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Franciscobondi
- 6 reviews
Don’t waste your money, TID do not accept claims
As you can see mostly one star here and on Google review, they do not accept any claim. They refuse always with an excuse to do not have responsibility or do not cover what you claim.
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Di B.Sydney Surrounds, NSW
13 policies 1 claim - no payment!
My sons girlfriend recently went to Portugal. Upon arrival her bag did not appear. That was in August. She never got her bag and did all the required paperwork with the airline immediately. She contacted TID and was told to keep receipts for any essentials she bought. She was away for 5 weeks and spent approximately 350Euro buying toiletries, underwear, clothing and a pair of shoes as she literally had nothing.
She submitted her claim to TID for roughly $2300. She was insured for up to $10,000 lost luggage.
After a ridiculous amount of time ca...Read more
lling TID over the past 3 months and not ever receiving a return call (until today) despite numerous promises she was finally offered 25% of her claim as a goodwill payment. For example, that is $25 for a suitcase that she conservatively valued at $100. This is apparently reasonable wear and tear and depreciation . I requested an escalation and was offered 50% almost immediately - I was informed that normal procedure is to initially offer 25% and when escalated it is increased to 50%. No where in the PDS are these figures mentioned - just a vague statement about depreciation. I requested an independent review. I received a call today (1st call in 3 months). Now it gets even more unbelievable. As she doesn't have receipts AND proof of ownership for the contents she is not eligible for ANYTHING!! and remember the 350Euro for essentials she purchased when she was away? - not eligible for anything there either. Why? That only applies to luggage that is temporarily lost.......When it is permanently lost it comes under section 14 blah blah blah..... I cant even begin to understand this. Even if she DID have receipts for everything in her bag, the receipts must be proven to belong to her and then reasonable wear and tear and depreciation would still apply!!!!!!
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Customer ExperienceTID Travel Insurance Direct
Hi Di,
It looks like we definitely dropped the ball in responding to you here. Please accept my sincere apologies.
I'm sorry you've had such a negative experience with TID. I'd be happy to investigate... Read more
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Very Happy
I was happy to know TID insurance was there even though I didnt need it. My trip went smoothly and I was thrilled to spend quality time with my daughter and newest granddaughter. Thanks for being there if I needed you.
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JeremyPerth, WA
No more worries when travelling overseas
I thought the initial price was fair for $100 excess but never thought i would actually need it. Unfortunately my daughter ingested something contaminated and had to be admitted to hospital for 3 days. I knew it would be expensive and emailed TID to see if they could cover the costs for me. After a couple of emails they managed to contact me through the hospital phone with a doctor who talked with the local doctor over the phone. They rang every day to see how my daughter was and if she would need any more treatment. We were able to stay in a r...Read more
oom to accomadate me, my wife and daughter so we could stay with her and all costs including the medicines to take home were covered. All staff were friendly and quickly resolved an issue, when the hospital tried charging me the bill, that had already been guaranteed for payment. I will always use TID from now on.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Theo ASydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
- The Basics (Budget Overseas Insurance)
- Verified customer
Cannot fault, EXCELLENT service when something goes wrong - which it did for me. Zero pushback, 100% professional.
I had some moderately bad ear issues for 3 months of my policy. I had to contact numerous times and make several claims. The emergency medical assistance team is super quick and productive in their responses. Their claims team is likewise very professional. There is a reason why their reviews are so high. Very appreciative of their modus operandum. Special thanks to Margaret Marko who was superb in emergency assist, and, Dylan Copeland in claims. 10/10 operators. Policy# TIDAUS19524699
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BrendenTID Travel Insurance Direct
Hi Theo, thanks for the wonderful feedback! I'm delighted to hear how happy you have been with our service especially that of Margaret and Dylan. Hope you have fun planning that next adventure, we loo... Read more
k forward to hearing from you then! Ash, Customer Experience ManagerSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
TonyDarwin
- The Basics (Budget Overseas Insurance)
- Verified customer
Great service, easy to use
I've been using TID for a few years now and find piece of mind knowing that my travel is covered with an Australian based insurer.
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BrendenTID Travel Insurance Direct
Hi Tony,
Thanks for the kind words. We very proud to be Australian owned and based. Hope you have fun planning that next holiday.
Ash, Customer Experience Manager
www.tid.com.au
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PaulCHurstville
- The Basics (Budget Overseas Insurance)
- Verified customer
Great price for the cover included.
I haven’t had to make a claim, thankfully, but the price for the coverage I required was great. Especially the medical cover as we were going overseas to China followed by a cruise.
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BrendenTID Travel Insurance Direct
Hi Paul,
Hope you had a great time in China. Thanks for the kind words and we look forward to hearing from you when you are ready for your next adventure,
Ash, Customer Experience Manager
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BrentOsAU
- 3 reviews
- 9 likes
- The Basics (Budget Overseas Insurance)
- Verified customer
Never going to use TID again, as they go with Cerberus
I lost my phone overseas, this was already trouble enough as I had only got it a month before my trip. Instead of helping me with the service they claim to provide, I was greeted with a 'too bad, so sad'. They would not cover my claim as I had "all reasonable precautions to safeguard the items you have claimed for have not been taken". This is what I get for going to another country to help those in need. Don't bother with insurance if they are just going to pocket your money and shut you off.
