Tropical Cyclone in Fiji – Where To Now?

Fijian authorities are preparing for the likelihood that a tropical cyclone could hit between Christmas and New Year’s Day. 

A cluster of thunderstorms are forming in the South Pacific near Tuvalu, and have a “very high chance” of morphing into a tropical cyclone. 

This is considered a known event as of 11:00am (AEDT) on 24th December 2019. 

Am I Still Covered For Claims Related To This Event? 

Important note: all medical claims related to natural disasters are covered automatically on all of our international policies, regardless of whether you purchased the natural disaster cover add-on. 

  • If you bought your policy before 11:00am (AEDT) on 24th December 2019, you will be covered for any claims that are related to this event, as long as you bought the natural disaster cover add-on. 
  • If you bought your policy after 11:00am (AEDT) on 24th December 2019, you will not be covered for any claims that are related to this event, even if you bought the natural disaster cover add-on. 
  • With the exception of medical costs, you will not be covered for any claims related to this event if you did not buy the natural disaster cover add-on, regardless of when you bought your policy.