How to Claim
Lodge a Travel Insurance Claim Online
The quickest way to lodge a claim with World2Cover is using our online claim lodgement link available 24/7 and follow the steps below:
- Register by utilising the email address you used to purchase your policy
- Once registered you will receive an email to guide you to set up your password
- If you have previously registered a claim just login using your email and password
- Once you have logged in, complete your claim details by answering all sections
- Once submitted, your claim will be assessed within 10 working days and we will let you know if we require any further information/documentation from you
What are the other options to lodge a Claim?
- By phone:
- Please call us: Phone: +61 2 9225 7599 or within Australia 02 8055 1682
- Opening Hours:
- Monday to Friday 8.00am-9.00pm AEST
- Saturday to Sunday 9.00am-6.00pm AEST
- By email: travelclaims@world2cover.com.au
- By mail: Write to us at World2Cover Claims, GPO Box 4616, Sydney NSW 2001
How to make a Travel Insurance Claim?
With World2Cover, you can claim online, over the phone or by mail. Before lodging a claim, we recommend you gather all the information you can to support your claim. This includes your policy number, travel itinerary, details of the incident (including time and place), supporting documents (e.g. incident/loss reports, invoices, receipts, medical reports, boarding passes, etc.) and your bank account details (for the payment of your claim). Our online claim process allows you to attach your scanned documents directly into your secure account.
When should I lodge a Claim?
The sooner, the better. At World2Cover we suggest you submit your claim within 30 days of your return whilst the details of the event are still fresh in your mind. You can lodge a claim before collecting all documentation however we cannot fully assess your claim until we have all the information we need. We are available to help you through the process though it is always quicker if you attach all your documentation when you lodge your claim.
What to know before lodging a Claim?
Before submitting your claim, we you refer to the Product Disclosure Statement to see what you can claim and what terms & conditions apply.
How long does a claim need to be process?
Once all required documentation has been provided your claim will be assessed within 10 business days.
We will assess your claim within 10 business days of you notifying us and you providing us with all the necessary supporting documentation. If we need any additional information, a written notification or phone call will be made to You within 10 business days.
What to know about World2Cover and claims?
- When you purchase your travel insurance, World2Cover gives you the option to reduce your excess from $100 to $0. The excess amount you have chosen is the amount that will be deducted, per incident, from the assessed claimable amount on your claim.
- Old for New: Your policy provides coverage for the loss, theft or damage of your luggage# as per the policy terms & conditions.Our policy provides new for old replacement coverage
#Limits and sub-limits apply
What is a Travel Insurance Claim?
A travel insurance claim is a formal request by a policyholder (you) to an insurance company for coverage or compensation for a loss or expense which has incurred during the policy period.
Travel insurance is an insurance product covering unforeseen circumstances which may occur after your policy purchase or during your trip. Depending on the type of travel insurance purchased (Domestic or International) and the level of cover (Comprehensive, Essentials, Basic), you may be covered for various events such as emergency medical expenses while overseas, trip cancellation, lost luggage, flight delays, public liability, and other expenses.
What are the steps to lodge a Travel Insurance Claim online?
- Register by utilising the email address you used to purchase your policy
- Once registered you will receive an email to guide you to set up your password
- If you have previously registered a claim just login using your email and password
- Once you have logged in, complete your claim details by answering all sections
- Once submitted, your claim will be assessed within 10 working days and we will let you know if we require any further information/documentation from you
What if I am not happy with my claims results?
After your claim has been assessed by our team you will receive written confirmation confirming the outcome of your claim.
If you do not agree with the outcome of your claim you are entitled to lodge a complaint with us either by phone, by email or in writing via post.
Your complaint will be reviewed in a fair, transparent, and timely manner.
- Step 1 – advise us of your complaint and we will discuss the situation with you.
- Step 2 – if we cannot resolve your complaint to your satisfaction, we can refer your complaint to our Stage 1 Internal Complaints team.
- Step 3 – if you do not agree with the Stage 1 outcome you can request a further review by our Stage 2 Internal Complaints team.
- Step 4 – if you do not agree with the Stage 2 outcome you are entitled to refer your complaint to the external dispute resolution scheme.
Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co Ltd (ABN 80 000 438 291 AFSL 246 548) is the issuer of World2Cover Travel Insurance. The 'World2Cover Travel Insurance - Combined Financial Services Guide and Product Disclosure Statement' (PDS) which includes the policy wording, is available here. Any financial advice set out above is general in nature only, and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of this, you should, before acting on the advice, consider the appropriateness of the advice, having regards to your objectives, financial situation and needs. You should consider the PDS in deciding whether to acquire, or to continue to hold the policies.