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Planning a trip soon? 1Cover offers a range of policies for travellers adventuring overseas, as well as domestic travel insurance for those exploring the far reaches of their own backyard in Australia. The available policies are tiered, ranging from comprehensive insurance solutions to bare-necessity medical-only policies. Let's break down what you need to know. 

About 1Cover

Since 2003, 1Cover, underwritten by Lloyds of London, has provided Australians with travel insurance policies at a variety of coverage levels. Their emergency assistance line is open 24/7, meaning if you find yourself in a pickle whilst abroad, you won’t be left hanging beside the telephone.

Cover information and limits in the table below verified as correct at 14 October 2024. Other information correct at the time of writing.

1Cover plans

1Cover’s selection of travel insurance policies includes International Frequent Traveller (a multi-trip travel insurance policy) for those who seek comprehensive travel coverage all year round and Domestic Frequent Traveller insurance, which could be ideal for those who travel interstate for work. 

When it comes to single-trip international travel insurance, they offer three ascending tiers to suit your personal needs: Medical Only, Essentials, and Comprehensive cover. We’ve outlined the details for these tiers of coverage, which can be found in the table below.

They also offer optional add-ons, such as the Cruise Pack or Winter Sports Pack coverage. If you’d like to find out more about 1Cover’s other tailored options, check out the 1Cover product disclosure statement (PDS) on their website, or keep reading.

  • Events

  • Limits shown apply

  • Covid medical cover

  • Covid cancellation cover

  • Overseas emergency hospital expense

  • Overseas emergency medical assistance

  • Maximum excess

  • Cancellation fees

  • Pay extra for no excess

  • Luggage and personal effects

  • Additional accomodation & travel

  • Emergency companion

  • Resumption of journey

  • Hospital cash allowance

  • Accidental death

  • Permanent disability

  • Loss of income

  • Credit Card fraud and replacement

  • Travellers cheques

  • Travel documents

  • Rental vehicle excess

  • Alternative travel expenses

  • Personal liability

  • Pre existing conditions

  • Asthma

  • Cancer

  • Cardiovascular disease

  • Mental health illness

  • Diabetes

  • Epilepsy

  • High cholesterol

  • High blood pressure

  • Pregnancy

  • Blood thinning medication

  • Activities covered

  • Bungee jumping

  • Conservation work

  • Mountain biking

  • Mountaineering

  • Rock climbing

  • Scuba diving

  • Sky diving

  • Surfing

  • Trekking

  • Snow sports

  • Ocean Cruise

    • Medical Only

    • Per person

    • Unlimited

    • Unlimited

    • $200.00

    • Events
    • $5,000,000

    • Pre existing conditions
    • Assessment required, may cost extra

    • Activities covered
    More info
    • Essentials

    • Per person

    • Unlimited

    • Unlimited

    • $200.00

    • Events
    • $2,500

    • $5,000

    • $1,000

    • $5,000,000

    • Pre existing conditions
    • Assessment required, may cost extra

    • Activities covered
    More info
    • Comprehensive

    • Per person

    • Unlimited

    • Unlimited

    • $200.00

    • Events
    • Unlimited

    • $15,000

    • $50,000

    • $3,000

    • $5,000

    • $25,000

    • $10,400

    • $5,000

    • $5,000

    • $5,000

    • $5,000

    • $5,000

    • $5,000,000

    • Pre existing conditions
    • Assessment required, may cost extra

    • Activities covered
    • Optional

    • Optional

    More info
    • Frequent Traveller

    • Per person

    • Unlimited

    • Unlimited

    • $200.00

    • Events
    • Unlimited

    • $15,000

    • $50,000

    • $3,000

    • $5,000

    • $25,000

    • $10,400

    • $5,000

    • $5,000

    • $5,000

    • $5,000

    • $5,000

    • $5,000,000

    • Pre existing conditions
    • Assessment required, may cost extra

    • Activities covered
    • Optional

    • Optional

    More info
= Covered = Not covered

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Does 1Cover Travel Insurance have COVID-19 coverage? 

Depending on your level of coverage, 1Cover offers some insurance for costs associated with COVID-19. 

1Cover’s PDS outlines the general exclusions related to COVID-19.

What optional extras can I add to my 1Cover policy? 

1Cover offers optional extras on their Comprehensive Travel Insurance policy, like the Cruise Pack and Winter Sports Pack. Keep in mind, including these in your cover comes at an additional fee, which can vary based on the details of your adventures.

Cover for specific pre-existing medical conditions can also be purchased on top of 1Cover’s policies for an additional premium. See the next section for a run-down of what’s already covered, and what travellers with pre-existing medical conditions options are.

Are pre-existing medical conditions covered under 1Cover’s Travel Insurance? 

While many pre-existing medical conditions aren’t covered under 1Cover’s policies, the conditions which are automatically covered might have some requirements that need to be met before you’re covered. 

If you have a pre-existing medical condition that isn’t listed under automatic coverage, then you must notify 1Cover and complete a medical assessment before you buy your policy. You won’t be covered for a medical mishap unless it’s listed on the PDS, or on your 1Cover policy certificate of insurance.

Be sure to check out the 1Cover PDS if you have any pre-existing conditions, so you know exactly what you’re insured for. Even if you think you might be automatically covered, there could be prerequisites you need to meet, so read carefully.

What do I do if there’s an emergency during my trip?

If there’s an emergency during your overseas trip, contact 1Cover’s 24/7 emergency assistance line on (+) 61 2 8776 3010, or email help@1cover.com.au.

If you’re calling from within Australia, contact 1Cover’s 24/7 emergency assistance line on 1300 844 508.

