Travel insurance: worth the cost

You know what they say: if you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel. That’s because leaving home without travel insurance could cost you much more than you imagine.

You don’t have to be engaging in ‘risky’ activities or adventures for things to turn pear-shaped. Accidents and medical emergencies can happen to anyone – and usually when you least expect them. The cost to you personally when they happen overseas can quickly sky-rocket.

Travel insurance can cover a range of potentially costly and inconvenient events while you’re travelling. Lost or stolen luggage, cancelled flights and lost deposits can all add up to thousands of dollars – the cost of which can be covered by travel insurance.

Every policy is different in the value and conditions of cover – so it is important to read the ‘fine print’ in the Product Disclosure Statement. But the most important feature to look for in any travel insurance policy is ‘unlimited cover’ for emergency assistance, medical and hospital expenses while overseas. 

You want a memorable holiday for the right reasons. Wherever you’re planning to travel, comprehensive travel insurance gives you the peace of mind to keep the good times rolling.

Defence Service Homes Insurance is proud to announce we have partnered with Defence Health to provide travel insurance. Defence Health offers comprehensive travel insurance tailored to the needs of veterans, Australian Defence Force members and their families.

For more information, visit our travel insurance page or contact the Defence Health Travel team on 1800 622 499.