For information relating to policies purchased prior to 27 June 2024, please check the Policy Wording provided with your purchase. You can contact us if you need this sent to you again. For policies purchased from 27 June 2024 please see below.
Cover may be available for working holidays. When you have the appropriate working visa for the country you plan to work in and the appropriate qualification, certification or license for that work (where applicable).
Cover is available for:
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Non-manual paid or volunteer work, e.g. childcare, teaching and administrative.
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General manual paid or volunteer work, e.g. retail, bar or hospitality (NOT including use of mechanical and industrial machinery and/or working at a height exceeding 2 metres above ground level).
What you need to do to be covered
All you need to do is list ‘working’ then choose the work activity that you plan to do, e.g. administration, retail, hospitality, manual, etc. when getting your quote. Easy! Special Conditions and Special Exclusions apply to certain work activities and you may be required to pay an additional premium, so be aware of this.
You must add all the adventures and activities you plan to try on your trip when you buy it. You won’t be able to make changes after your policy is issued.
Work is defined as any work, including work placements, incidental work, volunteer work and work experience, paid or unpaid.
Will you be working with animals? If so, do let us know so we can confirm whether or not there’s cover available.
How it works
If something happens while at work and you are in need of medical evacuation or if you are hospitalised and incur emergency medical expenses abroad, tyou or someone with you must contact your PMI provider (if applicable) and follow their emergency medical procedures and claims procedures. Where your PMI provider cannot provide assistance, please contact our 24-hour Emergency Medical Assistance team before incurring medical costs.
Contact them as you are aware you will be admitted as an inpatient for at least one night. You must let them know how you are going and keep in contact with them until you no longer require treatment or assistance.
What’s not covered
The policy isn’t designed to cover everything so do take the time to read the terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions in the Policy Wording for full details so there are no surprises if you need to use it.
Here are some of the main things that aren’t covered:
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Personal liability while you’re working (including volunteer work);
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Work with machinery or heavy/industrial equipment;
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Work at a height above 2 metres;
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Working without proper safety equipment;
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Work on offshore and underground, including in caves;
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Work as a ski, snowboard or diving instructor or guide;
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Work as a guide where ropes or other specialist climbing equipment is required;
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Work involving hazardous activities;
- Working in close proximity with dangerous animals;
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Anything listed in the General Conditions, Specific Conditions and Specific Exclusions under Section 11 or any other exclusions in the policy wording.
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