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Travel insurance rules continue to change as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. We’re working hard to keep up and make sure our guides are up to date, however some information may not be accurate during the pandemic. It’s even more important to double-check all details that matter to you before taking out cover. Please know that some policies may not be available through Finder at this time. Here are some helpful tips:
If you're buying a policy today, it's unlikely that you'll be covered for any coronavirus-related claims
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Tick aims to provide simple and easy-to-understand travel insurance policies to suit the needs of a wide range of travellers. Its policies can cover an extensive selection of common travel risks, including cancellation fees, lost deposits and overseas medical emergencies.
Tick Travel Insurance is not currently available via Finder. You can visit its website at www.tickinsurance.com.au for more information or compare alternative options available below.
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Finally, some good news! Domestic travel is picking up, so some insurers have started offering cover again 🦘 Just remember, you won't be covered for any pandemic related claims if you do take out domestic travel insurance. International travel insurance is limited and sometimes unavailable at this point.
Tick is underwritten by Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group Limited and distributed by MAPFRE Insurance Services Australia Pty Ltd.
Summary of Tick's Top policy
Overseas medical and hospital expenses
Unlimited
Cancellation and amendment fees
$20,000
Luggage and personal effects
$7,500
Maximum age limit
100
Table updated June 2020
What options are available?
Tick Basic Travel Insurance. Unlimited medical expenses overseas, cover for personal belongings and baggage, trip disruption and personal liability cover of $1 million.
Tick Budget Travel Insurance. Unlimited medical expenses overseas, $5,000 limit for emergency expenses and cancellation of pre-paid expenses. You also get increased cover for personal belongings and baggage and $1 million liability cover.
Tick Standard Travel Insurance. Cover for the above plus travel delay, rental vehicle excess waiver and $1.5 million liability cover.
Tick Top Travel Insurance. Unlimited overseas medical expenses, $20,000 cancellation cover, $7,500 for personal belongings and baggage cover, $3,000 for resumption of journey cover and $3 million of liability cover. It also comes with cover for hijacking, pet care, and accident, disability and death.
Tick Travel Insurance review of benefits
For an in-depth look at some of Tick's benefits, check out the table below.
Cover
Basic
Budget
Standard
Top
Trip cancellation
$5,000
$5,000
$20,000
Overseas medical and hospital expenses
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Dental treatment
$500
$500
$500
$500
Return of remains to Australia
$20,000
$20,000
$20,000
$20,000
Funeral or burial outside Australia
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
In-hospital benefit
$75 per 24 hours
$75 per 24 hours
Cutting your trip short
$5,000
$15,000
Additional emergency expenses
$5,000
$5,000
$10,000
$20,000
Resumption of journey
$3,000
Travel delay
$50 per completed 12 hours
$100 per completed 12 hours
Personal belongings and baggage
$2,000
$2,500
$4,000
$7,500
Delayed baggage
$300
$400
Passport and travel documents
$2,000
$4,000
Money
$300
$300
Death benefit
$10,000
$25,000
Death of dependant child
$7,500
$15,000
Disability benefit
$10,000
$25,000
Personal liability
$1 million
$1 million
$1.5 million
$3 million
Legal expenses
$10,000
$25,000
Hijack
$2,500
Pet care
$600
Financial default
$1,000
$1,000
Rental vehicle excess waiver
$2,000
$4,000
Loss of income
$5,200
$10,400
What additional cover is available?
Winter sports cover. This option provides up to $1,250 of cover when your winter sports equipment is lost, stolen or damaged. Cover is also included for winter sports equipment hire, lift passes, ski packs, piste closure and avalanches.
Additional specified items cover. If you add this optional extra to your Tick Travel Insurance policy, you can take out up to $4,000 of cover for a single valuable item, or up to $6,000 of cover for combined items.
Natural disaster cover. This add-on may cover you for cancelling your trip before departure, having to cut your trip short and additional emergency expenses in the event of a natural disaster. Benefits vary between the different levels of cover. If you want cover for all though, opt for the Top cover.
Does Tick Travel Insurance cover cruises?
Yes. There's no need to buy a special "cruise add-on" because all of Tick Travel Insurance policies automatically cover you when you're at sea. That means you're automatically covered if the following were to happen:
You have a medical emergency and need to be airlifted from sea to the nearest hospital
You get gastro and the on-board medical centre charges you a fortune
A cyclone pummels your next destination and you have to cancel your pre-paid activities
You miss your departure because of a car accident on the way to the port so you need to fly to the next port
Note that Tick Travel Insurance does not offer niche cruise features that you might find on a specialty cruise policy or a specially designed cruise add-on. Therefore you won't find features like cabin confinement cover, which would pay you a daily stipend if cruise authorities confine you to your cabin, or formal attire cover, which would pay to repair or replace expensive formal attire or pay you to rent some if yours is lost or damaged.
