Apia Travel Insurance

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  • Apia stopped selling travel insurance in February 2021.
  • Suncorp Group ceased underwriting travel insurance across all brands to simplify operations.
  • Use Finder's comparison tool to find and compare alternative travel insurance policies.

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Apia no longer sells travel insurance. You can use the quote tool below to compare policies from other travel insurers.

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Who is Apia?

Apia is an Australian insurance company aimed specifically at people over 50. It offers a broad range of insurance products, including car and vehicle, home and property, CTP, health, and funeral insurance.

Apia is part of the Suncorp Group. It used to sell travel insurance but stopped in February 2021.

When did Apia stop offering travel insurance?

Apia announced it would be permanently ending its travel insurance offering in February 2021.

Why did Apia stop offering travel insurance?

In 2021, Suncorp Group, the parent company of Apia, confirmed it was permanently stopping travel insurance across all brands.

"Suncorp Group announced we would permanently cease underwriting travel insurance under all brands in February 2021," a Suncorp representative told Finder. "This was part of our efforts to simplify our operations."

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39 Responses

    Margaret's avatar
    MargaretJanuary 7, 2017

    Would APIA insurance cover our (my husband and I) return to Australia and reimbursement for tours/travel lost if something happens to my 89 year old mother or 82 year old brother in law while we are overseas?

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      RichardJanuary 9, 2017Finder

      Hi Margaret,

      Thanks for your comment.

      Please note that we are a comparison service and we don’t represent Apia travel insurance. If you wish to confirm what Apia covers, please get in touch with them directly through their website or by calling their phone number.

      If you would like, you can also compare the travel insurance brands featured on our website.

      I hope this was helpful,
      Richard

    leslie's avatar
    leslieAugust 22, 2016

    would like a quote on travel insurance, 2 adults, 70 years old, to united states of america, from 1st sept to 18th sept 2016
    regards les

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      RichardAugust 22, 2016Finder

      Hi Les,

      Thanks for your question. finder.com.au is a comparison service and not an insurer. If you would like to compare policies from the brands in our panel, please head to our travel insurance home page.

      All the best,
      Richard

    Lyn's avatar
    LynJuly 27, 2016

    Please could you quote for leaving AUSTRALIA 7/9/2016 returning 22/9/2016. Cruising 7/9/2016 to 19/92016, calling at Italy, Greece and Turkey. Ages 76 and 75. Quote for pre existing for Parkinson’s and no cover for this
    Thanks Lyn

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      RichardJuly 28, 2016Finder

      Hi Lyn,

      Thanks for your question.

      Apia Travel Insurance is not currently one of the brands we compare. If you would like to get a quote from Apia, you will need to contact them directly.

      However, if you would like to compare the travel insurance brands in our panel, please enter your travel details into the quote comparison tool on the travel insurance home page.

      I hope this was helpful,
      Richard

    Elisabeth's avatar
    ElisabethJuly 23, 2016

    could you please give me a quote for 2 weeks travel to Cambodia and Singapore?

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      RichardJuly 25, 2016Finder

      Hi Elisabeth,

      Thanks for your enquiry. Apia Travel Insurance is not one of the brands we compare. If you would like to compare quotes from the brands in our panel, please enter your travel details into the quote comparison tool.

      I hope this was helpful,
      Richard

    Franck's avatar
    FranckJuly 18, 2016

    Have you heard of RACV Travel Insurance?
    Any general feedback on what is and isn’t included?
    Appears very cheap for long term members

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      RichardJuly 19, 2016Finder

      Hi Franck,

      Thanks for your question.

      You may find our RACV Travel Insurance review useful.

      I hope this was helpful,
      Richard

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