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Recent events impacting Australian residents

Identified events that may affect your travel and insurance.

Recent events

Hurricane Beryl – July 2024

On Monday 1 July 2024,  countries in the Caribbean Sea area began issuing hurricane warnings as Hurricane Beryl moved through the region. After making land...
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Travel Alert: Coronavirus February 3 2022

(Advice as at 3 Feb 2022; update to advice posted 4 Mar 2020)
Travel insurance, Recent events

Recent Events: World Nomads and Coronavirus (COVID-19)

For information relating to policies purchased prior to 03 February 2022, please check the PDS provided with your purchase. You can contact us if you need this ...
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Am I covered for COVID quarantine & vaccine costs while traveling?

Many Australians are planning an overseas trip as borders open internationally, but with the fun and excitement of travelling also comes the stress of having to...
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Am I covered if I need to cancel my trip due to a COVID-19 case?

If you have had to cancel your much-anticipated summer trip abroad because you, or someone in your traveling party, has been diagnosed with a confirmed case of ...
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Dubai Floods – April 2024

On Tuesday 16 April 2024, heavy rainfall fell over the United Arab Emirates and Dubai, causing major flooding and widespread damage. Dubai International Airport...
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Taiwan Earthquake and Tsunami warning– April 2024

On Wednesday 3 April 2024, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Taiwan. There are reports of damage to buildings and infrastructure. Aftershocks...
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Travel Alert: Japan Earthquake and Tsunami – January 2024

Monday, January 1, a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula of Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, causing widespread destruction.
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North Queensland Floods - December 2023

In the wake of Cyclone Jasper, record rainfall in North Queensland has caused severe flooding in the region. Emergency alerts were issued by the Queensland Gove...
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Travel Alert: Hawaii 09 August 2023

If you are in the affected areas, follow the advice of local authorities at all times, including any evacuation orders. Call the US Emergency Services on 911 if...
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Moroccan Earthquake - September 2023

Friday, September 8, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck the High Atlas mountains, southwest of Marrakesh causing widespread destruction and the loss of many live...
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Travel Alert: Iceland -16 November 2023

Many news outlets have reported that due to increased seismic activity in the Reykjanes Peninsula, a volcanic eruption is expected in Iceland imminently. On Nov...

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