What are the general exclusions?
Your Tick Travel Insurance claim may not be paid if:
You are aware of a medical condition that could lead to a claim but do not notify your insurer when you take out cover, or are awaiting treatment for an undiagnosed condition
Any insured person on the policy is travelling against the advice of a medical practitioner
Any insured person on the policy has in the last five years suffered from or received medical advice, treatment or medication for a heart condition, blood circulatory condition, diabetes, stroke, brain haemorrhage, epilepsy, anxiety or depression
It arises from your suicide, attempted suicide or deliberately putting yourself in danger
It arises from the use of alcohol or drugs
It is caused by war, riot, civil unrest or industrial action
It arises due to your travel through a region for which the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has issued a travel advisory
It is for consequential loss of any kind
It arises because of you being involved in any illegal or criminal act
It arises because of you taking part in missionary work, humanitarian work or manual labour associated with any business or trade
It arises from you being involved in any form of racing other than on foot
It arises because you fail to get the right vaccinations or inoculations for travel
It arises due to a government authority seizing, withholding or destroying anything of yours
It is for a tour being cancelled due to insufficient numbers
It arises due to errors or omissions in your travel arrangements made by you, your travel agent or anyone acting on your behalf
Tick Travel Insurance contact details
To make a claim online. You can lodge your claim at this web address – https://www.tickinsurance.com.au/claims/
By phone. Call +612 9333 3963 for emergencies
Emergencies and claims. Email assistance@tickinsurance.com.au
Tick Travel Insurance frequently asked questions
Yes, your cover can be extended up to 365 days of travel. Of course, depending on your circumstances, this could raise the cost of your premium.
Yes, a Standard policy or a Top policy will cover these items up to certain sub-limits. However, no valuables cover is available with a Basic policy.
Yes, you can purchase cover from the Tick Travel Insurance website. The first step in the process is obtaining a free online quote.
Yes, Tick Travel Insurance provides cover for up to 90 sports and leisure activities, including abseiling, basketball, mountain biking, parasailing, canoeing and more. Read the PDS for a full list of covered sports.
Tick Travel Insurance generally assesses pre-existing medical conditions on an individual basis. You can complete an online questionnaire or phone the insurer directly to find out whether or not it will cover your condition.
Yes, dependant children (those under the age of 18) are covered for free as part of your Tick Travel Insurance policy.
The maximum length of a trip that you can cover under one policy is 365 consecutive days.
Yes, you and a friend can take out travel insurance cover under one policy.
Yes it is. You need to apply for cover before you depart for your journey, but cover can be bought 12 months in advance or just one day before you travel.
Tick Travel Insurance provides cover for travellers up to 100 years of age.
Tick's standard excess is $200 but you can decide on your excess amount when you apply for cover.
Apply for Tick Travel Insurance today
If you want simple, easy-to-understand travel insurance that covers you against a broad range of risks, Tick Travel Insurance may be able to help. Just make sure to compare Tick’s cover features with other policies on the market before deciding on which insurer and policy is right for your needs.
Jessica Prasida is an associate publisher for Finder specialising in travel and home insurance. She loves travelling and is a wannabe dumplings master. Jess has a Bachelor of Business from the University of Technology Sydney and a Tier 1 General Insurance qualification. She is currently studying a Master of Marketing.
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I’m going on a cruise to New Zealand. I declared my pre-existing medical condition but they didn’t charge me a premium for it but I got a medical number from Tick. Is this correct?
Thanks for getting in touch with Finder. I hope all is well with you. 😃
Regarding your question, Tick Travel Insurance generally assesses pre-existing medical conditions on a case by case basis. They might have considered your condition as mild and don’t need additional premium to get covered.
If you need to confirm with them, you can also get in touch with Tick just to be sure.
I hope this helps. Should you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach us out again.
I have a holiday in Fiji booked for March of next year and my friend can no longer come with me. I am 70 years old and am not able to go on that holiday alone. It looks like I will have to cancel, can I get any of my money back?
Thanks for getting in touch with Finder. I hope all is well with you. 😃
I’m sorry to hear about your need to cancel your holiday trip.
