Welcome to Surf Travel Insurance, Australia's specialist insurer of surfing sports holidays,
surf camps and boat charters around Australia and world wide.
The QBE International Travel Plans have been designed for surfers with cover for you
and your surfboards, in and out of the lineup on overseas surf breaks..
If you are unsure of any aspect of the policy, please contact Greg or Sue
STI Surf Travel Insurance: Phone: 07 5508 2658 or email us or
ask QBE Phone 1300 555 017
SAVE on your premiums with
 STI Surf Travel Insurance
Access to QBE Travel Insurance online Free quotes for International travel plans for surfers and their families
International Surf Travel - Insurance Plans
Preparing for a holiday is an exciting time, but there are many things to consider when travelling overseas: including passport, tickets, money, medical, hospital, emergency and repatriation, accommodation, rental vehicle excess, luggage and sporting equipment.
The QBE International Travel Plans may be purchased up to 24 months in advance, to cover your early surf camp or boat charter deposits.
Available for single trips worldwide with unlimited cover for pre-paid travel arrangements. Cancellation or holiday deferment costs due to severe weather, natural disaster, riot, strike or civil insurrection, illness or injury before or during your surfing holiday.
Additional cover for expensive surfboards and quivers under 'Specified Items'.
If the waves are too epic to go home on time - extensions are available online
Surf Boat and Yacht Charter
Cruising worldwide now covered automatically 'Free of Charge'

Surfboards covered 'Whilst in Use'
Travel Insurance cover from QBE Insurance for surfing holidays in Indo, Bali, South Africa, Europe, Americas, Hawaii, Brazil, South Pacific and New Zealand.
All our International Travel plans are with QBE Travel Insurance.
Cover for individual surfers, surfing families and groups to over 200 destinations worldwide

Payment by credit card options
QBE International - Travel Plan Regions
REGION 1... Cover for the USA, Canada, South and Central America and Antarctica
USA, South America, Hawaiian Is, Mexico, Brazil, Peru,Canary Islands, Easter Is
REGION 2... Cover for Africa and Indian Ocean
Mauritius, Reunion Is, South Africa, Madagascar, Maldives, Seychelles
REGION 3 ... Cover for Europe and the Middle East
Europe, France, Spain
REGION 4 ... Cover for China, Japan, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, India, Vietnam, Korea and other Asia
 Japan, Mentawaii's, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Tahiti, East Timor, Thailand
REGION 5 ... Cover for UK and Ireland
REGION 6 ... Cover for Bali, Indonesia, South Pacific Islands, Papua New Guinea and Norfolk Island
Bali, Indo, Caroline Is, Fiji, French Polynesia, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Norfolk Island
REGION 7 ... Cover for New Zealand
North Island, South Island and Stewart Island
Travellers must select Region 1 travel plan if they are spending more than 72 hours of their trip in these destinations. Select the region where the majority of your trip is spent.
QBE International Travel Plans - Key Benefits
Cancellation or Holiday deferment cost
Unlimited
Emergency travel arrangements and accomodation expenses
Unlimited
Medical and Dental Expenses
Unlimited
Evacuation and Repatriation
Unlimited
Denture Expenses due to sudden and acute pain
$1,000
Travel Delay
$2,000
Agents Cancellation Fees
$2,000
Rental Vehicle Insurance Excess
$12,000
Personal Computer: Laptop, notebooks, blackberry and other
hand-held personal digital assistants individual item limit
$6,000
Camera & Video individual item limit
$4,000
Watches and Jewellery individual item limit
$700
Dentures and dental prosthesis individual item limit
$800
Individual item limit
$700
Emergency Luggage
$500
Cover for hiring replacement of lost, delayed or damaged surf equipment
$200
Stolen Cash
$250
Replacement passports and travel documents
$3,000
Home and contents insurance excess
$500
Loss of Income
$10,000
Emergency accommodation due to terrorism maximum
$3000
Personal Liability
$3,000.000
Legal Expenses
$15,000
Financial Default
$10,000
Additional Benefits you can purchase
Cruising Cover: You must select this option otherwise the will be no cover under this policy for the period of the trip that you are cruising.
This option is available FREE of charge to travellers under 60 years, who are deep water cruising worldwide, for more than 4 days.
Specified Items: To cover items worth more than the item limit of $700. Cover up to $6,000 per item, maximum total for all items $15,000
Additional Rental Vehicle Insurance Excess: Cover can be increased to $5,000. Additional $20 per $500 units of cover
Excess: Consider the $NIL excess option to cover your surfboards (less depreciation) otherwise you will have to pay $200 for each claim made.
