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March 2025: Myanmar Earthquake 

Date published: 28/03/2025

A 7.7-magnitude quake has hit Myanmar near the city of Mandalay, with tremors felt across Thailand and in China.

If you have been directly affected by this event and need medical assistance, please call our 24-hour emergency assistance team immediately on +61 2 9333 3999. We further urge you to pay close attention to the local media and emergency services, including the DFAT Smart Traveller website.

Am I Still Covered For Claims Related To This Event?

Please note as Myanmar is a sanctioned country, there is no cover for traveller travelling to, or whilst in Myanmar. However, there may be provision for cover for those travelling to other countries affected by the earthquake.

  • If you're travelling outside of Myanmar and bought your policy before 10:00pm (AEDT) on 28 March 2025, you are covered for claims arising from this event, provided that you purchased natural disaster cover as an add on to your policy.
  • If you bought your policy after 10:00pm (AEDT) on 28 March 2025, you are not covered for claims arising from this event, even if you purchased natural disaster cover as an add on to your policy. However, we will assess your situation considering all aspects of the case.

If you wish to cancel or amend your pre-booked travel arrangements as a result of this event, we recommend you contact your travel agent or travel provider regarding the best option in altering your trip. We understand some airlines provide penalty-free options to amend travel arrangements, so we also recommend you contact your airline for further details.

Important Information: You will not be covered for any claims related to this event if you did not buy the natural disaster cover add-on, regardless of when you bought your policy. However, all medical claims related to natural disasters are covered automatically on all our international policies, regardless of whether you purchased the natural disaster cover add-on. 

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Tropical Cyclone Alfred

Date published: 03/03/2025

As at 3rd March 2025, Tropical Cyclone Alfred is classified as intensity category 1 by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology tropical cyclone warning centre. 

It is expected to intensify to a category 2 and is currently projected to approach the southeast Queensland coast on Thursday, March 6th.

If you’re travelling, or are about to travel

If you are directly affected by this event and need assistance, please call our 24-hour emergency assistance team immediately on +61 2 9333 3999. We further urge you to pay close attention to the local media and emergency services, including the DFAT Smart Traveller website. 

Policies Purchased prior to  3rd March 2025:  Customers may be covered for claims arising from this event. 

Policies Purchased on or after 3rd March 2025: Customers are not covered for claims arising from this event. However, we will assess each situation on a case-by-case basis. 

 Please read carefully the full terms and conditions of any travel insurance policy before purchasing. 

 If you have purchased a policy with us, you can make a claim at any time and we will assess it as per the Policy Wording’s terms and conditions. 

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, under the terms of your policy, you are required to take reasonable steps to avoid or minimise any loss. 

If you need to submit a claim, please complete a claim on our claims portal and if you need help doing this, contact us. 

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

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