Regarding your question, if you are asking if you can cancel your Tick Travel Insurance policy, the answer is yes. However, please note that you need to cancel your policy within the 14 day cooling off period following any purchase.
However, if you are asking if you can cancel your trip and get a refund from your bookings, that would depend on your provider. Best is to get in touch with your provider in this case. Moreover, if you cancel your trip, Tick Travel Insurance policies can cover the money you will lose as a result.
I hope this helps. Should you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach us out again.
Under Tick Travel Insurance’s Medical and Hospital benefits, they will cover ambulance cost if you need that as part of the medical treatment while overseas. For more info on what you will be covered, please reach out to Tick Travel directly.
I have Tick Travel insurance for my trip to North America, Central America and Hong Kong. I have gone to a travel specialist doctor for advice and prescription medicine associated with this trip. Can I claim any of this back on travel insurance?
Most standard travel insurance policies do not cover loss or theft of prescription drugs. If you’ll be taking regular medication during your trip, you generally won’t be able to find cover for them as the drugs are for a pre-existing condition. However, if you are hospitalised overseas and are prescribed medication for a new ailment, you may be able to make a claim under the overseas medical section of your policy.
Please contact Tick Travel directly regarding your prescription drugs.
The quotes are for the number of travellers you entered under the “Who is travelling?”. If you enter just your age then the quote will just be for one traveller – you.
As with other natural disasters, volcanoes are typically included in natural disaster cover but you need to purchase the policy before the eruption becomes a “known event.” Experts can detect tremors months before a volcano actually erupts and many insurers will consider it a known event at the first possible detection. So it is important to purchase your travel insurance as soon as you’ve booked your trip.
If you consider getting a travel insurance with Tick, kindly enter all details asked on the table then click on the green get quote button to start comparing your options. Once you have decided which to go with, please click on the Go to site button and you’ll be redirected to Tick’s official page where you may learn more about their products and even start applying for a travel insurance.
Cruise to South pacific Islands is not accepted. What to do ?
‘Where are you travelling to” Needs to add: Cruise and South Pacific Islands”. or else the quote is void. I have been trying in vain to put ‘cruise to South pacific Inlands “but it is not accepted. What to do ??
Thanks for getting in touch! You have to put the countries you’ll be in when you add the countries and it cannot be just South Pacific Islands. Hope this clarifies!
Thanks for getting in touch with Finder. I hope all is well with you. :)
I understand you’re looking for travel insurance for your sister-in-law. Are you interested in Tick Travel Insurance? If yes, please directly get in touch with them and be sure to use promo code above to obtain a special discount.
Alternatively, if you are still exploring other options, please go to this page. On that page, you will see a form. Fill out the form with the correct details. Click on the “Get my quote” green button and you should receive a list of policies and their accompanying description and price. Once you’re done comparing, you can then click on the “Go to site” green button to be redirected to your chosen provider.
I hope this helps. Should you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach us out again.
Thanks for getting in touch with finder. I hope all is well with you. :)
If you want to get in touch with Tick Travel Insurance, you can visit their website and go to their contact us page. From there, you should be able to know how to speak to one of their representatives.
Moreover, you can also chat with us live by clicking the “Want to chat?” button found on the lower right corner of our page. Though we don’t represent Tick, we can offer information to further help you make a better decision.
I hope this helps. Should you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach us out again.
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I’m going on a cruise to New Zealand. I declared my pre-existing medical condition but they didn’t charge me a premium for it but I got a medical number from Tick. Is this correct?
Hi Vera,
Thanks for getting in touch with Finder. I hope all is well with you. 😃
Regarding your question, Tick Travel Insurance generally assesses pre-existing medical conditions on a case by case basis. They might have considered your condition as mild and don’t need additional premium to get covered.
If you need to confirm with them, you can also get in touch with Tick just to be sure.
I hope this helps. Should you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach us out again.
Have a wonderful day!
Cheers,
Joshua
I have a holiday in Fiji booked for March of next year and my friend can no longer come with me. I am 70 years old and am not able to go on that holiday alone. It looks like I will have to cancel, can I get any of my money back?
Hi Patrica,
Thanks for getting in touch with Finder. I hope all is well with you. 😃
I’m sorry to hear about your need to cancel your holiday trip.
Regarding your question, if you are asking if you can cancel your Tick Travel Insurance policy, the answer is yes. However, please note that you need to cancel your policy within the 14 day cooling off period following any purchase.
However, if you are asking if you can cancel your trip and get a refund from your bookings, that would depend on your provider. Best is to get in touch with your provider in this case. Moreover, if you cancel your trip, Tick Travel Insurance policies can cover the money you will lose as a result.
