Information about Mt Agung Volcano Bali

As you may be aware, Mount Agung volcano in Bali has experienced high levels of activity and periodic eruptions since September 2017. Mount Agung's recent eruptions have caused a volcanic ash cloud and visibility issues across parts of Bali. As a result flights in and out of Denpasar Airport are currently being interrupted. These volcanic activities also affected air travel in November 2017. The activities effected air travel in November 2017 and again from 28 June 2018.

If you are currently travelling

As a provider of assistance services, it is always our priority to assist our customers where possible and within our ability to do so.

  • Please consider your safety first and follow advice from local authorities.
  • If you have been affected as a result of events in Bali and require medical assistance, please contact our Emergency Assistance team on 001 803 61 098 or speak to your local operator and ask to be put through reverse charge to +61 7 3305 7499.
  • If your travel arrangements have been affected by this event, we firstly recommend contacting your travel agent or travel provider regarding the best option in altering your trip. Some travel providers may provide penalty free options to amend travel arrangements.
  • If your pre-booked travel arrangements have been affected and you have a travel insurance policy that provides coverage for delays or cancellation of travel arrangements, you may be able to claim for additional travel, accommodation and meal expenses. Please ensure you keep all receipts and proof of purchases to submit with your claim.
  • Please refer to your Policy Disclosure Statement and/or Credit Card complementary insurance booklet for the terms, conditions, limits and exclusions that apply.
  • If you have any queries about your policy benefits please contact our Allianz Global Assistance Information Hotline on 1300 725 154.
  • Keep up to date on advice from travel providers by visiting their websites directly.
  • Please make yourself aware of the advice issued by DFAT via its website Smart Traveller website. Always monitor the media and other sources about possible new security risks.

If you have not yet departed:

  • If your pre-booked travel arrangements are cancelled, delayed or rescheduled as a result of the Mt Agung volcanic ash cloud and you have a travel insurance policy that provides coverage for delays or cancellation of travel arrangements you may be able to make a claim for cancellation or rearrangement of your journey (whichever is the lesser). Please refer to your Policy Disclosure Statement and/or Credit Card complementary insurance booklet for the terms, conditions, limits and exclusions that apply.
  • We recommend you contact your travel agent or travel provider regarding the best option in altering your trip. Some travel providers may provide penalty free options to amend travel arrangements and we recommend you contact them for further details. Contact our Allianz Global Assistance Information Hotline on 1300 725 154 if you would like to clarify your policy entitlements.

Policy coverage

IF YOU ENTERED INTO A POLICY AFTER 7AM (AEST) 29 JUNE 2018:

If you entered into a policy after 7am (AEST) Friday 29 June, 2018 we would expect that this was done with an awareness of the increased activity of Mt Agung and that this could affect travel. For these policies, where that is so, claims that arise due to volcanic activity associated with Mt Agung (for example, flight delays or cancellations) may not be covered or have reduced cover.

Policy coverage and benefits vary based on individual circumstances. We encourage travellers to read their travel insurance Product Disclosure Statement and/or Credit Card complementary insurance booklet to understand what they are covered for and any limits and exclusions that apply.

We will assess all claims in accordance with your Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Certificate of Insurance. For complementary travel insurance, we will assess all claims in accordance with the information booklet associated with your credit card.

Making a Claim

Keep all receipts for any additional transport, food or accommodation expenses you incur. If you are claiming cancellation or additional expenses you will need to submit documents showing what your original planned pre-paid arrangements were, along with any receipts and documents showing your new arrangements, and advice from the travel provider indicating the non-refundable portion of the journey.

Where possible, ensure any replacement accommodation and additional expenses are of a similar standard to that which you had planned and pre-paid.

Please note that any compensation and/or refunds you receive from a third party (e.g. airline) for transport, food or accommodation will be deducted if your claim is accepted.

MAKE YOUR CLAIM ONLINE.

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