Travel Advice

No one goes on holiday thinking they will end up in hospital.  But it does happen. It is a condition of most, if not all, travel insurance policies that if … Read More

Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal illness caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.  Left untreated, it can cause death within a matter of hours. Cholera, which causes severe diarrhoea and dehydration, … Read More

Civil unrest can happen anytime, anywhere. There’s no doubt that civil unrest can impact your travel plans and it’s important to understand the risks and how your travel insurance might … Read More

Compulsory travel insurance is becoming more common these days with some countries denying entry in cases where the traveller is uninsured. It can be a little tricky too as some … Read More

Malaria is a serious disease and, in some cases, can prove fatal. The World Health Organisation estimates that in 2017, there were 219 million cases of malaria worldwide.  In that … Read More

The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) provides travel advices for more than 170 countries on their smartraveller website. Did you know that the level of the smartraveller … Read More

Norovirus is a highly contagious illness. Norovirus is often called the “cruise ship illness” because when an outbreak occurs onboard, this often hits the news. The risk of contracting Norovirus … Read More

For many people, being denied entry at the Immigration counter is one of their worst travel nightmares. Have you ever thought about what happens if you are denied entry into a … Read More

The Privacy Act 1988 is Commonwealth legislation which regulates the manner in which certain organisations collect, use and disclose personal information. Compliance with privacy legislation is mandatory for insurance companies. … Read More

Dengue Fever is a viral illness which is common in tropical areas. Symptoms of Dengue Fever can range in severity with a mild case feeling like a dose of the … Read More