I hope this helps. Should you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach us out again.
Have a wonderful day!
Cheers,
Joshua
Is ambulance cover included in your travel insurance policies?
Thanks,
Karen
Hi Karen,
Thank you for getting in touch with Finder.
Under Tick Travel Insurance’s Medical and Hospital benefits, they will cover ambulance cost if you need that as part of the medical treatment while overseas. For more info on what you will be covered, please reach out to Tick Travel directly.
I hope this helps.
Thank you and have a wonderful day!
Cheers,
Jeni
I purchased tick insurance 5/7/2019 for travel Oct/Nov 14 day cruise am I covered from this date until trip end
Hi Ken,
Thanks for your inquiry.
You are covered from the start to end date of your trip for as long as you let Tick Travel know of your exact travel dates.
Hope this helps!
Best,
Nikki
I have Tick Travel insurance for my trip to North America, Central America and Hong Kong. I have gone to a travel specialist doctor for advice and prescription medicine associated with this trip. Can I claim any of this back on travel insurance?
Hi Peter,
Thank you for getting in touch with Finder.
Most standard travel insurance policies do not cover loss or theft of prescription drugs. If you’ll be taking regular medication during your trip, you generally won’t be able to find cover for them as the drugs are for a pre-existing condition. However, if you are hospitalised overseas and are prescribed medication for a new ailment, you may be able to make a claim under the overseas medical section of your policy.
Please contact Tick Travel directly regarding your prescription drugs.
I hope this helps.
Thank you and have a wonderful day!
Cheers,
Jeni
I would like to know if quote is for both travelers
Hi Georgene,
Thank you for getting in touch with Finder.
The quotes are for the number of travellers you entered under the “Who is travelling?”. If you enter just your age then the quote will just be for one traveller – you.
I hope this helps.
Thank you and have a wonderful day!
Cheers,
Jeni
Do you cover natural disaster such as volcanoes. I understand that some insurers do not cover active volcanoes but what about the non active ones?
Hi Tania,
Thank you for getting in touch with Finder.
As with other natural disasters, volcanoes are typically included in natural disaster cover but you need to purchase the policy before the eruption becomes a “known event.” Experts can detect tremors months before a volcano actually erupts and many insurers will consider it a known event at the first possible detection. So it is important to purchase your travel insurance as soon as you’ve booked your trip.
If you consider getting a travel insurance with Tick, kindly enter all details asked on the table then click on the green get quote button to start comparing your options. Once you have decided which to go with, please click on the Go to site button and you’ll be redirected to Tick’s official page where you may learn more about their products and even start applying for a travel insurance.
I hope this helps.
Thank you and have a wonderful day!
Cheers,
Jeni
Cruise to South pacific Islands is not accepted. What to do ?
‘Where are you travelling to” Needs to add: Cruise and South Pacific Islands”. or else the quote is void. I have been trying in vain to put ‘cruise to South pacific Inlands “but it is not accepted. What to do ??
Hi Annie,
Thanks for getting in touch! You have to put the countries you’ll be in when you add the countries and it cannot be just South Pacific Islands. Hope this clarifies!
Best,
Nikki
I am trying to get travel insurance for my sister in law but not having much success.
Hi Marrianne,
Thanks for getting in touch with Finder. I hope all is well with you. :)
I understand you’re looking for travel insurance for your sister-in-law. Are you interested in Tick Travel Insurance? If yes, please directly get in touch with them and be sure to use promo code above to obtain a special discount.
Alternatively, if you are still exploring other options, please go to this page. On that page, you will see a form. Fill out the form with the correct details. Click on the “Get my quote” green button and you should receive a list of policies and their accompanying description and price. Once you’re done comparing, you can then click on the “Go to site” green button to be redirected to your chosen provider.
I hope this helps. Should you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach us out again.
Have a wonderful day!
Cheers,
Joshua
How do I make contact with an actual, live person with whom I can discuss my needs?
Hi Ray,
Thanks for getting in touch with finder. I hope all is well with you. :)
If you want to get in touch with Tick Travel Insurance, you can visit their website and go to their contact us page. From there, you should be able to know how to speak to one of their representatives.
Moreover, you can also chat with us live by clicking the “Want to chat?” button found on the lower right corner of our page. Though we don’t represent Tick, we can offer information to further help you make a better decision.
I hope this helps. Should you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach us out again.
Have a wonderful day!
Cheers,
Joshua