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Domestic, InternationalShocking service - never use this company
This was hopeless, I paid comp insurance but wilth the pandemic nothing was covered. I have been trying by phone, email and website to contact Simply Travel Insurance to get a refund but I have not been able to make contact at all. They will not cover my travel cancellation but refuse to even communicate and have a discussion about the premium despite giving zero insurance. Ultimately useless insurance, useless communication and do not use this company
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Legal Action
Imagine being an insurance company that completely ignores every single phone call and email to their policy holders. The fact they believe they could get away with this is comical. Ombudsman is going to have a field day with this and I'll have my $365 back.
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Missing in Action
Poor, poor, poor service. This company have actually stolen my money. They basically stopped answering calls during the COVID-19 pandemic. I paid for a travel policy and due to COVID-19 I was not longer able to travel, I have tried to cancel my policy and get a refund by calling but they were MIA (missing in action) not answering calls. I also emailed them and still did not get a response. It appears they have received my email as I included a read receipt, and today I received a "not read" response. This is a very poor response. They are THIEVES. Do not get a policy with this company they will take your money, they don't care about anyone but themselves. My next step is to go to the insurance ombudsman.
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PeterFar North Queensland, QLD
Fighting to get my claim paid
We had to find alternative travel from Paris to Barcelona when the train we had booked/paid was cancelled due track damage. I called travel agent in Australia and she booked us flights that afternoon and advised to contact Simply Travel Insurance to advise, we did and the operator kept us on the phone for 13 minutes as an international call. Now they advise that they won't pay for phone calls (there company call was the most expensive), travel agent airfares were $265.00 AUD cheaper than I could book myself, and not trusting me to say I got a r...Read more
efund from train fare when I couldn't after 2 hours of trying and not believing as train was booked through Rail Europe and the attempted train refund was with SNCF so they wouldn't pay. Re the policy of no phone calls I needed phone calls to contact travel agent to book the flight and to get the e-ticket for the flight
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nbmollerAU
- 38 reviews
- 1 like
I've made 3 claims over 3 years, never the slightest problem with payment
I buy a frequent traveler policy each year, I have made 2 small claims, one delayed luggage, one damaged luggage and one trip cancellation. The 2 small claims were paid within a week the trip cancellation took a fortnight. Easy to deal with. Definitely not the cheapest policy on the market, but when I needed to make a claim they were very quick to respond
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I would caution using Simply Travel Insurance and the Medical Advisor "First assist", they appear incapable of supplying the necessary hospital Guarantees,, they are incapable of ensuring you are g... Read more
etting the correct treatment, in fact if its an illness as opposed to an injury there is a real likelihood if you don't have your own resources you will wind up on the street. They provided NO assistance, no support and zero decision making . if you don't have your own resources, its highly likely you will have very real concerns. I would suggest real caution dealing with Coffee-Forte products (Simply Travel Insurance ect ect ) if you have any concerns about medical treatment (And I am not talking Corona Virus) - They do not respond to complaints in required time frames - I had no option but report them to the regulatorSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
benSouth East Queensland, QLD
Sneaky
I felt it was good value at the time of purchase. That was until I had to make a claim. They seem to have a clause for everything to avoid paying you, which is not easily accessible when purchasing the insurance. Denied a claim when my camera was stolen out of my checked in bag, because guess what? They have a clause for that! Thanks for nothing!
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Customer Service R.Simply Travel Insurance
Hi Ben, I'm sorry to hear about the circumstances surrounding your claim and that you were unhappy with the outcome. Please note you can choose to have your claim escalated and reviewed by an independ... Read more
ent panel if you wish. To organise a review please email your policy details outlining your complaint to [email protected]. Keeping an open dialogue with our customers is how we improve our service, so thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Kind Regards, Sophie, Customer Service.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Brie L
- 5 reviews
Excellent service and quick claims process
Very happy with this company. Premiums are very competitive and we recently had to make a claim which was a very painless process and paid quickly into our account. Would definitely use this company again and recommend to others
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Hi Brie, It's always encouraging to hear our customers talk so positively about their claims experience with us. Providing legendary customer service is always our goal! Big thanks for the kind words,... Read more
it means the world to us. We're looking forward to providing you with legendary service again in the future. Kind Regards, Sophie, Customer Service.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Flower LadySouth East Queensland, QLD
- 3 reviews
- Simply Travel Insurance
- Verified customer
A Really Positive Experience
This was the second time we have used Simply Travel Insurance and the first time in many trips that we have had to make a claim on travel insurance. The process was very easy and at a time when many things were not going well this was such a positive experience that we will keep coming back. The major bonus was that this was the best insurance price available.
