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Three plans to fit every budget: Essentials, Explorer and Explorer Pro
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Team Freely

No two trips are the same which is why Freely now offers three flexible plans as part of its brand-new travel insurance line-up. Whether you're planning a quick city break or a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, there's a plan designed for it. The question is: which one?

Here's a simple breakdown of the Freely’s three new overseas plans, what they have in common and where they differ.

What every Freely overseas plan includes

Before getting into the differences, here's what you get across all three plans:

  • Overseas emergency medical expenses
  • Emergency evacuation and repatriation
  • Trip cancellation and amendment cover
  • Luggage and personal effects cover
  • 24/7 emergency assistance and telehealth access
  • 75+ adventure activities automatically included - from surfing, bungee jumping, snorkelling, kayaking and more
  • Pay-per-day Trip Extras - add cruise, snow sports, motorcycle and adventure activity cover only on the days you need it
  • Freely Travel Rewards – earn rewards every time you travel with Freely
  • Part of 1% for Planet

Overseas Essentials – just the basics

Overseas Essentials is Freely's entry-level plan. It covers the things that matter most like overseas emergency medical, trip cancellation, luggage and 24/7 emergency assistance - without features you may not need.

Some things aren’t included though, like rental vehicle insurance excess, resumption of journey and special events and cancellation cover starts at $3,000.

Overseas Explorer - the all-rounder

Overseas Explorer is Freely's mid-tier comprehensive plan and sits between Overseas Essentials and Overseas Explorer Pro. It includes unlimited overseas medical expenses, evacuation and repatriation as well as higher cancellation cover starting at $5,000, luggage up to $10,000, and includes rental vehicle insurance excess up to $5,000.

Overseas Explorer Pro – fully loaded

Overseas Explorer Pro is Freely's most comprehensive plan, with higher benefit limits across the board. This plan includes overseas medical expenses cover, evacuation and repatriation as well as cancellation cover starting at $10,000, increased luggage cover up to $15,000, with higher individual item limits forvaluables like smartphones and cameras and raises the rental vehicle insurance excess up to $10,000.

For a full comparison of all the benefits, head over to our compare plans page.

Customise your plan with Trip Extras

Trip Extras are cover add-ons that can be added to vary your plan. Decided to ski for the day? Hopping on a last-minute cruise? Embrace travel spontaneity and toggle on additional activity coverage for your trip or just the days you need it.

  • Snow Sports (pay per day) - on-piste and off-piste skiing, snowboarding, guided heli-skiing
  • Cruise (pay per day) - on-board medical, sea sickness, cabin confinement, missed ports, shore excursions (international trips only)
  • Motorcycle/Moped Riding (pay per day)
  • Adventure Activities (pay per day) - scuba diving to 50m, skydiving, rock climbing, mountain biking, and more

You can also pay an additional premium to increase your cancellation cover and your luggage limits for valuable items.

So, which plan?

There's no single right answer - it comes down to your destination, what you've got pre-booked and what cover matters most to you.

Whatever you choose - compare the benefit limits, make sure you read the PDS, pick the cover that matches your trip and add the Trip Extras that fit your plans. Give us a call if you’re unsure and our friendly team can help.

Freely travel insurance FAQs

What is the excess on a Freely travel insurance policy?

The excess is the first portion of a claim that Freely will not pay. It’s deducted from your claim, if it’s approved. It applies per event - so if one incident gives rise to multiple claim types, the excess is deducted only once. You can choose your excess amount and this will be shown on your Certificate of Insurance. Refer to the PDS for full policy conditions and to see which benefits the excess applies to.

What is NOT covered by Freely travel insurance?

Among other things, we don’t cover claims related to government travel bans, “Do not travel” warnings, activities excluded under the policy, or incidents that occur while you’re drunk or intoxicated. Refer to the PDS for full details, limits and exclusions.

Who underwrites Freely travel insurance?

Freely travel insurance is underwritten byZurich Australian Insurance Limited (ZAIL, ABN 13 000 296 640, AFSL 232507).

Can I upgrade my Freely plan after purchase?

Yes - you can add Trip Extras such as SnowSports, Cruise, or Adventure Activities to your plan after purchase, including during your trip. To move to a higher plan tier, cancel your existing policy and purchase a new one. If you cancel within the 21-day cooling-off period from the original date of issue, you may be eligible for a full refund. Check thePDS for full conditions on cancellation and cooling-off eligibility.

Does Freely offer domestic travel insurance?

Freely offers three domestic travel insurance plans: Domestic Essentials, Domestic Explorer and Domestic Explorer Pro. Each planoffers different levels of cover and benefits designed to suit different typesof domestic trips. See our compare plans page for more details.

This article provides general information only and does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation, or needs.  Read the ProductDisclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD) atfreely.me/au/pds before purchasing to decide if this cover is right for you. Limits, sub-limits, conditions and exclusions apply. Travelinsurance is issued by Zurich Australian Insurance Limited (ABN 13 000 296 640,AFSL 232507) and distributed by Cover-More Insurance Services Pty Ltd (ABN 95003 114 145, AFSL 241713).

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