USA / Mexico Travel Insurance

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  agentcooper on 10/01/2024 - 09:57

  I usually stick with Covermore, but I doubt they’ll be cheaper.

  Went through a fairly painless process for claims on an interrupted trip a few years ago hence the recommendation.

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  Ocker on 10/01/2024 - 09:57

  +1

  Fist stop is to check out the comparison websites to get an idea of general costings.
  The wait for the 10%-15% discount promotions that frequently appear.

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    Hardlyworkin on 10/01/2024 - 10:03

    +1

    Don't forget to use your spare email address and put the phone number of one of your mates.

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  sumyungguy on 10/01/2024 - 10:27

  +4

  I was helping a friend with some quotes for a trip he's doing right now, suggest you try this one: https://www.insureandgo.com.au
  CBA was also quite competitive for comparison.

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  JimmyF on 10/01/2024 - 10:41

  +1

  previous trips (5yrs ago) and they both seem very expensive now

  Pretty much everything is more expensive now than 5 years ago…..

  We have used insureandgo a few times, claimed once, no issues. YMMV

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  Kib33 on 10/01/2024 - 10:57

  +3

  We have used insureandgo a few times, claimed once, no issues. YMMV

  Promotional Code Groupon20 will give you a 20% discount.

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  Hvrd on 10/01/2024 - 11:40

  +1

  bankwest platinum zero has complimentary insurance with covermore for card holder and family

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  kiwimex on 10/01/2024 - 15:46

  Thanks for the reply so far. Boy have prices increased in the past 5 years. Also after reviewing most insurers they all seem to have issues paying out claims.

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    sumyungguy on 10/01/2024 - 17:40

    Have you considered medical only?

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  Cherry12 on 10/01/2024 - 16:22

  I got free travel insurance through my Credit Card. They even give you a formal policy and PDS. Maybe check yours.

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  Cherry12 on 10/01/2024 - 16:25

  +1

  You should read all the Safety Tips when travelling to Mexico.

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    kiwimex on 10/01/2024 - 21:53

    Im married to a Mexican national and lived there for 12 years….We should be ok.

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  websterp on 10/01/2024 - 17:01

  In Mexico travel insurance is pretty easy. Just contact the local cartel and they will name their for your safe return.

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  katykat on 10/01/2024 - 19:57

  +1

  USA is usually insanely expensive for travel insurance because of how much their healthcare costs.

  I'd advise looking at credit cards. I recently went to the USA and got a Mastercard Ultimate for the trip because it doesn't charge conversions fees. It also included top level travel insurance underwritten by CoverMore for free.

  When you log your trip, you get an actual policy, certificate of insurance and PDS.

  It's a bit hefty fee wise (min $4k per month to waive, $35 otherwise) but that wasn't a problem for me, particularly as I held it for a few months beforehand and ran most of my bookings through it fee free.