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What is a Letter to Claim from Travel Insurance?

A Letter to Claim from Travel Insurance is a ready-to-use legal template for Australia. You complete it by answering a few plain-English questions, then download the finished document in Word and PDF.

What does the Letter to Claim from Travel Insurance cover?

The Letter to Claim from Travel Insurance is organised into sections covering 1. Claim particulars, 2. Duty of utmost good faith and disclosure, 3. Supporting documentation, 4. Payment requested, 5. Further information and complaints, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

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Is a Letter to Claim from Travel Insurance legally binding?

Once it is properly completed and signed by everyone involved, a Letter to Claim from Travel Insurance is generally legally binding in Australia, provided it meets the legal requirements that apply to this type of document.

What laws apply to a Letter to Claim from Travel Insurance in Australia?

A Letter to Claim from Travel Insurance should comply with the laws in force in Australia. This template is built around the provisions such situations commonly require, but the rules can vary by region and change over time, so check the current requirements for your case.

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For most standard situations you can complete the Letter to Claim from Travel Insurance yourself using the guided questionnaire. For high-value, unusual or high-risk matters, it is sensible to have a qualified lawyer review the finished document.

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Date: ________

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RE: TRAVEL INSURANCE CLAIM – POLICY NO. ________


Dear Sir or Madam,

I write to lodge a claim under the above travel insurance policy issued by you (the Policy). This letter constitutes notice of a claim for the purposes of the Policy and is made in accordance with my rights under that contract of insurance, the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 (Cth) and the General Insurance Code of Practice.

1. Claim particulars

Policyholder / Insured: ________

Policy Number: ________

Date Policy commenced: ________

Period of travel insured: ________

Date of Incident: ________

Place of Incident: ________

Description of Incident:

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Item(s) and loss(es) being claimed:

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Total amount of claim:

$________ (________)

2. Duty of utmost good faith and disclosure

I confirm that the information set out in this letter and in the enclosed documentation is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that I have complied with my duty to act towards you with the utmost good faith as required by section 13 of the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 (Cth). I am not aware of any other insurance policy under which this loss may be claimed, save as follows: ________.

3. Supporting documentation

In support of this claim I enclose the following documentation:

(a) a completed claim form;

(b) a copy of the relevant police or incident report (reference: ________);

(c) receipts, invoices and other evidence of the expenses and losses incurred;

(d) a copy of my travel itinerary and proof of travel;

(e) the following additional enclosures:

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4. Payment requested

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5. Further information and complaints

I look forward to your response and to the prompt resolution of this matter. Thank you for your attention.


Yours faithfully,




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