Making a claim

We know that when you’re planning your holiday, the last thing you want to think about is needing to make a claim. That’s why we’ve put together this simple guide to tell you everything you need to know, when you need to know it.

First, you will need to contact the claims department of your travel insurance policy.

Please note, the emergency medical assistance team will help you during a medical emergency abroad –  but you will still need to contact the claims company separately. Also, if you need to make any changes to your policy, our Customer Care Team can only do so after your claim has been registered.

This article will further explain each step of the process below.

You will also find all up to date contact details in your policy booklet under the section ‘Making a claim’. You can view your policy booklet online here

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You will need to contact your respective claims company, their details are in your policy booklet or you can refer to the table above.

You might want to read our help article about cancellation cover for more information.

You will need to pay the hospital or clinic and keep all the receipts. Upon your return from holiday contact the claims company using the contact details in your policy booklet – or use the table above.

You will need to report this to the police immediately, usually within 48 hours, and get a police report. Then once you are home, you contact the claims company.

You will need to contact the claims handling company appointed by your insurance provider for the claims forms. These details can be found in your policy documentation and policy booklet.

Some claims handling companies offer online facilities where you can register your claim online and download forms. If you have an AllClear Gold, Gold Plus or AllClear Traveller policy (purchased after 1st November 2016) you can use the Reactive Claims website to register your claim.

Please note, if you have lost your receipt for any lost expenses, your success in claiming for them can be affected. Be sure to keep a record of any medical, accommodation or transport bills you wish to claim for. For further information on what to do if you’ve lost your receipt, contact the relevant claims company displayed in your policy booklet. Or use the table above to find their contact details.

You will need to contact the claims handling company appointed by your insurance provider. These details can be found in your policy documentation and policy booklet or in the table above.

It is the claims handling company who physically process the claim and will be able to update you on its progress.

Red Arc is a serious illness and bereavement counselling service.  This may be offered to you following a particularly traumatic experience which has caused you to make a claim. Please note this service is currently only available on AllClear Gold and Gold Plus cover.