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BrendenTID Travel Insurance Direct
Hi BrentOs, Sorry to hear you have been unhappy with our claims process. I would be happy to look into your claim and if need be have it reviewed. Please provide me your claim number if you would like... Read more
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narucocoMelbourne
- The Basics (Budget Overseas Insurance)
- Verified customer
Always select TID when I need a travel insurance
Choosing a travel insurance company can be time consuming and a bit of pain, but it's not the case for me as I always go with TID. They are straight forward and cover what I need!
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- The Basics (Budget Overseas Insurance)
- Verified customer
Security leading up to travel
Great holiday, did not need to make a claim. But the lead up to leaving was stressful as my wife had a small operation on her hand, followrd by a minor healing issue. The doctor only gave her permission to travel overseas two days before we left. It was comforting to know that if we could not fly out at least we could replan our trip and fly out later without the financial worry of paying twice. Thanks TID
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BrendenTID Travel Insurance Direct
Hi Greg,
Thanks for taking the time to share that feedback. Sorry to hear about your wife's hand, hope she is on the mend. Glad to hear we were able to provide you with that peace of mind.
Ash, Customer Experience Manager
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me.canberra
- The Basics (Budget Overseas Insurance)
- Verified customer
very good
TID is definitely competitive with other insurance companies - I got offers from several which we turned down in favour of TID.
On last year's trip to S Africa I was mugged and robbed, kept my receipts and TID paid up in full. Which went a long way to making up for the mugging.
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BrendenTID Travel Insurance Direct
Hi,
Sorry to hear about incident in S Africa during your trip. However I'm glad to hear you were happy with the service from TID. Thanks for the review.
Ash, Customer Experience Manager
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Sarge
- 2 reviews
Travel in China and dealing with Chinese is an "Adventure"
Felt safe as always with TID cover for our trip.
Policy was a breeze to setup as usual.
Did not require to make a claim but had our accommodation "dis-honored" as Chinese Hotel has no arrangement with a well known "on-line" accommodation provider. Wondered if TID cover such events. Ended up with a great holiday however as hotel offered equivalent room and negotiated a reasonable package.
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BrendenTID Travel Insurance Direct
Hi Sarge,
Hope you had a great time during your holiday in China.
I'm delighted to hear we were able to provide you with that sense of security. Having that peace of mind is important when travell... Read more
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- The Basics (Budget Overseas Insurance)
- Verified customer
Necessary Evil
It's a must have item when traveling just to safe guard against having a problem overseas. I've used TID now for many years and haven't ever had the need to claim but the policy is easy to set up and apply for on line.
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BrendenTID Travel Insurance Direct
Hi Cupcake McGee,
Thanks for your loyalty over the years!
Glad to hear your travels have gone smoothly without the need to claim, just know should you ever find yourself in strife overseas that our... Read more
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DeanMid North Coast, NSW
- 4 reviews
- The Basics (Budget Overseas Insurance)
- Verified customer
Piece of Mind, easy insurance
I have just returned from another trip which I used Travel Insurance Direct for my coverage. I did not make a claim this time. I have however in the past made a claim with them and the experience was relatively smooth and trouble free. Purchasing the insurance is online, fast and easy. Their app is also useful as it knows your destination and provides useful tid bits about where you are holidaying. If you cant afford travel insurance, you cant afford to holiday. This inexpensive easy option provides the necessary piece of mind.
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BrendenTID Travel Insurance Direct
Hi Dean,
Great to hear you are taking advantage of our free app Tripwise. I know how useful it can be as I use it myself when travelling!
Sorry to hear you had to claim in the past, I hope it didn'... Read more
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Brunski
- 2 reviews
- The Basics (Budget Overseas Insurance)
- Verified customer
On-line made easy, prompt payment
While not a fan of on-line claims, the process was quite painless and the claim was processed efficiently and with no fuss or question. You always need your paper work as proof but this is the second claim I have made and thus far all I can say is that TID have been easy to deal with and I will definitely be taking out my 4th policy with them later this year.
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BrendenTID Travel Insurance Direct
Hi Brunski,
Thanks for taking the time to share that feedback with us. To hear the online claims process was straightforward from someone who doesn't like online claims is great to hear, glad we were ... Read more
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- The Basics (Budget Overseas Insurance)
- Verified customer
Easy reassuring and excellent coverage
very satisfied as I had to extend the travel insurance dates, Staff were friendly and very helpful. Extremely easy to complete the online policy and the cover is second to none. We have used TID often and will be using it again.
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BrendenTID Travel Insurance Direct
Hi Lee,
Thanks for taking the time to share that feedback. I'm delighted to hear how happy you are with our service and the flexibility we offer with our policies. We appreciate your loyalty and look ... Read more
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SarahBeijing
- The Basics (Budget Overseas Insurance)
- Verified customer
Great, no hassles
I've used TID before. Once again they've taken the hassle out of getting insurance on the go. My ski policy was great value, and it was simple to sign up for!
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BrendenTID Travel Insurance Direct
Hi Sarah,
Hope you had an awesome ski trip and thanks for the kind words! Great to hear we have been able to make the whole process nice and easy for you. Hope you have fun planning that next adventur... Read more
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- The Basics (Budget Overseas Insurance)
- Verified customer
Always Feel Secure with TID
This was our third policy with TID. As always was easy to set up and very good value. In the past have relied solely on credit card-provided coverage but now don't travel without a TID policy.
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BrendenTID Travel Insurance Direct
Hi Barry,
Sounds like your lucky enough to do a lot of travelling! Thanks for your loyalty and I'm glad you've chosen a specialist travel insurer. Our Australia based Customer Service, Claims and 24/7... Read more
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