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• Can I buy rental vehicle insurance excess cover if I am renting a truck?

  No, we can only provide rental vehicle insurance excess cover for sedans and motorhomes. For more information, refer to our Product Disclosure Statement (PDS).

• Does the Rental Vehicle Insurance Excess cover both drivers?

  Yes, provided both drivers are listed on the policy and the rental vehicle agreement with the rental vehicle company. Cover is subject to the policy terms, conditions, limits and exclusions in the Pro

• 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 an

• Are trailers covered in the rental vehicle excess?

  No, trailers are not covered under the Rental vehicle insurance excess benefit. A 'Rental Vehicle' must be a hatchback, sedan, station wagon, four wheel drive, mini bus/people mover or a campervan/mot

• What is Rental Vehicle Excess Cover?

  The Rental Vehicle Excess cover on your policy pays the excess charged by your Rental Vehicle company should you have an accident and need to claim.  Note: You only have this cover if you chose the Co

• 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 $5

• Are leased cars covered under the Rental Vehicle Excess?

  No, Leased cars would NOT be covered under the Rental Vehicle Insurance Excess cover. For more information, refer to our Product Disclosure Statement (PDS).

• Are campervans or motorhomes covered under Rental Vehicle Excess?

  Yes, campervans and motorhomes are covered under the Rental Vehicle Excess benefit as long as it does not exceed 4.5 tonnes and is rented from a licensed motor vehicle rental company. Note: You only h

• Can I take out Rental Vehicle Insurance Excess if I rent a car from a car sharing company?

  Yes, you would be able to take out Rental Vehicle Insurance Excess cover. Note: You only have this cover if you chose the Comprehensive, Standard Saver, Snow Sports Plus, Domestic Plus and Frequent

• Does the rental vehicle insurance excess cover apply to peer-to-peer car rental companies such as Turo?

  No, rental vehicle insurance excess cover only applies to rental vehicles rented from a licensed motor vehicle rental company. For more information, refer to our Product Disclosure Statement (PDS).

• Am I covered for Collision Waiver Insurance?

  Our policies cover for the Rental Vehicle Insurance Excess portion of the Rental Vehicle Insurance that you need to take out with your car hire company. If your charges are classified by the car hire

• Are golf buggies covered by Rental Vehicle Excess Insurance?

  No, golf buggies are not covered under the Rental vehicle insurance excess benefit. A 'Rental Vehicle' must be a hatchback, sedan, station wagon, four wheel drive, mini bus/people mover or a campervan

• Are convertibles covered under Rental Vehicle Excess?

  Yes, convertibles are considered a sedan. Note: You only have Rental Vehicle Insurance Excess cover if you have paid the additional premium to add this cover to your policy Cover is subject to the pol

• If I hire an SUV, can I take out rental vehicle insurance excess cover?

  Yes, you can take out rental vehicle insurance excess cover if you will be hiring an SUV. Note: Ensure that the SUV has facilities for you to be able to store your luggage out of sight, like a lockabl

• What are Additional Options or Add-ons?

  Additional options or Add-ons are extra cover you can purchase with your policy so you can tailor your policy to suit the type of holiday you're taking. Depending on the policy you choose, Additional

• If I cause damage with my rental car, am I covered for the damage under Benefit 18: Personal Liability

  No, there is no personal liability cover, as we are unable to cover for damage caused by any mechanically propelled vehicle, even if you have taken out rental vehicle insurance excess cover.  You shou

• How much am I covered for Rental Vehicle Excess?

  Benefit Limits for Rental Vehicle Excess: Comprehensive: Option of Rental Vehicle Excess cover up to $5000 or $8000 for extra fee Standard Saver: Option of Rental Vehicle Excess cover up to $5000 or $

• Am I covered if I drive a friend's car when I'm overseas?

  You have medical cover if you are injured in an accident if you drive your friend's car while overseas Note: There is no cover for the car itself, as the Rental Vehicle Insurance Excess cover only app

• When don't I have to pay an excess?

  You do not have to pay an excess if you need to make a claim for the following benefits: Benefit 8: Overseas Hospital Cash Payment Benefit 9: Accidental death  Benefit 10: Permanent Disability Benefit

• I have a quote but I can't see what the excess is?

  For policies purchased BEFORE you have departed Australia: The Standard Excess is $200. You can choose to reduce the Standard Excess to $100 or $0 for an additional fee. It may also depend on the sect

• Why is there a $2000 Medical Excess for travellers 80-89 years old?

  The Medical Excess is based on the age of the travellers and ONLY applies to injury or sickness claims.  A $200 excess applies to claims which are not related to an injury or sickness for 80 - 89 year

• Can I remove the $2000 Medical Excess for travellers 80-89 years old?

  Unfortunately we are unable to remove the Medical Excess for 80 - 89 year old travellers.  Note: Only a $200 excess applies to claims which are not related to an injury or sickness. For more informati

• What is the excess for the Comprehensive, Standard Saver, Basics, Frequent Traveller Saver & Snow Sports Plus policies?

