Help: Emergency assistance
Cover-More's 24/7 Emergency Assistance
Get emergency assistance when and where you need it
When you’re in trouble overseas, you need a travel insurance provider that is ready to spring into action, anytime and anywhere. That is the kind of support you get with us at Cover-More, and it is a big reason millions of people choose to travel with Cover-More Travel Insurance each year.
If you need assistance
Our emergency assistance call centres are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
When you call, please have the following handy:
- a contact number we can call you back on
- your Cover-More policy number
Please note: you (or someone on your behalf) should phone our Emergency Assistance team as soon as possible if you require hospitalisation, if your medical expenses will exceed $2,000, or if you want to return early.
Our emergency contact numbers:
| If you are calling from: | Use this emergency number: |
|---|---|
| USA | 1866 945 3167 |
| Canada | 1800 840 1151 |
| United Kingdom | 0808 234 4362 |
| Australia | 1800 805 998 |
| New Zealand and Other Countries | +61 2 8907 5240 |
If you experience difficulty contacting us from any of the country-specific numbers above, please call +61 2 8907 5240.
If you need to fax any information, you can use this number: +61 2 9954 6250.
Do you have a hearing or speech impairment?
If you require assistive communication via Relay New Zealand to contact our Emergency Assistance team – please download the TexMee* app.
Find out more about the Mobile Text Relay.
*The TexMee app is a mobile phone solution for people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment.
Virtual Care
Our Virtual Care service offers you a unique level of care at no extra cost. If you’re feeling ill and our Emergency Assistance team believes you're eligible for support via a virtual doctor (for example, you don't require a physical exam), we can provide you with access to booking a virtual consult at a time that suits you.