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• Are leased cars covered under the Rental Vehicle Excess benefit?

  Leased cars would NOT be covered under the Rental Vehicle Insurance Excess cover. Eligibility criteria, policy terms, conditions, exclusions and limits apply. Consider the PDS prior to deciding on

• I'm hiring my campervan from Camplify, am I eligible for the Rental Vehicle Excess cover?

  Rental vehicle insurance excess cover extends to campervans that do not exceed 4.5 tonnes, rented from a licensed motor vehicle rental company including peer-to-peer carsharing platforms. Eligibility

• Do I still need to buy rental vehicle insurance if I am covered by your Rental Vehicle Excess benefit?

  Rental Vehicle Excess cover does NOT take the place of car rental insurance or third-party damage insurance. This cover is only available if the rental vehicle has insurance cover for damage to or

• Are campervans or motorhomes covered under the Rental Vehicle Excess benefit?

  Campervans and motorhomes are included under the Rental Vehicle definition in the policy, and therefore included under the Rental Vehicle Excess benefit, as long as it does not exceed 4.5 tonnes and

• Does the Rental Vehicle Excess cover apply to peer-to-peer car rental companies such as Turo?

  Rental vehicle excess insurance applies to a sedan, hatchback or station wagon, four-wheel drive or minibus/people mover, or a campervan/motorhome that does not exceed 4.5 tonnes, rented from a

• Are trucks covered under the Rental Vehicle Excess benefit?

  Trucks are not covered by our rental vehicle insurance excess as they do not meet the definition of a rental vehicle under our PDS. Eligibility criteria, policy terms, conditions, exclusions and

• Are trailers covered under the Rental Vehicle Excess benefit?

  Trailers are not included under the Rental Vehicle definition and therefore are not included under the Rental vehicle insurance excess benefit. A 'Rental Vehicle' must be a hatchback, sedan, station

• Does the Rental Vehicle Excess benefit cover both drivers?

  Our policies provide cover for both drivers provided that they are both listed on the policy and the rental vehicle agreement with the rental vehicle company. Note: You only have this cover if you

• Are convertibles covered under the Rental Vehicle Excess benefit?

  Convertibles are generally considered a type of sedan which meet our definition of 'Rental Vehicle’ in the policy wording. Note: You only have Rental Vehicle Insurance Excess cover if you have paid

• Does Rental Vehicle Excess Cover Apply to Valuables?

  Rental Vehicle Excess cover only covers the excess component of your rental vehicle insurance. However, our overseas policies including the Comprehensive, Standard Saver, Snow Sports Plus and

• Are golf buggies covered under the Rental Vehicle Excess benefit?

  Golf buggies are not covered under the Rental vehicle insurance excess benefit as they do not meet our definition of a rental vehicle under the PDS. Eligibility criteria, policy terms, conditions,

• How many times can I use the Rental Vehicle Excess benefit?

  You can claim on your Rental Vehicle Excess benefit as many times as you like up to the maximum value ($5000 or $8000) that you have chosen. Cover is subject to the policy terms, conditions, limits

• Does the Rental Vehicle Excess benefit provide cover for caravan hire?

  Our policy definition of Rental Vehicle, does not include caravans, which are intended to be towed behind a vehicle. Our rental vehicle insurance excess benefit provides cover for the excess

• Are motorcycles covered under the Rental Vehicle Excess benefit?

  The rental vehicle excess benefit is specifically excluded under the Motorcycle Pack. If you require cover for your motorcycle, you should check with the company that you are hiring the motorcycle

• Does rental vehicle excess cover motorbikes rented in Australia?

  Fast Cover’s Domestic Plus policy does not provide cover for rental vehicle excess for the hire of motorbikes, mopeds, scooters or golf carts rented in Australia. Eligibility criteria, policy terms,

• Does the Rental Vehicle Excess benefit apply to cars hired in Australia?

  Rental vehicle excess benefits apply to cars hired around the world. Whether it’s a year-long adventure in Canada or a short weekend road trip in Australia, our rental car excess benefits will apply

• Can a dependent listed on a travel insurance policy be covered for the Rental Vehicle Excess benefit?

  Travelling together Cover is available for dependant children if your dependant will be travelling with you for 100% of the trip, meets the definition of "dependant’ in our policy wording, and they

• Does Rental Vehicle Excess cover the full cost of repairing the hire car?

  No. Rental Vehicle Excess cover reimburses either the rental vehicle insurance excess or the cost of repairing the rental vehicle, whichever is lower, up to the benefit limit on your Certificate of

• Do the policies automatically cover for Rental Vehicle Insurance Excess?

  Your policy does not automatically provide cover under Policy Benefit 19: Rental Vehicle Excess. If you require cover under this benefit, you must select from rental vehicle excess cover of either

• Does domestic travel insurance cover rental vehicle damage?

  Fast Cover’s Australian domestic travel insurance policies provide cover of up to $5,000 for the rental vehicle excess component of your rental vehicle insurance with your car hire company in

• How does Fast Cover car rental excess cover work?

  Fast Cover can cover rental vehicle insurance excess on eligible policies, either automatically included or available as an optional extra, depending on the policy you choose. Overseas: Rental

• What happens if the damage to my rental car is less than the rental car excess?

  If the damage to your rental vehicle is less than the rental vehicle excess you are liable for, we may cover the cost of the repairs to the rental vehicle instead of the rental vehicle insurance

• What are Additional Options (Add Ons) under Fast Cover Travel Insurance policy?

  Additional options, also referred to as Add-ons, are optional benefits that can be added to your Fast Cover travel insurance policy for an additional premium. These options allow you to customise

• What is 'Rental Vehicle Insurance Excess'?