  For the Comprehensive, Standard Saver, Basics, Frequent Traveller Saver & Snow Sports Plus policies: We will not pay the first $200 for any one event under the following Benefit Sections* of the Produ

• 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 i

• Are Motorcycles covered by the Rental Vehicle Excess benefit?

  No, Motorcycles are not covered under this benefit. Our policies do not provide cover for any motorcycle that you ride. If you require cover for your motorcycle, you should check with the company that

• Is there an Excess on the Adventure Pack?

  The Adventure Pack has no special Excess. The Policy Standard Excess applies. You can choose between $200, $100 or $0 Standard Excess. You choose this when you select which plan you would like to purc

• What is the excess on claims?

  Excess is the initial amount that you would have to pay if you were to make a claim.  The excess on claims depends on the Standard Excess level you chose at the time that you purchased your policy. Fo

• 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 c

• If I injure a person or damage their property with a Rental Vehicle, will I be covered?

  No, you are NOT covered. You are also NOT covered for Personal Liability. You should check with the rental vehicle insurance company that you are hiring your rental car from if they are able to provid

• Can I reduce the Excess for a Domestic Plus policy?

  Yes, you can reduce or remove the excess for a Domestic Plus policy for an additional fee by: Logging into your policy online and requesting a change to your excess Email info@fastcover.com.au Phone 1

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

  You may need to pay an excess if you have to make a claim. For policies purchased BEFORE you have departed Australia: The excess on claims depends on the Standard Excess level you chose at the time th

• Can I remove the Standard Excess?

  For policies purchased BEFORE you have departed Australia: You can remove the standard $200 excess or reduce the excess amount to $100 for the Comprehensive, Standard Saver, Basics, Domestic Plus, Sno

• What is the excess for Domestic Plus Policy?

  A $200 standard excess applies for the Domestic Plus policy. Note: For travellers aged 80 - 89, a $2,000 medical excess applies for all claims arising from, related to or associated with an injury or

• What is the excess for travellers 80 - 89 years of age?

  A $2,000 excess applies for all claims arising from, related to or associated with an injury or sickness. A $200 excess applies to claims which are not related to an injury or sickness, unless you hav

• Can I take out a policy if I'm between the ages of 80 - 89?

  Yes, if you are between 80-89 years of age at the time of policy purchase, you can purchase a: Comprehensive, Standard Saver, Basics, Domestic Plus Policy. Note: A $2,000 excess applies for all

• 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 renta

• When do I have to pay the excess?

  You would only need to pay an excess if you have to make a claim.  The amount of excess you need to pay will depend on the excess amount that you selected at the time of policy purchase, and will usua

• What policy type do I need to take out for my holiday?

  You can choose one of the following Cover types: Single Covers you and your dependants travelling with you. Limits apply to the combined total of all claims made by the travellers (including dependant

• I have purchased an already overseas policy. Can I reduce the excess?

  No, it is not possible to reduce the excess on an already overseas policy. For more information, refer to our  Product Disclosure Statement (PDS).

• What are your direct deposit details?

  Our Direct Deposit details are: Account Name: Fast Cover Travel Insurance Account Number: 439 945 377 BSB: 012 110 (ANZ) Deposit Reference: Your Quote Number or Last Name After you have made the direc

• My travel plans have changed, what do I do?

  If you want to make changes to your policy, you should contact us as soon as you can to make the relevant changes to your trip. If you do not contact us to amend your policy, you may not have cover

• What are my choices regarding cover for my holiday?

  Under the policy, you choose the cover you require based on your travel arrangements and your cover type depends on the type of cover you want and are eligible to purchase. 1) You can choose one of th

• 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

• What is the Domestic Plus policy and what does it cover?

  The Domestic policy is for trips taken within Australia where you will more than 200 kms from your home. The Domestic policy provides cover for unexpected: cancellation, lost/damaged/stolen luggage an

• I want to buy an already overseas policy - is there an age limit?

  To be eligible for an already overseas policy, you need to be aged 74 or younger at the time you buy your policy. Policies purchased while you are already overseas are subject to: * a 48 hour waiting

• Does public liability cover apply when renting a vehicle?

  No, public liability cover is not applicable if you are operating a motor vehicle. You should check the insurance that you have with the car rental company if this is covered under their insurance.

• What is the maximum amount of time that I can purchase an Already Overseas policy?

  The maximum amount of time you can purchase an Already Overseas policy is 24 months. You would need to firstly take out a policy for the initial 12 months of your trip, and then extend your policy for

• Can I extend my snow policy but remove the snow cover for the extended dates?

  If you have a Snow Sports Plus policy and wish to extend this policy for another year, it would not be possible to remove the snow cover from your policy. If you wish to end your snow cover, you would

• What is 'Golf equipment hire' cover?

  You only have this cover if you purchased the Golf Pack under the Comprehensive, Standard Saver, Snow Sports Plus, Domestic Plus and Frequent Traveller Saver policies. We will pay: for accidental loss

• What happens to any money claimed by me that is recovered from a third party?

  We will apply any money we recover from someone else under a right of 'Assistance of Recovery' in the following order: To us, our administration and legal costs arising from the recovery To us, an amo