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Hi there, thanks for your great review! We all work here at Simply Travel Insurance to provide the best customer service to our travellers and I'm really glad to hear you had a good experience with us... Read more
and we shall aim to provide you with an even better experience next time! Kind regards, Sophie, Customer Service.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
pdcSouth East Queensland, QLD
A happy customer!
I have been using Simply Travel Insurance for all overseas travel over the past 5 years (7 trips). It is product and price competitive and simple to sign up for. Their on line help desk has been prompt and informative when responding to destination/insurance queries. Fortunately, I have not had to make any claims, but am confident that these would be dealt with in the same professional and expedient manner. I continue to recommend this insurance to friends traveling OS.
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Hi there, I'm so glad to hear you're satisfied with our service and product. It's always encouraging to hear such nice words from a satisfied customer. We hope you had a great time on your trip and we... Read more
look forward to serving you again in the future. Thank you for choosing 1Cover and for taking the time to leave us a review, we really appreciate it. Kind Regards, Sophie, Customer Service.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Would recommend to everyone!
Great value, I’ve used this company twice now and couldn’t go travelling without it! I felt extremely supported and looked after with STI’s great customer service. Highly recommend to anyone planning a holiday big or small.
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Hi Claudia, I'm glad you found our policies efficient and our service easy to use. It's always encouraging to hear such nice words from a satisfied and loyal customer. We hope you had a great time on ... Read more
your trip and we look forward to serving you again in the future. Thank you for choosing 1Cover and for taking the time to leave us a review, we really appreciate it. Kind Regards, Sophie, Customer Service.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
SaccoMelbourne
Very good service
Selected this company after looking at reviews, travel was in Europe’s and involved a cruise. Unfortunately became ill on the cruise and required on ship hospitalisation and subsequently a hefty bill. Submitted my claim in the morning and had an email approving same that afternoon. Excellent service, will use again.
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PipHobart, TAS
- 7 reviews
- 1 like
Who fills in paper forms these days?
I went through the long process of providing personal and travel details. Got to the pre-existing medical conditions to discover I needed to complete a paper form and submit it for assessment. This is so old hat. These days assessments are mostly done online.
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MaxBrisbane
- 2 reviews
- 9 likes
Fast efficient cover, excellent for multiple trips. Very fast claims service
I purchase the multi trip policy, it is one of the few that covers you for up to 90 days per trip. Secondly it's one of the few polices that includes everything, ie sking, cruising, a good level of hire vehicle excessively. I guess the test of any policy is at claim time, I made a small claim for damaged luggage from a cruise I was recently on in Northern Europe, from submitting the claim it took 4 days to pay with out any hassles.
I think these folk want to provide a genuine product at a fair price
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ArkoBeecroft
- 2 reviews
- Simply Travel Insurance
- Verified customer
The proof is when you have to claim.
We unfortunately had to cancel our cruise due to my wife contracting viral gastroenteritis on the morning of departure.
I was able to submit our claim on line together with the required documentation including our doctor's report.
Simply Travel handled the claim professionally and were easy to deal with.
Our full costs were refunded, less the small excess.
The real test of an insurance company is how they handle your claims.
The policy was easy to set up and the customer support was excellent.
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aussietaffWide Bay-Burnett, QLD
- 23 reviews
- 1 like
Good Communication
Very helpful. good information. Unfortunitley a bit expensive for oldies.
We would have gone with them as they covered everything that we were looking for. As we were going to be on the Indian Pacific train, then a 19 day cruise around Northern Australia, with a visit of 10 hours in Bali, our ages put the price up substancially.
Good commication and advice
A bit expensive for olies compared with Insure and Go
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MerleDubbo
Really Impressed by Great Service
I have some special needs and had to shop around for insurance cover for a cruise last year. I spoke to many companies and found that this company was by far the most helpful. One young man I spoke to named Jim really was wonderful, he took the time to explain everything clearly and simply, and the price was right too. Another insurance supposedly for seniors quoted almost twice the amount of the simply travel insurance website.
Good Price, honest and clear advice, great help
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Questions & Answers
Johnasked
Am I covered if the airline changes schedule or cancels the flight due to Virus issues?
Graham Yasked
Do you have a multi-trip policy that covers overseas and domestic travel - e.g. a walking trip in Spain coupled with a private tour in Algeria and another trip on the Ghan to Darwin and aship to Broome with connecting flights
Carmel Campbellasked
In the case of illness, is it possible to have a companion travel with me?
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Hi there, I am so pleased that we could assist with your claim. We're looking forward to providing you with legendary customer service again in the future. Thank you for choosing Simply Travel Insuran... Read more
ce and for taking the time to leave us a review, we really appreciate it. Kind Regards, Sophie, Customer Service.