outside the 14 day cooling off period or after your travel has commenced You will not be entitled to a refund of premium.
If You make a claim You may be required to pay an excess. An excess is an agreed amount that is subtracted from a claim.
The nature of the excess and when it applies is described in the Policy Wording under 'Important matters about Your policy'.
For International and Domestic Travellers under 70
Excess Payable
For One-trip International plan $100 AUD
For One-trip Domestic plan $ 50 AUD
For Multi Trip Plans $100 AUD (70+ plan not available)
Excess Eliminator
The excess can be waived by paying the excess eliminator.
Payment of an additional $30 per International and Domestic policy and $50 for Multi Trip policies can remove all exceses payable at the time of a claim.
Yes. For International and Multi Trip Travellers, the most We will pay for each item per Trip is $1000 and cameras, video cameras, laptop computers equipment and sets of golf clubs are automatically covered up to $3000.
By paying an additional premium You can insure your personal luggae items, pairs or sets of items orth over $1000 up to a maximum amount of $4000 per item.
The maximum amount you can specify for all specified items under one policy is $8000.
A set of items is treated as a single item, for example, a pair of earrings, a set of golf clubs or a camera and accessories.
Most amateur sporting and adventure activities are covered at no extra cost on ALL plans. Activities covered include snow skiing, bungee jumping, para-sailing, water skiing, white water rafting, trekking, cycling and hot air ballooning.
Hunting, racing other than on foot, playing polo, professional sport, mountaineering or rock climbing using ropes or climbing equipment (other than hiking), pot holing, or travelling in international waters in a private sail vessel or privately registered sail vessel. This list is not exhaustive should you have further queries please contact our call centre and/or review the policy wording.
You are covered whilst Motor Cycling as a rider or passenger as long as;
(i) You or the person in control of the Motor Cycle hold a current and valid Motor Cycle license for the country the Motor Cycle is being operated in; and
(ii) if the Motor Cycle is 126cc or greater You or the person in control of the Motor Cycle hold a current and valid license for the Motor Cycle in their home country; and
(iii) at all times local road rules are being adhered to and a Motor Cycle helmet and appropriate safety gear is being worn.
Rental Vehicle means a passenger class motor vehicle rented or hired by You from a recognised motor vehicle rental company for the carriage of passengers and does not include caravans, Motor Cycles or any vehicle designed to be used for the carriage of commercial goods
You are covered for overnight travel on cruises and ferries. However, ocean yachting is excluded under the General Exclusions. Overnight boating or sailing may be considered to fall within this category of risk in some situations and therefore may be excluded. If you are unsure, please call our contact centre to determine whether your proposed activity will be covered before you travel.
Travelling on International Waters in a private sail vessel or privately registered sail vessel is excluded.
Please visit the Medical Conditions Tab on our website to determine if you have an Existing medical condition that needs to be declared.
If you have an Existing Health Disorder you will need to call 1800 008 473 to complete an assessment. The assessment will determine whether we are able to provide you with cover for that disorder.
Please note: If You apply for Existing Health Disorder cover and Your application for such cover is approved, an additional premium may apply. Secure payment can be made by Credit Card over the phone once Your application has been completed.
To contact Travel Guard in the case of an emergency from anywhere is the world, call:
60 3 2772 5592 or email Travel guard at auassistance@aig.com
Please call reverse charge where this service is available.
Travel Guard® are available 24 hours every day to help you and your family during a travel emergency with their dedicated and caring team of professional doctors, nurses, multilingual coordinators, travel and aviation specialists.
In the event of a medical emergency, Travel Guard® will be on the line to assist you, organise the treatment you need, keep the relevant people informed and monitor your progress until you are well and home again.
Travel Guard® has access to worldwide assistance centre services including:
- doctor and hospital referrals and appointments
- emergency evacuations and repatriations
- comprehensive case monitoring
- translation/interpreter services in over 70 languages
- assistance with lost luggage
- credit card replacement services
- help with any other problems that may arise while you and your family are away from home.
If you have any further questions you would like answered, please email us traveladmin@aig.com or call 1800 017 682 8 am to 6 pm AEST Monday to Friday.
You must register any claim to AIG within 30 days after completion of Your travel.
If You need to make a claim, we will require You to:
(a) provide Us with original invoices, receipts and other vouchers relating to Your loss or expenses. It is the responsibility of the insured person to provide proof of ownership of any lost,
(b) stolen or damaged items and we are under no obligation to make payment without this proof of ownership.
(c) produce Your Certificate of Insurance.
(d) provide Us with all information We require.
You may lodge Your claim online by clicking on the Claims Tab above or download a claim form from the Claims Page at www.aig.com.au
For any other enquiries in relation to entitlement to claim under this Policy, contact AIG for assistance on: Phone: 1800 017 682
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Existing Health Disorders
If you have an Existing Health Disorder you will need to call 1800 008 473 to complete an assessment. The assessment will determine whether we are able to provide you with cover for that disorder. Please read the following for further information.
Please note: If You apply for Existing Health Disorder cover and Your application for such cover is approved,an additional premium may apply. Secure payment can be made by Credit Card over the phone once Your application has been completed.
Existing Health Disorder means:
(a) any illness, disease or other condition, including symptoms thereof suffered by You, Your Relative, business associates, or Travelling Companion, which in the one year period before You applied for this insurance:
(i) first manifested itself, worsened, became acute or exhibited symptoms which would have caused an ordinarily prudent person to seek diagnosis, care or treatment; or
(ii) required taking prescribed drugs or medicine, or tests or further investigation had been recommended by a legally qualified medical practitioner; or
(iii) was treated by a legally qualified medical practitioner or treatment had been recommended by a legally qualified medical practitioner.
