Sometimes, unexpected events can affect your travel plans.
For up to date information on what's happening around the world and how your policy might be able to help if your trip is affected, please refer to the following Travel Alerts. These Alerts will also help if you are looking to purchase a policy to cover travel to an affected region.
Los Angeles Wildfires
On 9 January 2025 multiple wildfires have been reported burning out of control and destroying homes across Los Angeles and the surrounding areas.We strongly advise our customers travelling in and … Read More
Vanuatu Earthquake & Tsunami Warning
On 17 December 2024, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 struck approximately 20 kilometres off the coast of Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu. The earthquake, located in the … Read More
Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (Update 15 Oct 2024)
The New Zealand Government have updated their Safetravel warning to Do Not Travel due to the volatile security situation, armed conflict, civil unrest and terrorism and have advised any New … Read More
Typhoon Yagi
Typhoon Yagi made landfall on 7 September 2024 in Northern Vietnam coastal cities of Haiphong and Quang Ninh, however also affected several countries, including China, the Philippines, Laos, Thailand and … Read More
New Caledonia in State of Emergency
France has declared a State of Emergency on the Pacific Island of New Caledonia after a riot over the electoral reform broke out killing three indigenous Kanak and a Police … Read More
Air Vanuatu
On 10 May 2024 the Vanuatu’s government confirmed Air Vanuatu had been placed into voluntary liquidation.“In principle” advice regarding likely policy response to claims for Insolvency of Travel Service Provider … Read More
Flooding in Dubai (Closed)
Widespread flooding and heavy rain in the United Arab Emirates is causing major flight disruptions with flights being diverted from Dubai’s international airport. We suggest all travellers remain up to … Read More
Israel declares War
Israel has formally declared war against Hamas. The Israel Defence Force has declared an area of 80km around Gaza as an operation zone. For those currently in the area be … Read More