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Gold, Silver, Bare Essentials- International Travel Insurance - Gold (Single Trip)
- Verified customer
Unhelpful with my husband's death
My husband died when travelling overseas and Insure and Go would not get help underway until they had every document to hand. Other companies start helping while collecting the documents. It was a full week before they appointed a funeral company and I had to give them recommendations! They would only use his email account and seemed to not understand that I was not in the country where he died. They were unsympathetic and very disorganised. I had to send the travel documents more than once and then they rang me to read them over the phone. All while I was in a state of shock. If the consulate had not directed them to take some action I don't think they would have. Never again will I use this company.
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BrendaMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
Never again
Have contacted by phone and was promised a return call about the outcome.. Still waiting.. And yes I've emailed complaints. Don't want a refund just a credit as 1Cover are offering. Been using insureandgo for a long time and recommend them to family but will never use them again
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Anna J.InsureandGo Australia
Hi Brenda, I'm very sorry for the experience you've had in trying to get a credit, but I can confirm that we are not able to credit your policy. I understand the annoyance and inconvenience caused by ... Read more
this, but unfortunately, this is our position. Thanks, Anna
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tikitiki111SYDNEY
- 6 reviews
No Option to Transfer the Insurance I Took for a Holiday Cancelled Due To Covid
Like the other reviews here I was surprised and disappointed that they can't move the insurance on trips cancelled due to Covid. Really? Every airline and booking site has come to the party but they apparently can't.
I'm going to the travel ombudsman just on the principle of this; it's really poor behavior and I just don't understand their inability to do what every other organisation seems to be able to do.
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Anna J.InsureandGo Australia
Hi Tiki, I'm genuinely sorry that we can't change the dates on your policy for you. I would encourage you to contact [email protected]. I recommend it because it will ensure that your comp... Read more
laint is formally lodged, and it will trigger a process whereby your case will be investigated by our internal disputes resolution team. Thanks, AnnaHi Anna,
Thank you for your response. I have already emailed your complaints department and am awaiting their reply.... Read more
Kind regards, FionaAnna J.InsureandGo Australia
Hi Fiona, thanks for that, if you don't hear back from there in a timely manner, I would like to follow up your case for you. To have me follow up, just send me a private message (for your privacy) containing your policy number. Thanks, Anna
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Ripped Off
Like a lot of the complainants below I have been ripped off by this company. I have 3 policies booked for this year and I asked for a change of dates for a trip that was cancelled in March 2020. I wasn't making a claim or seeking a refund just asking for a change of policy dates and like the posters below got the standard 14 day cooling off response. I then emailed a response displaying my disgust at their attitude and received the exact same response as the first time. I then received an email advising me to contact the complaints department which I did but I am still waiting. I only selected this company because they were advertised on the Fifty up club website so I presumed they would be trustworthy.
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Anna J.InsureandGo Australia
Hi there, I'm genuinely sorry for the experience you're currently having in trying to change the dates on your policy. It seems like you have already been in touch with the sales and service team, but... Read more
the appropriate channel to escalate your complaint would be to contact [email protected], which will ensure that your complaint is formally lodged, and it will trigger a process whereby your case will be investigated by our internal disputes resolution team. Thanks, AnnaThanks for the automated reply. If you actually read my review you would see that I’ve already done that and I’m still waiting for a response
Anna J.InsureandGo Australia
Hi there, if you reply to them asking to escalate, they will escalate your case to stage 2 of the process. Thanks, Anna
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KelGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
Avoid at all costs - scammers who take money and run
Absolutely no coverage despite having Gold coverage with add medical & natural
Disaster, they refuse to cover anything even medical because of Corona but won’t over refund or credit !!! AVOID !!! Scammers who in it for the $$$
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Anna J.InsureandGo Australia
Hi Kel, I'm sorry your claim didn't have the expected outcome. I would advise you to contact [email protected] where you will be able to formally lodge your complaint and request your case be reevaluated. Thanks, Anna
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Grey nomadMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
BE WARNED
After their refusal to refund everyone that has tried to get their money back because of the Pandemic the star rating will be a lot lower than 4 stars.
I have spent $1200 on a Gold Cruise policy because of medical conditions,bought it in July last year to cover my husband and l for the month of May this year.Of course everything is cancelled, have tried emails,phone calls and every time they sprout the same thing, it’s after the 14 day refund period.l have tried to find names,email addresses and phone numbers for someone higher up the chain of command that can actually do something no luck.
