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What to do in the event of a Travel Insurance claim

We hope that your trip goes without a hitch, but in case something happens - our travel insurance is here for you alongside the AXA team that will be handling your claim. This page will help you in case you need to make a Travel Insurance claim.

For medical emergency, medical expenses, repatriation and evacuation claims:
In the event of an emergency, you should call AXA right away.

Please call the 24-hour emergency assistance AXA number: +44 0203 ‍0931749

For information on what you may need to provide when making a claim, please see below.

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For Travel Claims (Except Gadget):
You can submit your claim to our underwriters AXA here:
AXA Claims Portal

You can call AXA on: +44 0203 ‍0931749

To see what information you will need to support your claim, please see below.

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For Gadget Claims:
Tell the team at loveit coverit about your claim as soon as possible by clicking here.

You can email us on: gadgetclaim@loveitcoverit.com

Telephone loveit coverit on: 0300 ‍3030445

Please make sure you have your policy number, email address and full circumstances of the claim, as it will be needed to process the claim.

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Claims Information – Medical

  • In case of any medical emergency, you must contact us on +44 0203 ‍0931749 as soon as possible.
  • For outpatient treatment (excluding fractures) you should pay for the treatment. Please keep all original receipts and obtain a medical report from the hospital confirming the illness or injury, any treatment and admission and discharge dates if applicable.
  • A medical report from the medical practitioner confirming the treatment and medical expenses.
  • If there are any outstanding expenses, please send a copy of the outstanding bill. Please also mark on it that it remains outstanding.
  • If you incur any additional expenses after the prior authorisation of AXA Assistance, please provide these receipts.

  • Original receipts for any incidental expenses incurred.
  • Medical report confirming the dates of admission and discharge.

  • Detailed explanation of the circumstances surrounding the incident, including photographs and video evidence (if this applies).
  • A medical certificate from the medical practitioner to confirm the extent of the injury and treatment given including hospital admission/discharge.
  • A death certificate (where applicable).
  • Full details of any witnesses, providing written statements where possible.
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Claims Information

For all Claims:

  • Your original booking invoice(s) and travel documents showing the dates of travel and booking date.
  • Original receipts and accounts for all out-of-pocket expenses you have to pay.
  • Original bills or invoices you are asked to pay.
  • Details of any other insurance that may also cover the incident.
  • Any documentation you have to substantiate your claim
  • For all claims relating to illness or injury a medical certificate will need to be completed by the treating medical practitioner treating you, a close relative, or any person with whom you are travelling or staying with. Or any claims due to a death we will require a medical certificate from the medical practitioner treating you, a close relative, or any person with whom you are travelling or staying with and a copy of their death certificate.
  • Original receipts or proof of ownership for stolen, lost or damaged item(s).

  • Original cancellation invoice(s) detailing all cancellation charges incurred and any refunds given.
  • To submit a claim for abandonment after 24 hours delay you must obtain a written report from the carrier confirming the length and reason for the delay.
  • If your claim relates to other covered circumstances, we will detail what documents you would need to provide in the claim forms.

  • Original receipt or booking invoice for new flight.
  • Original booking invoice for any unused pre-paid excursions confirming date and amount paid.
  • For all claims relating to illness or injury a medical certificate will need to be completed by the treating medical practitioner treating you, a close relative, or any person with whom you are travelling or staying with during the trip. If you are curtailing due to a death, we will require a medical certificate from the medical practitioner treating you, a close relative, or any person with whom you are travelling or staying with during the trip and a copy of their death certificate.

  • Proof of reason for missed departure:
    • Failure of public transport – letter confirming length and reason of delay.
    • Breakdown – report from the breakdown company showing date and what was wrong with vehicle.
    • Motorway Problem – Highways agency printout of that date or written confirmation from the police showing location, duration and reason for delay.
    • Evidence of additional travel/accommodation expenses incurred as a result of missed departure.
  • Evidence of additional travel/accommodation expenses incurred as a result of missed departure.

  • Written confirmation from carrier (or their handling agents) confirming length and reason for delay.
  • Original receipts for purchases of refreshments and meals, or additional accommodation if necessary.
  • If after 24 hours delay on your initial outbound journey you choose to cancel, a cancellation invoice and letter from carrier confirming length and reason for delay.

  • Property Irregularity Report (PIR) from the carrier or their handling agents.
  • Letter from airline confirming reason and length of delay and when item(s) were returned to you.
  • Original itemised receipts for any emergency purchases made.

  • If your Baggage or Personal Money is lost or stolen a police report confirming you reported the incident to the police within 24 hours of you noticing the item(s) missing.
  • If your Travel Documents is lost or stolen a police or embassy report confirming you reported to the local authorities within 24 hours of you noticing the documents missing.
  • If lost or damaged by the carrier please obtain a PIR (Property Irregularity Report) and letter from the airline confirming the item(s) lost. Please also keep all luggage tags where possible.
  • If personal money was lost or stolen a police report confirming what happened and what was lost, and any bank statements/bureau de change receipt as proof of ownership.
    • A damage report and repair estimate for damaged item(s).
  • Keep any damaged items beyond repair as we may need to inspect them.
  • Original receipts for any additional accommodation or travel expenses incurred.
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Claims Information – Legal etc.

  • Detailed explanation of the circumstances surrounding the incident, including any photographs and video evidence (where applicable).
  • Any writ, summons, or other correspondence received from a third party.
  • Full details of any witnesses, providing written statements where possible.

  • Detailed explanation of the circumstances surrounding the incident, including any photographs and video evidence (where applicable).
  • Every writ, summons, or other correspondence received from a third party.
  • Full details of any witnesses, providing written statements where possible.
Last modified: 22nd October 2024
Author: Jonathan Owen
Last modified: 22nd October 2024

Author: Jonathan Owen