A list of toll-free international numbers are below, depending on where you are calling from: 

1Cover stresses that this number is only for emergencies and that all general enquiries can be lodged through their online enquiries form .

How do I make a claim with 1Cover Travel Insurance? 

You can make a claim with 1Cover through their online claims portal, or via email (claims@1cover.com.au), and have 30 days from when you return home to officially lodge it. With either method, it’s important to provide them with full and accurate information, which will depend on the type of claim you are making. 

When you make a claim, you’ll be asked to upload documents providing various forms of evidence showing the costs you’ve incurred. This can range from proof of your identification to receipts for lost belongings, an official police report, or medical reports and scans. What’s required depends on what kind of claim you’re filing. 

1Cover aims to assess your claim within 10 business days of receiving it. The process will (ideally) be more efficient if you provide all the relevant documents and info from the get-go. Once assessed, they’ll contact you with the outcome of your claim. 

Is it possible to cancel my 1Cover Travel insurance policy? 

1Cover offers a 14-day cooling-off policy, meaning you can request a cancellation within two weeks of receiving your policy confirmation. 1Cover will provide you with a full refund in this case. But keep in mind, the 14-day cooling-off period does not apply if you have already started your travels, or if you’ve started a claims process. 

If you want to cancel the policy after this time 1Cover will refund you the amount paid minus the proportion of the premium for the period in which you were covered. However, if you’ve started a claims process already, you won’t be able to get a refund.

1Cover customer reviews

The Mozo community has rated 1Cover’s travel insurance policies and services on a number of factors ranging from value for money to customer satisfaction.

1Cover travel insurance
7.6

Overall 7.6

7.6

Value for money

5.6

Policy coverage

5.2

Customer service

4.3

Claims handling

7.5

Trust

164 Reviews

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Overall rating   1 / 10

Do not use they will not honor your claim

We travelled to New Caledonia and landed as the riots broke out we were stuck in our hotel for 10 days without being able to leave the premises . We were on stand by to be evacuated from the country . I included my footage in my claim as we were...

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We travelled to New Caledonia and landed as the riots broke out we were stuck in our hotel for 10 days without being able to leave the premises . We were on stand by to be evacuated from the country . I included my footage in my claim as we were in the van going to our hotel and surrounded by Rioters and fires . This was in the media and continues now. We were with a group of Hello travel agents and a insurance company representative for them who advise place a claim for this as you have not had a holiday you have been stranded with army and unable to leave the hotel . we were eventually evacuated by the french army to Brisbane . We all placed a claim and out of the 22 couples with us 1 cover who we were with are the only ones that declined the claim . The refuse to cover accommodation, flights, and our accommodation in Brisbane were we were flown to and unable to get a flight home until the next day through no fault if our own,

    Value for money   1 / 10

    Policy coverage   1 / 10

    Customer service   1 / 10

    Claims handling   1 / 10

    Trust   1 / 10

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Maria, Victoria, reviewed about 2 months ago

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Overall rating   3 / 10

1Cover make it impossible to make a claim

Airline lost my luggage. 1Cover wanted Proof of travel arrangements (eg. original flight itinerary showing departing and returning flights, accommodation invoice for placed you stayed at, etc.) List and Proof of purchase for all of the...

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Airline lost my luggage. 1Cover wanted Proof of travel arrangements (eg. original flight itinerary showing departing and returning flights, accommodation invoice for placed you stayed at, etc.) List and Proof of purchase for all of the original items that were lost, stolen or damaged (e.g. receipts/bank statements confirming the purchase date and price) Proof of Loss (i.e. police report, report to hotel, airline etc.) Compensation letter from the airline, as to how much they are reimbursing you for losing your luggage. Just impossible to provide all the above.

    Customer service   3 / 10

    Claims handling   1 / 10

    Trust   1 / 10

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Uyvonne, New South Wales, reviewed 6 months ago

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Overall rating   1 / 10

Breast cancer claim denied from a genuine family

We had a genuine claim for my wife’s breast cancer knocked back and not one call to explain why ??? Very poor communication and service !! Would NOT recommend !

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We had a genuine claim for my wife’s breast cancer knocked back and not one call to explain why ??? Very poor communication and service !! Would NOT recommend !

    Value for money   1 / 10

    Policy coverage   1 / 10

    Customer service   1 / 10

    Claims handling   1 / 10

    Trust   1 / 10

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Andrew, Victoria, reviewed 11 months ago

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Overall rating   8 / 10

Good coverage

Good price and good coverage. I never claim so I don’t know about claim handling.

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Good price and good coverage. I never claim so I don’t know about claim handling.

    Value for money   9 / 10

    Policy coverage   10 / 10

    Customer service   7 / 10

    Claims handling   5 / 10

    Trust   8 / 10

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Eri, Queensland, reviewed 11 months ago

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Overall rating   1 / 10

Be very careful if considering 1Cover

Would NOT recommend. Be very very careful if considering the company. We made a claim on a lost item and were made to feel like criminals by what in my opinion was a heartless, cold well trained expert at finding pinholes using fine print policy...

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Would NOT recommend. Be very very careful if considering the company. We made a claim on a lost item and were made to feel like criminals by what in my opinion was a heartless, cold well trained expert at finding pinholes using fine print policy wording to avoid paying out on a minor claim. Thank goodness nothing serious happened on our trip. I feel they would have fought every inch of the way to to avoid any kind of claim. Dodged a bullet.

    Value for money   6 / 10

    Policy coverage   1 / 10

    Customer service   1 / 10

    Claims handling   1 / 10

    Trust   1 / 10

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Ian, Victoria, reviewed over 1 year ago

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