Will not use this company ever again.
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Anna J.InsureandGo Australia
Hi Grey Nomad, I'm really sorry that we aren't able to provide you with a refund, and I genuinely understand your frustration. I would advise you to email you policy number to [email protected]... Read more
om.au, which will ensure that your complaint is formally lodged, and it will trigger a process whereby your case will be investigated by our internal disputes resolution team. Thanks, AnnaI have done that thanks Anna.I think you already know the answer I'll get,you and all the people in Insureandgo have a set of answers to use.It is impossible to find any email addresses or phone numb... Read more
ers to be able to get to someone higher up that could make a decision in our favour,they are too busy hiding behind you at the frontline and conditions in the policySimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
CindyQueensland
Still waiting
Like so many others I am also following up the lack of communications with InsureandGo. My initial email contact was ignored, I persisted and was sent a very reassuring response saying they would be able to change the dates on our policy to new travel dates. Once all travel was banned and no end date in sight I emailed again requesting we change the dates to the same ones next year. I was told originally we had up
until the original departure date to make this change. Since then I have sent multiple emails requesting confirmation of the d...Read more
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Anna J.InsureandGo Australia
Hi Cindy, I am sincerely sorry for the frustration caused by this situation, and I would like to investigate your case to see if there is anything I can do to help. Would it be possible for you to sen... Read more
d me you policy number via private message on Product Review, so that I can identify your case and follow up? Please send your policy number privately, not publicly, to ensure your privacy. Thanks, AnnaHi Anna,
After I submitted this review, I have since received a response to my forwarding an email chain to the complaints department. They now say that they cannot change the dates whilst the Govern... Read more
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Maria Christina F.South East Queensland, QLD
- 2 reviews
- International Travel Insurance - Bare Essentials (Single Trip)
- Verified customer
The most dishonest insurance company ever
They are the most dishonest insurance company I've ever had. I postponed my trip to USA and they refused to change the date of my police. They just took my money like thieves. COVID-19 has been separated the good companies from the crap ones. You should keep using hotels.com, airbnb, Delta airlines, but never ever buy insurance from MAPFRE....
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Anna J.InsureandGo Australia
Hi Maria, I'm genuinely very sorry that we haven't been able to accommodate your change of dates request. I would definitely advise you to contact [email protected], where your complaint w... Read more
ill be lodged officially, and your case will be investigated by our internal disputes team. Thanks, AnnaI had already. And it's completelly unacceptable your company position. All companies involved in this trip or fully reimbursed me or transferred my reservation. If you sell your car or your house, th... Read more
e insurance company refund you payment in advance. In both cenarios, you guys are on the wrong. I didn't cancelled my trip. It was cancelled by Virgin Australia and Australian government.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
PHILLHunter Region, NSW
- 2 reviews
Can not believe they can refuse refunds
We booked and paid for our insurance in September 2022 for our March cruise .It all got cancelled two weeks before leaving date we got refunds from everyone but Insure n go. They totally refused it . Does any other who got ripped of know how to lodge a CLASS ACTION against then . Please never use them again everyone.
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Anna J.InsureandGo Australia
Hi Phil, I'm genuinely sorry we weren't able to give you a refund on your policy. I would advise you to lodge your complaint formally and request a review of your case by emailing [email protected]. Thanks, Anna
Hi Anna total waist of time we have done that so will now go to the next level . No one can refuse a refund for something that never got used through NO fault of ours. it was a word wide problem cheers phil
Anna J.InsureandGo Australia
Hi Phil, I'm aware you want to take your case to other bodies, and I understand your decision. Just to let you know, you are able to escalate your complaint sent to [email protected]. To d... Read more
o this, simply reply to their email saying you would like to escalate your complaint to stage two. Thanks, AnnaSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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TrudySydney, NSW
No refund or credit for being unable to travel
Couldnt travel to NZ due to closed border and cancelled flights. Asked for a refund of policy or a credit for future use - standard "past the 14 days cooling period". Poor response as all other service providers refunded or provided credit. Will never use again or recommend
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Anna J.InsureandGo Australia
Hi Trudy, I'm sorry we weren't able to accommodate your request for a refund at this time. I would advise you contact [email protected] in order to escalate your complaint and have your case re-investigated. Thanks, Anna
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RonMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 6 reviews
Tried to get refund on Policy
We purchased their yearly policy on 27/09/2019 for worldwide cover, as we have done previous years. We have never made a claim. I asked them will they credit or at least extend the cover time forward. Answer (FLAT NO) We paid $680.84 for 12 months cover. Yet due to the virus, lock down, we cant travel, so we can never make a claim. They are not providing a service, yet they are charging for it. Hence, they need to address their policy on refund. Hence needless to say, this matter will go further.
