Budget Direct Domestic Travel Insurance
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Disappointing
I was very disappointed when I tried to claim on our domestic travel insurance for a holiday that was cancelled because of the COVID-19 outbreak. Budget Direct's PDS clearly states that they would cover us in the event of an epidemic. They are not true to their word. Show detailstravel insurance claim (Due to bush fires) declined because I departed on my trip prior to the bush fires occurring
I purchased domestic travel insurance for a three week trip 23rd Dec - 11 Jan throughout QLD, VIC and SA. Due to the bush fires on Kangaroo Island in the first two weeks of Jan I was forced to cancel our plans and therefore lodged a claim to be compensated for accomodation cancellation costs (for this KI portion of the trip only)My claim was declined because and I quote “In this instance as you had departed from your home prior to cancelling the Kangaroo Island portion of your trip, the claimed cost falls outside the scope of coverage provid... Read more
ed by the policy.“ How on earth is this possible? Now where in the policy can I find a clause that says cancellation must take place prior to departing from your home on the policy commencement date. I’m absolutely flabbergasted and have escalated this further however can anyone shed any light or insight on how this is possible?Hi Frequent Traveler, thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are sorry to hear about your recent claims experience. When declining a claim, we would reference the specific sections ... Read more
in the Product Disclosure Statement relating to your individual set of circumstances. As you have mentioned that you escalated this further, the appropriate department will complete another review of your claim and contact you accordingly.Worthless policy
Yes its in the fine print but a 24 hour delay in my flight and only just being able to make a wedding with a three year old is not good enough to trigger insurance to help us. Just a waste of money Show detailsHi Taylor, thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback around our cover. We are sorry to hear about your experience. The policy provides cover for a range of benefits, which is limited b... Read more
y conditions, definitions and exclusions of policy. The details of the coverage are explained in the Product Disclosure Statement. We hope this further provides some clarity, however if you have any more questions, please contact us travelhelp@budgetdirect.com.auReal value for money
The lady on the phone of budget insurance was do helpful ,friendly and patient ,highly recommendWill be using budget insurance definitely again and also recommending them
Excellent value and very easy to set up Show details · 1
Great service
Hi this is the first time I've booked travel insurance with you. Very good rates and easy to understand. Made booking with you a breeze.Luckly I didn't need to do a claim. Show details · 1
Avoid at all Costs - Policy has no practical real world value
At the beginning, when they take your money, it is all sunshine and circuses but as soon as you make a claim the dark clouds roll in.Don't be fooled by the PDS, it has a couple of pages on what is covered by the insurance then scattered throughout the numerous pages in the rest of the document what is not. And let me tell you, pretty much everything you thought was covered in the beginning is excluded by the time you get to the end. Even common reasons such as taking prescribed medication or seeing your GP before taking out the insurance can ... Read more
be used as reasons to reject a claim. I made claim after my father died while I was on a domestic trip. Even before I had supplied all the requested paperwork my claim was rejected. That's right they didn't bother waiting to get all the facts, my claim was rejected before they had all the information. Then trying to get information from Budget Direct (actually Allianz who handle the claims) was almost impossible. Trying to negotiate the review process was appalling. They don't reply to emails, they fail to meet their own service standards, they only return calls once a week on a Friday afternoon so if you miss them that is it for at least 7 days. When you call them you are shunted though three layers of service staff only to be told they will get back to you with a letter 'next week'. So keep away from Budget Direct, it is simply not worth your money to buy insurance from them.Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We are sorry to hear that this is the experience you have had with out claims process, we aim to respond to every customer within a timely man... Read more
ner and provide you with a claim outcome once all information is received. Could you please email your details and information to travelhelp@budgetdirect.com.au, so that we can review this matter further.Cheapest and covers all my needs
Good value and cheapest when comparing all required cover aspects. Will only be used in December. Has not yet been necessary to make any claims and hopefully none will be. Show details · 1Best on offer
