Please Note - If you are cruising around Australia you need to select Pacific.
With Regions, variances can apply for Bali, Indonesia, Japan and Middle East.
You are not required to enter stop-over countries if your stop-over is less than 48 hours.
When you are on holiday far from home it’s important to know you're properly protected should things take a turn for the worst.
If you unexpectedly fall sick, become injured, or tragically die overseas, your policy can give you peace of mind knowing you’ll be covered you to bring you back home.
There are two types of repatriation cover to consider when purchasing a policy.
Medical repatriation covers you if you unexpectedly fall sick or become injured overseas and medical staff deem it necessary to bring you back to Australia. A lot of comprehensive policies include unlimited repatriation or medical evacuation cover in their policies. This also gives you access to specialist medical assistance teams around the world 24/7.
Repatriation of remains is when your body is brought back to Australia in the event of your death and/or cover for the cost of a funeral or cremation overseas. There are usually limits that apply to the repatriation of remains benefit. The following table details these.
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Insurer | Underwriter | Is it covered? | Amount | Buy Now |
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1Cover | Certain underwriters at Lloyd's | For the reasonable cost of either a funeral or cremation overseas and/or returning your remains to your home. | $15,000 | |
Mitsui Sumitomo | In the event of death, you are covered for conveyance of the body or ashes to Australia (the cost of burial or cremation is not included) or; local funeral expenses overseas limited to $1,500. If you are aged under 16 or over 75 at the time of the accident the death benefit will be limited to funeral and other expenses up to $1,500 and the permanent total disablement benefit will not apply. |
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AMEX | Chubb Insurance Australia Limited | We will pay to reimburse reasonable funeral or cremation expenses incurred overseas, or the cost of returning Your remains to Your Home as a result of Accidental Loss of Life during the Period of Insurance and while on a Journey. |
$15,000 | |
Budget Direct | Auto & General | $20,000 for the cost of returning your body or ashes to Australia or up to $10,000 for the cost of the funeral and burial expenses in the country in which you die if this is outside Australia. | $20,000 | |
Columbus Direct | Certain underwriters at Lloyd's | The cost of returning your body or ashes to your Home or a funeral in the country where you died (up to the equivalent costs of returning your remains to your Country of Residence. | ||
Fast Cover | Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd | Funeral or cremation overseas and/or returning your remains to your home in Australia. | $15,000 | |
Itrek | Certain underwriters at Lloyd's | For the reasonable cost of either a funeral or cremation overseas and/or returning your remains to your home. | $15,000 | |
InsureandGo | Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company Limited | Up to $20,000 for the cost of returning your body or ashes to Australia or up to $10,000 for the cost of the funeral and burial expenses in the country in which you die if this is outside Australia | $20,000 | |
Simply Travel Insurance | Certain underwriters at Lloyd's | For the reasonable cost of either a funeral or cremation overseas and/or returning your remains to your home. | $15,000 | |
Southern Cross Travel Insurance | Southern Cross | In the event of your death during your journey, your estate must contact Southern Cross Emergency Assistance and they will pay or reimburse actual and reasonable costs, up to the amount stated in the Coverage table: a) to cremate or embalm your body; b) for funeral expenses incurred in the area where the death occurred or to return your remains to your home town in Australia; and c) for a scheduled return economy flight for an immediate family member to assist with (b) above. |
$15,000 | |
Tick | Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company Limited | Up to $20,000 for the cost of returning your body or ashes to Australia or up to $10,000 for the cost of the funeral and burial expenses in the country in which you die if this is outside Australia. |
$20,000 | |
Travel Insurance Saver | Pacific International Insurance Pty Ltd | Consider the PDS and TMD from TIS and if the policy is right for you. |
Chosen limit | |
Virgin Money | Allianz Australia Insurance Limited | If you die as a result of an injury or a sickness during your journey, we will pay for your reasonable funeral expenses incurred overseas or the cost of bringing your remains back to your home. | $15,000 | |
Worldcare | Allianz Australia Insurance Limited | If you die as a result of an injury or a sickness during your journey, we will pay for your reasonable funeral expenses incurred overseas or the cost of bringing your remains back to your home. | $15,000 | |
Webjet | Allianz Australia Insurance Limited | If you die as a result of an injury or a sickness during your journey, we will pay for your reasonable funeral expenses incurred overseas or the cost of bringing your remains back to your home. | $15,000 | |
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Certain underwriters at Lloyd's | For the reasonable cost of either a funeral or cremation overseas and/or returning your remains to your home. |
$15,000 |
General Advice Warning: The contents of this article were accurate at the time of writing. Insurers change their policies from time to time, so some information may have changed. You should always read the Product Disclosure Statement of your chosen insurer to understand what is covered and what isn't. The information provided is of a general nature only and does not take into account any personal objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making a decision you should consider the appropriateness of the information having regard to your personal circumstances.
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Repatriation insurance typically covers you for emergency evacuation to get you home or to a hospital in the event of injury or illness, or the return of your remains to bring your body home in the event of your death.
You should never assume. Each insurer is different and cover will depend on the level that you purchase. It will usually be included as part of Emergency Medical Assistance benefits, or Medical Evacuation and Repatriation. It’s best to speak to your chosen insurer directly to see what they cover.
Yes, repatriation cover usually includes cover for air ambulance services to get you off a ski slope following an accident. Generally speaking you will be taken to the closest medical facility that can adequately take care of you. You may not be covered for domestic air ambulances within Australia, so speak to your insurer to check.
Yes, comprehensive travel insurance covers you from ship to shore. Should you need to be medically evacuated from a cruise ship days from shore your 24/7 emergency assistance team will work with the cruise line to find the best way to get you to a medical facility as quickly as possible. A cruise pack may need to be purchased to be adequately covered for cruise holidays.
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