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Thank you for your patience while we complete this work.

Rest assured, your insurance benefits, coverage, and plan terms will not change as a result of this transaction. Your existing claims, customer service inquiries, and plan servicing will continue without interruption.

If you require urgent assistance while our website is unavailable, our Emergency Assistance team is available 24/7. For all other enquiries, please contact our Customer Service team in your location here.

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Ash Cloud - Indonesia - June 2025

On Tuesday, 17 June 2025, Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted, releasing a thick ash cloud. The Indonesian government has established an exclusion zone around the volcano. Disruption to travel is anticipated as volcanic activity continues in the region. 

Policies purchased after 12:00pm, 18 June 2025, AEST will not provide cover for losses arising from this event as it is now widely reported in the media.

This does not impact cover provided by policies purchased prior to this time, subject to the terms of the policy.

If you’re already travelling

If you hold a policy with us and require emergency assistance due to this event, please contact our international assistance team as soon as it’s practical and safe to do so.

For the latest advice, visit US Department of State

How does this event affect your cover

Policies purchased after an event occurs will not provide cover for any losses which arise in relation to that event.

If you already have a policy with us, coverage is available subject to the policy terms, conditions, limits and exclusions.

If your travel plans are affected 

If you need to change your travel arrangements, contact your airline, cruise company or travel agent for assistance in the first instance.

Please retain all supporting documentation evidencing expenses incurred. Please remember as a term of your policy, you must do everything you can to minimise losses. If you need to submit a claim, please complete the claim form and if you need help doing this, contact us.

If you have any other queries, please get in touch.

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