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Anna J.InsureandGo Australia
Hi Ron, I completely understand your frustration, and I am deeply sorry for the fact that we're unable to credit your policy. I would recommend you contact [email protected] with your clai... Read more
m number, as you will be able to lodge your complaint formally and request a re-investigation of your case. Thanks, AnnaI have already contacted your complaints department, with no response thus far. Perhaps you should check with them.They do have all the details: refer Policy Number MS/IG/304230/24081867 issued 25/09/2019
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Hi Ron, I have enquired with the complaints team - if you don't get a response soon, please feel free to send me a Product Review private message so I can follow up for you. Thanks, Anna
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- International Travel Insurance - Gold (Single Trip)
- Verified customer
No credit or rescheduling of travel insurance
Took out gold cover plus extra for pre-existing condition for 8 weeks travel to Europe in June. Have not made any claims as got refunds or free cancellations but thought we may be able to reschedule due to current worldwide situation but told not possible.
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Anna J.InsureandGo Australia
Hi Kat, I am truly sorry we weren't able to change the dates on your policy, and as a next step, I would advise you to lodge our complaint formally with us, and let our disputes team have your case on... Read more
record. This can be done by emailing [email protected]. Thanks, AnnaSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
GailMid North Coast, NSW
Hassle Free Claim
I have used Insure and Go several times and this is the first time I've had to claim.
Several days before departure I found out that I needed to have a small procedure done while overseas otherwise I would have to cancel my cruise. This procedure was arranged whilst on the cruise and carried out in South Africa. On returning home I lodged my claim, which was approved in less than 3 weeks and payment was made the next day.
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- International Travel Insurance - Gold (Single Trip)
- Verified customer
Disgusting handling & response - Jetsar flight cancelled - nothing to do with COVID-19 !
I made a claim 6th March for a cancelled Jetstar Flight (due to maintenance) - completely outside of our control. We lost 2 days prepaid accommodation as a result of the Airlines decision to cancel the Flight (completely unrelated to COVID-19)
Their response was I had "cut my trip short" - bundling me in with people cancelling their trip due to Covid-19 instead of assessing this as a CANCELLED FLIGHT.
This is a standard claim everyday of the week.
We had the exact same situation on a cancelled Flight to Europe with 'Insureandgo' 2 years ago ...Read more
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Anna J.InsureandGo Australia
Hi David, I'm very sorry about the situation you're in, and I'd very much like to help if I can. Could you send me your policy number (via private message here on Product Review to ensure your privacy... Read more
)? This will allow me to identify your new claim number and have the right people investigate it for you. Thanks, AnnaPolicy # has already been provided
Claim # 120005218
Complaint # 339568
Still had nothing back from Complaints department (well over the promised max. 15 business days response time)
Anna J.InsureandGo Australia
Hi David, I've escalated your case, forwarded your details to the relevant people and explained your situation, so they can follow up with you. If you don't hear back, please send me a Product Review private message so I can follow up. Thanks, Anna
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DisappointedDarling Downs, QLD
- International Travel Insurance - Gold (Annual Multi-Trip)
- Verified customer
Insurance denied for delayed trip despite purchasing policy months before COVID-19 outbreak
In June 2022, I purchased multi-trip annual insurance with the 'natural disaster' option on the understanding that it offered the same conditions as single trip cover that I had taken previously. Their documents indicated that the policy did cover travel prevented by government regulation. The boutique travel company that offered my trip took great pains to contact their suppliers in Italy to reorganise the trip at the same time next year with 100% success. So imagine my surprise when I called InsureAndGo with my request to reschedule the c...Read more
over for this trip, just to be advised that there was no cover for this delayed travel. I was informed that had the company just cancelled, I could have claimed for the whole tour, but because they took the effort to reschedule, nothing was covered!!! Strikes me as a strange way to do business. However they have lost another long term client, who, by the way, has never before had to claim on travel insurance in a long lifetime of travel.1 comment
Anna J.InsureandGo Australia
Hi there, I'm sorry that we weren't able to assist you with rescheduling your policy, but I can confirm what you said about claiming is correct. If you purchased your policy before the cut off date of... Read more