Please read the PDS as conditions apply
The International premium amount payable is PER ADULT. A maximum of 2 adults can be named on a Certificate of Insurance. Please include the dates for departure from your residence and return to your residence when calculating your duration.
Dependant grommets under 25 years of age travel with their families at no extra cost on the International travel plans.
Existing Medical Conditions 'EMC'
If you are applying for an International Travel Plan you must tell QBE if you or anyone in your travelling party has an existing medical condition (EMC) other than those automatically covered. Available online when quoting. If your application is approved you will be advised of any restrictions or excess that may apply and asked to pay an additional premium.
Existing Medical Conditions of a Non Travelling Relative or Business Partner
Provided they are under 80 years of age you may apply to cover an EMC of a relative or business partner if their state of health could disrupt your travel plans even though they are not travelling with you. Available online when quoting. If cover is approved you will be advised of any additional premium or any special terms imposed.
Insure Online Direct to QBE Travel Insurance
 Easy online access: View all travel plans, PDS brochure and Schedule of Benefits and Limits.
Information set out in the QBE brochure (PDS) online is designed to assist you in your decision to purchase QBE Travel Insurance. It contains Existing Medical Conditions (EMC), Combined Products Disclosure Statement, Policy Wording and Financial Services Guide.
Any advice in this document is of a general nature only and has not considered your objectives, financial situation or needs.
Surf Camps, Surf Tours,
Surf Boat Charters
Worldwide surfing destinations include
Region 1
USA, South America, Hawaiian Is, Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Canary Islands, Easter Is
Region 2
Mauritius, Re'union Is, South Africa, Madagascar, Maldives, Seychelles
Region 3
Europe, France, Spain
Region 4
Bali, Indo, Japan, Mentawaii's, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Tahiti, East Timor, Thailand
Region 5
Ireland, United Kingdom
Region 6
Norfolk Is, Cook Islands, South Pacific, Caroline Is, Fiji, French Polynesia, Tonga, Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Samoa, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu
Region 7
New Zealand
Hurt, Sick, Disrupted, Damaged or Desperate
QBE Assist can coordinate medical evacuation and repatriation for those travellers who become seriously injured or ill whilst travelling abroad.
 Their team of medical experts are available worldwide 24 hours 7 days a week to provide you with assistance when you need it most.
For Medical, Hospital, Evacuation, Repatriation, Reschedule Travel Plans, Replacing Documents, Missing Luggage or Equipment etc.
Your policy, contains the information needed to activate this service. Please read the PDS as conditions apply
QBE International
Travel Plans
QBE International travel plans brochure
Qantas Frequent Flyer members can earn one Qantas Frequent Flyer point per $2 spent on eligible QBE travel insurance products. Terms & Conditions apply
You must be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program .
Smartraveller a must see destination for international travelling surfers
For international travel, always confirm the status of your destination with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) on their web site...smartraveller.gov.au DFAT has complete travel related advice and information
Making a Claim
Travel claims can be lodged 24/7, anytime from anywhere around the world.
Claims can be lodged whilst you are away or on your return home. Need to make a travel claim… click here
MATTERS YOU SHOULD KNOW
Cooling off Period ... If, having purchased the policy, you want to return it, you can do so within 21 days of receiving the Certificate of Insurance and obtain a full refund, provided no claim has been made and your trip has not commenced. The Cooling Off Period does not apply to policy or trip extensions.
Insurance Disclaimer: Where a person uses this site to purchase travel insurance the following terms, conditions and acceptance criteria apply. Insurance issued by QBE Insurance (Australia) Ltd ABN 78 003 191 035 AFS Licence 239545. Before deciding to acquire any insurance product, you should obtain and consider the relevant Product Disclosure Statement to decide if a policy is right for you. This material contains general information only and may not suit your particular circumstances. Cover limits apply as set out in the policy wording.
Surf Travel Insurance is a trading name of Global Surf Travel Pty Ltd ABN 79 083 338 649 P.O. Box 97 Burleigh Heads. QLD 4220. A distributor of QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited, we do not ask for, nor do we keep any of your personal details or information.
Disclaimer: You understand that the insurance contract is between you and QBE only and that Global Surf Travel Pty Ltd / Surf Travel Insurance is not the insurer of any risk and will not be liable for any damages, loss or claim whatsoever, in connection with the purchase of insurance from QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited.