Travel insurance information Indonesia’s Sangeang Api volcanic eruption
The following information concerns those affected by the Sangeang Api volcanic eruption. We will assess all claims in accordance with your Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and your Certificate of Insurance. Your cover will depend on the type of plan you purchased and your particular circumstances.
If you entered into your policy before 10am (EST) Saturday 31st May 2014:
If you are currently travelling:
- If you have started your journey and your transport is delayed or cancelled or your accommodation is affected due to the Sangeang Api volcanic eruption, there may be provision to claim for reasonable additional travel, accommodation and meal expenses.
- Limits, conditions and exclusions apply under your policy and for full details you should refer to the Product Disclosure Statement and Certificate of Insurance you received when you purchased your travel insurance.
- If you have not yet departed, your policy includes cover for cancellation of your journey, or the unused portions of your journey, as a result of the Sangeang Api volcanic eruption.
If you have not yet departed:
- If your pre-booked travel arrangements are cancelled, delayed or rescheduled as a result of the Sangeang Api volcanic eruption and you have not yet departed, you may be able to claim for cancellation or rearrangement of your journey (whichever is the lesser).
- We recommend you contact your travel agent or travel provider regarding the best option in altering your trip. Some travel providers may provide penalty free options to amend travel arrangements and we recommend you contact them for further details.
If you entered into a policy after 10am (EST) Saturday 31st May 2014:
- Our policies do not cover claims for losses caused by something that you were aware of at the time of purchasing your policy. If you entered into a policy after 10am (EST) Saturday 31st May 2014 we would expect that this was done with an awareness of the Sangeang Api volcanic eruption. For these policies, we will not, to the extent permitted by law, pay any claim caused by or arising from or in any way connected with the Sangeang Api volcanic eruption.
What next steps should you take?
- You should take all reasonable steps to minimise your expenses and this includes rearranging your journey where possible. By reasonable we mean appropriate and consistent—for example if you have been using two star or budget accommodation on your trip to date, then we advise that the replacement accommodation you seek should be of a similar standard. Travel insurance information Indonesia’s Sangeang Api volcanic eruption How can we help? AGA Assistance Australia Pty Ltd Travel Claims Department ABN 52 097 227 177 PO Box 162, Toowong QLD 4066 Trading as Allianz Global Assistance Tel 1300 725 154 74 High Street Toowong QLD 4066 Fax (07) 3305 7016 www.allianz-assistance.com.au Email travelclaims@allianz-assistance.com.au Page 2
- We will assess your claim under the terms and conditions of your travel insurance policy. If you have a Cancellation only policy, your policy does not include cover for any additional expenses. If you have a Budget policy, please refer to your Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) for the precise benefits covered.
- You will need to submit all receipts for any additional transport, food or accommodation expenses. If you are claiming cancellation or additional expenses you will need to submit all documents showing what your original planned pre-paid arrangements were, along with any receipts and documents showing your new arrangements, and advice from the travel provider indicating the non-refundable portion of the journey.
- Any compensation and/or refunds you receive from a third party (e.g. airline) for transport, food or accommodation will be deducted from any settlement if your claim is accepted.
- Finally, to help Australians avoid difficulties overseas, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) maintains travel advisories for more than 160 destinations overseas via its website www.smarttraveller.gov.au. DFAT’s travel advice provides accurate, up-to-date information about the risks Australians might face overseas, assisting you to make well-informed decisions about whether, when and where to travel. We recommend that you stay up-to-date with its destination specific travel advisories for the country of your destination as your travel insurance cover may be affected if you travel to high risk areas or situations.
Contact us
- If you have any questions or queries, please contact our Allianz Global Assistance Information Hotline on 1300 725 154.
- We will publish this and any updated travel insurance advisories on our website: www.allianz-assistance.com.au.
- You can read more about travel insurance claims here.