(b) It shall also mean any congenital, hereditary, chronic or ongoing condition of Yours, Your Relative, business associates, or Travelling Companion which You or they are aware of, or could reasonably be expected to be aware of, before You applied for this insurance.
If you have an Existing Health Disorder, simply call Travel Guard on 1800 008 473 to complete our phone-based medical assessment. Before you call please refer below to conditions that may be covered as you may not require a formal assessment.
If you wish to apply for cover:
• Travel Guard will fairly assess applications but cannot guarantee acceptance.
• Travel Guard may either:
1. accept, or
2. decline
• and if applicable, may request additional premium payment for the Existing Health Disorder cover.
• Travel Guard will advise you of the outcome of the assessment on the phone and arrange a confirmation letter to be sent to you.
• If cover can be provided, Travel Guard will advise you of the terms of cover and Plan Code, together with an Assessment Number.
• Cover of Existing Health Disorders is limited to the approval for the original Policy and cannot be extended.
You must retain a copy of our confirmation letter, which contains your Assessment Number, in the event of submitting a claim.
To be assessed by Travel Guard, you will need to:
a. Telephone the Travel Guard Medical Assessment Unit on 1800 008 473 (8.30am to 5pm week days, excluding public holidays)
b. Request an 'Existing Health Disorder' assessment.
You will need to provide the medical assessment unit with the following:
1. Relevant traveller's full name and age;
2. Details of the Trip;
3. Details of condition, current treatments and medications;
4. Contact details of the relevant traveller's current Doctor; and
5. Medical reports as required by the medical assessment unit.
The provision of any information or reports required by the medical assessment unit will be at your expense.
Policy cover for Existing Health Disorder cannot commence until We have reviewed the required information and advised acceptance of Our decision.
Any Existing Health Disorder cover is limited to the term of the original policy and subject to terms and conditions.
The conditions which follow are automatically covered under this Policy, subject to You satisfying provisions 1 and 2 below.
• Acne
• Allergies
• Asthma - nil attacks requiring hospitalisation or medical treatment within the last 12 months
• Broken/Fractured Bones (providing these are completely healed with no ongoing treatment or residual problem)
• Cataracts
• Coeliac Disease
• Eczema
• Essential Tremor
• Gastric reflux
• Glaucoma
• Haemorrhoids
• Hayfever
• Hiatus Hernia
• Hip/Knee Replacements - performed more than 12 months ago and no ongoing treatment
• Hypothyroidism
• Insomnia
• Menopause / HRT
• Restless Leg Syndrome
• Tinnitus
• Varicose Veins
Provisions for Automatic Acceptance
1. Automatic acceptance is only available for Your conditions provided there are no planned medical procedures, and there have been no complications or exacerbations of the condition within the last 6 months. In all other circumstances, cover for Existing Health Disorders is subject to application and assessment as outlined under Assessment of application in the PDS.
2. Automatic acceptance does not apply if You request an Existing Health Disorder assessment for any reason. If You request an Existing Health Disorder assessment Travel Guard will fairly assess Your application on the basis of Your medical history. Travel Guard cannot guarantee acceptance and the assessment outcome may be to decline cover for Existing Health Disorders even if You suffer a condition that is noted on the Automatic Acceptance list below.
If in any doubt we recommend that you undergo a medical assessment. Please note additional charges apply and applications can only be made by persons travelling under this policy.
Some medical conditions and health-related events cannot be covered. These are summarised as follows:
• conditions for which you have been given a terminal or malignant prognosis
• sexually transmitted diseases or viruses
• AIDS, HIV or AIDS related conditions
• alcohol or drug addictions
• Your or suicide or attempted suicide or self injury.
• continuing with any form of treatment begun before your journey
• pregnancy or childbirth
• where you are travelling against medical advice
• where you are travelling for the purpose of obtaining medical advice or treatment
• any Existing Health Disorders of relative(s) who are not part of your travelling party.
For precise wording please refer to your Policy Wording.
If you have any questions about our assessment, please contact Travel Guard™ 1800 008 473.
Travel Guard Emergency Assistance
Travel Guard is a worldwide team of highly skilled doctors and medical professionals who are available by telephone 24 hours a day for advice and assistance in the event of a medical emergency and any associated problems for travellers outside Australia.
In the event of an emergency whilst You are outside Australia, Travel Guard is only a telephone call away anywhere in the world.
Travel Guard is available to assist You every hour of every day as part of Your cover. We will assess Your situation and guide You through the process to solve it. Depending on Your specific needs, we can:
• provide pre-trip advice such as what vaccinations are required and the local medical conditions at Your destination.
• help You in the event of lost luggage, travel documents or credit cards by putting You in touch with the nearest embassy or other
authorities
• when medical care is needed, direct You to suitable medical facilities, monitor Your condition and treatment as well as keeping Your family and friends at home informed
• authorise and guarantee payment of hospital and medical costs
• decide if and when evacuation or repatriation is required and coordinate all facets
• provide help to re-schedule travel plans when Your Trip is interrupted by an emergency
24 Hour Emergency Assist
To contact Travel Guard from anywhere in the world, call:
+60 3 2772 5592
Reverse charges calls can be made from some countries.
Contact your local operator.
Or email Travel Guard at auassistance@aig.com