Planning on getting a job to help supplement your travels? No problem! There’s cover while working (volunteer work or paid work) so read on to find out what plan and level of cover applies to you depending on what kind of work you’ll do.
When you have the appropriate working visa for the country you plan to work in and the appropriate qualification, certification or license for that work (where applicable), there’s cover for:
All you need to do is list ‘work’ then choose the work activity that you plan to do, e.g. manual, non-manual, etc. when getting your quote so you’ll be covered. Easy! Restrictions apply to certain work activities, so be aware of this.
You must add all the adventures and activities you plan to try on your trip when you buy it. You won’t be able to make changes after your policy is issued. Read more about how it all works and what specific restrictions apply to certain activities.
You’ll need to claim through workers’ compensation (or a similar scheme in the country that you’re in) if you’re injured while participating in a work activity and if this type of cover is required by law. In the event of a claim, you must notify your claims case manager of any insurance cover you have through your employer or under any workers' compensation act.
If something happens to you while at work and you are in need of medical evacuation, or if you are hospitalised and incur emergency medical expenses, you (or someone else) MUST contact our Emergency Assistance Team.
The policy isn’t designed to cover everything, so you must take the time to read the terms, conditions, limits and exclusions in the policy wording, particularly Section 8 – Adventure, Work, Study & Volunteer, so there are no surprises if you do need to use it. If you are unsure, please contact us for help.
Here are the main things that aren’t covered:
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