Australian travellers hoping for a sweet Bali escapade can now travel with more confidence as some insurance companies are once again offering coverage on trips to the Indonesian tourist hotspot.
Some Australian travel insurance companies imposed deadlines for insurance coverage after news of Mount Agung’s “imminent” eruption broke last month due to its increased seismic activity. Those who purchased insurance after the cut-off dates would not be covered for a potential eruption because it had been considered a “known” risk.
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First to lift its coverage restriction for any new eruption or volcanic activity this week was Travel Insurance Direct, following the reduction in volcanic activity at Mount Agung and the lowering of the threat level, NT News reported.
“With a TID policy in your pocket, if Mt Agung roars back into life and causes your holiday to be cancelled, or strands you in Bali, you’ll have an avenue to make a claim,” Phil Sylvester from Travel Insurance Direct said. “But make sure you read and understand your policy, its limits and exclusions before making a purchase.”
Other major travel insurers, however, are still not covering for any volcano-related claims, including
Bupa and Medibank, the report said.
More than 140,000 people were evacuated from within 7.5km of Mount Agung after the alert status was raised to the highest level on September 22. The volcano last erupted in 1963, killing around 1,100 people.
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