31st January, and your cover featured cancellation cover, you would have been eligible to claim for out of pocket cancellation costs. As a next step, I would advise you contact [email protected]. This will lodge your complaint formally, and ensure your case is looked at by the disputes resolution team. Thanks, AnnaSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Gary P.South East Queensland, QLD
Still waiting for my refund
I bought a policy for my wife and I for our travel to Vietnam and Bangkok in December for travelling in March.Our claim has nothing to do with Covid 19.My wife got injured and was advised by her GP against travelling and she provided a Medical Certificate.I lodged our claim on March 3rd and to date I haven't heard any communication despite sending numerous emails.I have received a full refund for my hotel and tour bookings which I had booked through Wotif and Viator.I also received a full refund from China Airlines which I had booked through Je...Read more
tabroad.So the actual amount that I have claimed from Insureandgo is just a small amount that I could not claim from Thai Airways and Vietjet.We took out this insurance to cover for such unforeseen circumstances.I can't understand why it is taking so long.5 comments
Anna J.InsureandGo Australia
Hi Gary, I'm very sorry your claim is taking so long, and we do understand how frustrating these delays are. Our staff are doing everything they can to get back to customers in a timely manner, but I ... Read more
would like to follow your case up for you. Could you please send me your policy number (via private message here on Product Review, to ensure your privacy) and I will follow up on your claim for you? Thanks, AnnaPolicy Number: MS/IG/304120/24416462
Claims Number: 120004925
Anna J.InsureandGo Australia
Thanks Gary, I have passed on your details to the right people, and if you don't receive an update soon, please send me a private message here on Product Review so I can follow up. Thanks, Anna
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ElleWA
Disgusted with response from Insure and Go
I have taken out gold Annual Multi Trip Insurance and due to travel restrictions with COVID19 cannot travel. Their policy is only good for international travel - it does not cover domestic travel. Asked Insure & Go for a credit or deferment for the 6 months of the policy that cannot be used. Airlines, hotels and tours have all given credits, even other insurance companies have refunded premiums but not Insure & Go, they get to keep all the premiums, dont have to pay out because you get refunds or credits for their travel. They must be laugh...Read more
ing all the way to the bank. Its pointless writing to [email protected] because you will get the standard reply "Unfortunately, we are not postponing any insurance policies with the current DO NOT TRAVEL warning" I sure know who not to GO to for my future insurance needs.1 comment
Anna J.InsureandGo Australia
Hi Elle, I'm sorry that we weren't able to help you with a deferment of your policy dates, or a credit on your policy at this time. I understand you have already made your complaint known via the rele... Read more
vant channel, and you have the right to escalate your complaint by replying to the response you received with the message that you would like to escalate your complaint to stage 2 of the disputes process. I understand you may feel this is not something to do though, and you are also able to lodge a complaint with AFCA if you so choose. Thanks, AnnaSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
LynnGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
- 4 reviews
- 2 likes
Avoid this company at all costs!!
Avoid this company at all costs. Despite having purchased Gold annual insurance for a number of years when it came time to claim because of COVID-19 they simply used a concocted excuse not to pay our claim.
Any correspondence with the claims person just resulted in the same parrot like fashion response. "There is no cover available on your insurance policy whilst you are in a “Do Not Travel” destination". We were in the middle of a trip BUT whilst we had left Australia when there was no such notice from DFAT during our trip a Do Not Travel ...Read more
notice was issued. We cut our trip short incurring extra charges from the Airline who also profited from peoples misfortune to be caught up in this pandemic. Insureandgo is non trustworthy dishonourable Insurance provider.. I note they are an agent of a Spanish Insurance Company MAPFRE who no doubt provide the cover. The review community should band together a get a class action against them. They are Profiteering from a worldwide pandemic..1 comment
Anna J.InsureandGo Australia
Hi Lynn, I would like to see if I can help you get more clarity on the reasoning behind your claims decision, and to ensure all elements of your claim have been considered. Would you be able to send m... Read more
e your policy number via private message (to ensure our privacy) so I can follow up? Thanks, AnnaSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
AndySouth East Queensland, QLD
Refunded our cancelled trip accommodation
Have previously been a customer and not needed to claim. Due to Covid-19 our latest trip didn’t go ahead, we had to cancel before departure due to government travel advice. We had a gold policy and thankfully it included pandemic cover. As we purchased the policy in August 2022 were able to make a claim. Insure and Go reimbursed our accomodation of which 100% had been charged.
