Australians travelling overseas this Summer and beyond are set to benefit from the launch of World2Cover, a new travel insurance offering from international provider, Tokio Marine, which will deliver improved value along with an introductory 20 per cent discount to help ease the pain of the falling dollar.
Designed with families in mind, World2Cover will provide travellers with comprehensive cover that extends to children for free including ‘big kids’ aged up to 25 who are holidaying with parents and grandparents. World2Cover’s Top Cover policy also includes a specific clause to ensure that a dedicated carer will look after a child should anything happen to their guardian which prohibits them from doing so.
Claudio Saita, Chief Operating Officer & Executive Director at Tokio Marine, said that with summer fast approaching and international travel on the horizon for many families, now is the perfect time for consumers to review their travel insurance options.
“Aussies are prolific travellers and we look forward to supporting those heading overseas with feature-rich coverage at a competitive price. We also offer protection from the moment you buy, covering cancellation and lost deposits, so we would encourage people booking trips in advance to purchase travel insurance as soon as they can after purchasing their tickets to get full value and maximum protection,” he said.
“It’s important to note that many brands don’t necessarily extend a high level of cover for children too. This could have serious consequences should anything go wrong during your travels. World2Cover’s first product in market covers children to the same extent as adults in areas where they are traditionally under-insured, including accidental disability, death, funeral costs and hijacking.”
According to Mr Saita, of the 27 key areas of travel insurance cover, World2Cover offers the top benefits in 23 categories compared with others in the market. All policies will be underwritten by the Australian arm of leading global insurer, Tokio Marine, one of the top ranking insurance companies worldwide.
“World2Cover has been created to deliver peace of mind with global coverage, family benefits, sports and adventure options, a simple claims process and superior customer service which reflects the company’s philosophy of Omotenashi, the spirit of Japanese hospitality. We believe the market is ready for a new brand and that increased competition will ultimately benefit all consumers,” Mr Saita said.
While additional products are in development, World2Cover’s Top Cover is now available to all Australian travellers, with a 20 per cent discount until the end of November 2015. Key features include:
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Unlimited medical and hospital cover when you are travelling overseas
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Unlimited cover for cancellation fees if the unexpected happens
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Market leading levels of cover for children and grandchildren under 25 when they are travelling with a family member who is a policy holder
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Optional extra ski insurance for those needing a little extra cover
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24 hour emergency help anywhere in the world if things go wrong
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Repatriation of dependents independently if required
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New for old replacement of luggage
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A simple claims process with no complicated forms
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Multi-trip policies and loyalty discounts for your next trip
For more information, visit www.world2cover.com.au.
About Tokio Marine:
Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd (TMNF) was founded in 1879 as The Tokio Marine Insurance Company, Ltd. and has been operating in Australia since 1963. TMNF is Japan's largest non-life insurance company and is placed in the top ranking of non-life insurance companies worldwide. The Company began its operations in the marine insurance field, where it has long been recognised as the world leader with a long history of financial stability and a strong security rating. They are now present in over 39 countries around the world with more than 40,000 employees globally
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