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travel insurance
declaration - i've worked with many travel insurance companies
surf travel co are an affiliate of suresave - but you're probably getting charged 40% more than you should.
the same product is available here: http://www.tid.com.au and will allow you to specify high value items.
if you're going on a trip for longer than 4 weeks - it's actually cheaper to use the backpacker product (owned by same company as suresave and TID) which is http://www.worldnomads.com - which also allows you specify high value items and has coverage for adventure sports.
it also lets you extend your policy while overseas - something no other policy will let you do.[/b]
surf travel co are an affiliate of suresave - but you're probably getting charged 40% more than you should.
the same product is available here: http://www.tid.com.au and will allow you to specify high value items.
if you're going on a trip for longer than 4 weeks - it's actually cheaper to use the backpacker product (owned by same company as suresave and TID) which is http://www.worldnomads.com - which also allows you specify high value items and has coverage for adventure sports.
it also lets you extend your policy while overseas - something no other policy will let you do.[/b]
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That's what I was going to suggest... good one Saltmansaltman wrote: Tip. look to see which company the insurance is really with- eg allianz, CGU. Go to their website and hey presto the same policy cover is available, with out the commisiion to the travel agent or surf travel brand - mine was $50 cheaper
I second that, definitely apply via the internet and avoid the agent's ripoff commission.rightbrainpositive wrote:That's what I was going to suggest... good one Saltmansaltman wrote: Tip. look to see which company the insurance is really with- eg allianz, CGU. Go to their website and hey presto the same policy cover is available, with out the commisiion to the travel agent or surf travel brand - mine was $50 cheaper
I can't comment on a claims experience as I haven't had to make one but when I used Columbus on-line it cost about 50% of the standard travel agent-issued policy. Do a google search and you will have many choices.
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www.tid.com seems very cheap compared to everything else? like the quote for my trip is $80. 1/2 of what i got quoted through the travel agent.....Benvolio wrote:declaration - i've worked with many travel insurance companies
surf travel co are an affiliate of suresave - but you're probably getting charged 40% more than you should.
the same product is available here: http://www.tid.com.au and will allow you to specify high value items.
if you're going on a trip for longer than 4 weeks - it's actually cheaper to use the backpacker product (owned by same company as suresave and TID) which is http://www.worldnomads.com - which also allows you specify high value items and has coverage for adventure sports.
it also lets you extend your policy while overseas - something no other policy will let you do.[/b]
I've used http://www.travelinsurancedirect.com.au (which I think is the same as www.tid.com.au) a few times. They seemed ok although I haven't had to claim on anything.
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I never take out travel insurance because just about everyone I've heard from DOES make dodgy claims on their insurance .
If you check out your credit card ? .... you may well be covered automatically for insurance claims that count ie. sickness/injury while travelling abroad and still be getting as good an interest rate . Otherwise change to one that does ...... .
If bag goes missing the airline pays some (happened) and it may be returned complete in any case (happened) .
I must already be $10 000 in front and that'll buy a few camera's or boards for the day I truly do lose one , if I ever do .
Speak to your CC provider , threaten to pull your mortgage if need be .... but you can get this included at no extra cost . (seemingly ? ) .
(I'll be stuffed if I'm going to sponsor every dodgy dude that sees it his right to get a new board , camera and wardrobe on every trip ..... and I've heard from a few ) .
If you check out your credit card ? .... you may well be covered automatically for insurance claims that count ie. sickness/injury while travelling abroad and still be getting as good an interest rate . Otherwise change to one that does ...... .
If bag goes missing the airline pays some (happened) and it may be returned complete in any case (happened) .
I must already be $10 000 in front and that'll buy a few camera's or boards for the day I truly do lose one , if I ever do .
Speak to your CC provider , threaten to pull your mortgage if need be .... but you can get this included at no extra cost . (seemingly ? ) .
(I'll be stuffed if I'm going to sponsor every dodgy dude that sees it his right to get a new board , camera and wardrobe on every trip ..... and I've heard from a few ) .
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