We are so glad and thankful to have bought a policy from Insure and Go. We didn’t get to go on our holiday but to not be out of pocket for it was a massive relief!
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CharlieDarling Downs, QLD
Dissatisfied
Trip booked for end of April 2020, purchased insurance in October 2022 before Covid-19, travel cancelled by Government, could not postpone insurance till we could re-book flight. Extremely Dissatisfied/disappointed. Have used them before, don't know if we will again
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Anna J.InsureandGo Australia
Hi Charlie, I'm sincerely sorry that we weren't able to postpone or change the dates on your policy. As a next step, I would recommend you contact [email protected] with your policy number... Read more
so that your complaint can be formally lodged, and your case can be looked at. Thanks, AnnaThank you l will certainly contact "[email protected]" and trust/hope they will be able able to resolve the problem in our favour, as l truly think, because all travel was banned by the Go... Read more
vernment, it is only fair to postpone the policy until such time that we can once again travel. I am also convinced that we are not the only ones that feel hard done by. Thanks for the opportunity to lodge my complaint.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Questions & Answers
Keith G.asked
My policy was purchased 19/2/20. My query is did Insureandgo know when i purchased this worthless policy that due to the pandemic they would not be liable for any claims. In other words they took my money for jam. As far as I am aware the pandemic was declared 31/1/20. I feel that should have been informed at purchase. My cruise dates were from 22/5/20 to 5/6/20. Keith
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Hi Keith, It's more of, if you did travel and caught the virus that you are not covered. But our dispute is that it doesn't matter when you purchased the policy you haven't traveled yet, We all should be getting a refund. I have read that other travel insurance companies are refunding. As it is not our fault that all travel has been shut down. InsureandGo stand to make thousands of dollars if they do not give everyone back there money. I have put in a formal complaint to the ombudsman now, not just for me but for everyone. I hope you and others can do the same, the more complaints the better chance on getting a refund.
Hi Tony. Thanks for that. We all need to complain to the ombudsman. I have. Pauline
If it's good enough for companies like Woolworths Insurance to refund the policies then it should be the same for all major companies. I'm seeking clarification from them on my 2 policies purchased for travel this year then I will too go the the ombudsman. In a spirit of goodwill from them I'd even be happy with credit for my future travel.
Markasked
Why does your company have no morals or ethics, do you understand people are now unemployed and can’t pay bills yet you won’t refund policy’s or give credit
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Anna J.InsureandGo Australia
Hi Mark, I understand you are upset, and would recommend you go through the formal channel for complaints, which is to email your policy number to [email protected]. Thanks, Anna
They WONT give us our money back or even a credit....Airlines and accommodation has. Tell anyone who listens NEVER use this company
grannymaasked
Would we be covered by our insurance for a refund fee of $900 per person ($1800)for overseas flights? Policy taken out 15/1/2020. We do not wish for a credit on these flights as we will not be able to travel in the prescribed time given by the airline
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grannyma, Ring 1300136374 and ask to speak to Nathan . He will tell you .
Anna J.InsureandGo Australia
Hi Grannyma, thanks for reaching out. It's impossible for me to tell without knowing all the details of your claim, but based on your purchase date, you are eligible to claim assuming your level of cover was Silver or Gold.
Please see the below link which includes a list of the documents you will need to submit along with your claim, and the contact details you will need to submit your claim by email or post.
https://www.insureandgo.com.au/travel-insurance/important-claims-information/manual-submittion.jsp
I hope this helps. If you need anything else, just reach out.
Thanks, Anna
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Anna J.InsureandGo Australia
Hi there, I am genuinely so sorry to hear about your loss, and for making an already very difficult time frustrating as well. Unfortunately, we do need evidence for the claim, but I apologise if this ... Read more
made claiming more difficult. Regarding the email account, sadly, we're bound by privacy rules to only email the policyholder's email address with updates on their case, but it sounds like we were able to work around this as you mentioned. Would you like me to take some action on your behalf, such as asking for the outcome of your case to be reviewed? Or were we able to pay your claim? Thanks, Anna