Am I covered if my bags and valuables have been damaged?

If your registered or checked-in baggage has arrived, but it's been damaged by the carrier while in transit, you can make a claim for the costs incurred to repair or replace these damaged items.

What’s covered?

You can make a claim for the costs to repair the damaged bag itself or damaged items within the bag (with some exceptions - see ‘what’s not covered). How much you can claim per item and in total depends on your Country of Residence and which plan you buy.

We offer two plans – Standard and Explorer – each of which offers different levels of coverage depending on your Country of Residence. It is up to you to choose what plan has the right level of coverage to meet your travel needs.

How much can I claim?

If your claim is successful, we will pay the lesser of:

  • Repairing the item(s); or
  • Replacing it with an item of a similar design, use, and function; or
  • The original purchase price after allowing for normal wear and tear and loss of value (depreciation)

We will pay up to the single item limit for your policy as shown in the Summary or Cover, depending on your Country of Residence and policy selected, for a single item, pair, or set of items.

Note: Be aware that any baggage claim submitted is subject to a policy excess of $100 USD deducted per person, per claimable event.

What to do if your baggage has been damaged?

To make a claim for your checked-in damaged baggage or belongings you must:

  • Report the damage to the relevant transport carrier as soon as possible.
  • Obtain a written report from the carrier outlining the damage. An original copy of this damage report/property irregularity report (P.I.R) must be submitted to support your claim.
  • You must file a claim for compensation with the carrier first and keep a copy of this report to submit with your claim to us.

Travel insurance tip: be sure to take photos of any damage, which can be submitted with your claim.

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What’s not covered?

Travel insurance isn’t designed to cover everything, so take the time to read the full description of cover in the policy wording for the full details on what’s not covered. Some of the things that aren’t covered include:

  • Damage to jewellery, computers, cameras, hand-held and mobile devices, or other electronic equipment and any high-value specified items if checked in with a common carrier in your baggage. If your electronics have had to be checked-in due to the U.S. and UK restrictions to carry-on luggage, click on this link.
  • Damaged baggage, where proof of the damage is not supplied – including the damaged item itself when requested.
  • Damage to the extent you’re entitled to compensation from the carrier, other service provider, or anyone else.
  • Damage or destruction to bicycles and bicycle accessories
  • Damage or destruction due to moth or vermin; denting, scratching
  • Damage to any sports or activity equipment while in use

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Travel insurance doesn’t cover everything. All of the information we provide is a brief summary. It does not include all terms, conditions, limitations, exclusions, and termination provisions of the plans described. Coverage may not be the same or available for residents of all countries, states, or provinces. Please carefully read your policy wording for a full description of coverage. If you have any questions, please contact us.


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