The offer was good value, this is the first time we have used budget, it will not be the last as we intend to do more traveling in the coming years, cruising, train trips, buses etc. As we increase in years we need to see as much as we can. Show details · 1Great for basic domestic travel insurance
Very easy and simple to quote and buy. I was after basic cover so this was perfect for my quick family domestic holiday (there is probably more comprehensive cover but I wasn't looking for that). It was very inexpensive too and was the cheapest I found. Show details · 1Very simpe,to the point,forms to fill out..and C H E A P.H
Simple,to the point easy forms to fill out.and C H E A P especially as we are in our seventies and some companies are way over the top.with costing.this is the second time ive used,and wont be the last. Show details · 1Easy peasy
First time I used this travel insurance and was very impressed with the easyness of it ver straight forward and easy to understand. Good value for money I havent lodged a claim Show details · 1Peace of mind Travel
Good Value and easy to do online , and have used Budget before and will continue to use Budget for my Travel Insurance. Follow up email could be more prompt .i have no need to claim Show details · 1Quick trip. Easy to book
Excellent value. Easy to set up. Complete domestic insurance covering all areas.Confident to travel with this knowledge. Highly recommend this policy to anyone travelling. Gave us complete ease of mind Show details · 1Came in handy on recent trip
Have used Budget Direct many times for domestic travel. Great value, quick and easy to buy. Made a claim because of flight cancellation and claim settled within 10 days.Thanks BD.
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Category | Travel Insurance | Travel Insurance | Travel Insurance | Travel Insurance |
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Other Insurance Types Offered | Car and Home and Contents | Car and Home and Contents | Car and Home and Contents | Car and Home and Contents |
Underwriter | Auto & General Insurance | Auto & General Insurance | Auto & General Insurance | Auto & General Insurance |
Maximum Age Covered | 100 years old | 100 years old | 74 years old | 74 years old |
Medical Coverage | ||||
Overseas Emergency Assistance | Not Covered | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Accidental Death | $15,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Not Included |
Emergency Dental | Not Included | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Pregnancy (max weeks) | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included |
Resumption of Journey | Not Included | $3,000 | $3,000 | Not Included |
Hospital Cash Allowance | Not Included | $75 per day, up to $2,500 | $75 per day, up to $2,500 | Not Included |
Overseas Emergency Medical & Hospital Expenses | Not Covered | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Loss of Income | Not Included | $10,400 | $10,400 | Not Included |
Permanent Disability | $15,000 | $40,000 | $40,000 | Not Included |
Luggage & Personal Effects | ||||
Theft of Cash | $250 | $400 | $400 | Not Included |
Delayed Luggage | $250 | $600 | $600 | Not Included |
Credit Card Fraud | Not Included | $5,000 as part of Travel Documents cover | $5,000 as part of Travel Documents cover | Not Included |
Travel Documents / Passport | Not Included | $5,000 | $5,000 | Not Included |
Maximum Single Item Limit | $2,000 (Laptops or Cameras) | $3,000 (Laptops or Cameras) | $3,000 (Laptops or Cameras) | $500 (Any Items) |
Luggage & Personal Effects | $5,000 | $7,500 | $7,500 | $2,500 |
Ancillary | ||||
Personal Liability | $1,500,000 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
Rental Vehicle Excess | $4,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Not Included |
Motorbike / Moped Coverage | Included for any size | Included for any size | Included for any size | Included for any size |
Domestic Pet Care | Not Included | $500 | $500 | Not Included |
Special Activities Packages | ||||
Golf | Included | Included | Included | Included |
Cruise | Included | Included | Included | Included |
Adventure | Included | Included | Included | Included |
Snow / Ski | Optional Extra | Optional Extra | Optional Extra | Optional Extra |
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Hi Sammy, thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are sorry to hear that the holiday you had to cancel and your dissatisfaction of the claim outcome. Claims are assessed in accordance... Read more
with the terms and conditions of the PDS and please be aware, the purchase date of your policy, travel departure date, destination(s), as well as relevant public warnings and travel advices, may directly impact your ability to claim under your policy. If you are unsatisfied with the claim decision, you may raise a dispute by contacting IDRcommittee@claims-travel.com.au or phoning (07) 3012 3112.