Do I really need travel insurance?

Don't leave home without it

If you fall ill or become injured whilst overseas it can cost a fortune. For example, did you know that a hospital stay in South East Asia could set you back $800 a day? Or that a medical evacuation from the US could cost as much as $300,000?

If you have a medical emergency while you're travelling, you are responsible for the financial cost - not Medicare or the Department of Foreign Affairs.

That's why Australia Post Travel Insurance policies include access to an emergency assistance team who are available 24/7. One quick call to our 24/7 emergency assistance team, and you'll have experienced nurses, doctors, travel agents and case managers taking care of it all for you. They can make sure you get the appropriate treatment, pay the bills upfront so you're not out of pocket, and bring you home or help you change your travel plans if necessary.

Then there are the all-too-frequent travel disruptions due to airline mishaps, or even natural disasters. Every day around the world, bags are lost, passports or wallets are stolen, phones or laptops are damaged, and planes, trains or boats are missed due to unforseen delays.

These things can happen in Australia too - so even if you're not going overseas, it makes sense to protect yourself wherever you travel.

Travelling can be an amazing experience, but should the unexpected occur you'll be glad you took out an Australia Post Travel Insurance policy. And best of all, travel insurance is so easy to arrange. You can be covered in minutes with a quick and simple online quote.

(This advice is general in nature, and doesn't consider your personal situation. Terms, conditions, limits and exclusions apply. Please refer to the Product Disclosure Statement for full details. You should consider your own needs and the PDS before making a decision to buy the product).