  You only have this cover if you chose the Comprehensive, Standard Saver, Snow Sports Plus, Domestic Plus and Frequent Traveller Saver policies. Important cover conditions You only have this benefit

• What's the differences between Standard Saver and Comprehensive travel insurance?

  Our Comprehensive policies provide you with more cover for your trip, and the benefit limits are also higher compared to the Standard Saver policy. Comprehensive policies can cover you for: Unlimited

• How much does Standard Saver travel insurance cost?

  The cost of Standard Saver travel insurance does not have a fixed price; it depends on your personal trip details and the level of cover you choose. Premiums are calculated based on several factors,

• How much does Comprehensive travel insurance cost?

  The cost of Comprehensive travel insurance does not have a fixed price — it depends on your personal trip details and the level of cover you choose. Premiums are calculated based on several factors,

• If I buy the top level of cover, am I covered for everything?

  It’s a common question, and the answer is that no travel insurance policy can cover every possible event. Even with Fast Cover’s top-level Comprehensive policy, there are still limits, conditions,

• How do I choose a Comprehensive travel insurance policy?

  Choosing a Comprehensive travel insurance policy depends on your individual travel plans and what level of protection you want while overseas. Each policy outlines the benefits provided, such as

• Is medical only travel insurance enough for international trips?

  Medical-only travel insurance is designed to cover overseas emergency medical and hospital expenses, which can be very costly without insurance. This type of policy provides essential medical

• What is Fast Cover's Domestic Plus policy and what does it cover?

  Fast Cover's Domestic Plus policy is a travel insurance policy for Aussies travelling in Australia, provided the travel destination is at least 200kms from your home. The Domestic Plus policy

• What is Standard Saver Travel Insurance?

  Fast Cover’s Standard Saver travel insurance policy is designed for travellers who want essential protection for their trip without the full range of benefits included in a Comprehensive policy. It

• How do I choose a Standard Saver travel insurance policy?

  Choosing a Standard Saver travel insurance policy depends on your trip type, budget, and the level of protection you want. Fast Cover’s Standard Saver policy offers essential cover at a lower cost

• What is a DUO policy?

  A Duo policy under Fast Cover Travel Insurance is a policy designed for a traveller and another person they are travelling with on the same itinerary for at least 75% of the trip who is listed in the

• What is the Comprehensive policy and what does it cover?

  The Comprehensive policy is considered as Fast Cover’s most popular level of cover by many and provides highest level of cover for international trips compared to Standard Saver or Basics. It

• What is the Basics policy and what does it cover?

  The Basics policy offered by Fast Cover Travel Insurance provides cover for international travel and includes benefits that focuses on emergency medical care. By way of summary, it provides cover

• Am I covered if I am listed as a driver on the rental car agreement, but am not the person hiring the rental car?

  You can be covered under the Rental Vehicle Insurance Excess benefit provided you: Add the Rental Vehicle Insurance Excess benefit to your policy and pay the additional premium, Are listed as a

• If I have Car Hire Excess Cover, do I still need to take the insurance offered by the rental company?

  The insurance offered by your car rental company is not replaced by rental car excess cover, as rental car excess insurance only covers the EXCESS component of that rental car insurance. You will

• If I cause damage with my rental car, am I covered for the damage under the Personal Liability benefit?

  There is no cover under Fast Cover’s Personal Liability benefit if the accident involved the use of a mechanically propelled vehicle. You should contact your rental vehicle insurance company

• I want to drive a car on my holiday, can I be covered?

  Yes, you are covered if you get injured in an accident while driving a car provided you have a current Australian drivers licence and licence valid for the country you are driving in. The car itself

• Does travel insurance cover me for my medical expenses if I drive a friend's car when I'm overseas?

  Depending on the policy chosen and the type of expenses you are seeking, cover may be available under the policy benefits. The Overseas Emergency Medical and Hospital Expenses benefit may be able to

• What does 'Rental Vehicle' mean in the PDS?

  'Rental Vehicle' means a campervan/ motorhome that does not exceed 4.5 tonnes, a sedan, hatchback or station wagon, four wheel drive or mini bus/people mover rented from a licensed motor vehicle

• How much does insurance cost for a rental vehicle?

  Rental vehicle insurance cost will depend on the company that you are purchasing it from. At Fast Cover, the cost of car rental insurance excess depends on the type of overseas holiday (including but

• I’ve received a quote but can’t see the excess, how do I check, and what options are available?

  The excess on your travel insurance depends on when the policy was purchased and the option you selected during the quote. If you buy your policy before leaving Australia, you can usually choose from

• What is an Excess?

  Excess is the amount that you are required to pay or bear for each claimable event under your policy. The excess on claims depends on the excess you chose at the time that you purchased your policy

• Does Personal Liability cover apply when renting a vehicle?

  There is no cover under Fast Cover’s Personal Liability benefit if the accident involved the use of a mechanically propelled vehicle. You should check the insurance that you have with the car rental

• Does Fast Cover Travel Insurance cover car hire excess?

  Overseas Travel insurance does not automatically include rental vehicle insurance excess cover. You can choose to cover your rental vehicle insurance excess up to $8000 and pay the additional

• We are travelling as a family but have 2 separate policies because we are leaving at different times. If we have to claim for the same event, do we still have to pay for 2 lots of excess?

  Yes, an excess (if applicable) is payable on each policy even if you are all claiming for the same event. Note: No excess is payable if you have chosen to reduce your excess to $0 and paid the

• We have a DUO policy - if we both get our luggage stolen, is that one claim or two claims?

  If your luggage is stolen in the same incident (at the same time) during your trip: The theft would be considered one event, in which case you would only pay one excess. You can each submit separate

• Do I have to pay anything if I make a claim?

  If an excess applies to the particular benefit you are claiming under, you will need to pay or bear the excess if you make a claim. This means that any payable excess will need to be deducted from