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Allianz Assistance Travel insurance (Annual Multi Trip)

Underwritten by Allianz Assistance · Ireland

travel insurance from Allianz Assistance for the Ireland market, with online purchase and 24/7 assistance.

Verified Aug 31, 2026 · Terms dated 2024-05Sources

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Unique selling points

Comprehensive emergency medical cover up to €10 million on Gold-level cover, including medical repatriation, versus €1 million on Bronze.

Three selectable cover levels (Bronze, Silver, Gold) let customers choose claim limits that best match their needs and budget.

Annual multi-trip customers are covered as soon as the policy is purchased, with no obligation to notify the insurer of individual travel dates.

Cancellation cover start date can be deferred by up to 31 days if immediate cover is not required.

24/7 Assistance Department support for medical emergencies encountered while travelling abroad.

Coverage limits

Covered

Emergency Medical and Associated Expenses

€1M – €10M

Aggregate sum insured for emergency medical and associated expenses incurred abroad: up to €1,000,000 on Bronze cover and up to €10,000,000 on Gold cover.

Covered

Emergency Medical Treatment

€1M – €10M

Emergency medical treatment abroad is covered within the same aggregate limit as emergency medical and associated expenses: up to €1,000,000 (Bronze) or up to €10,000,000 (Gold).

Covered

In-Patient Hospital Benefit

€220 – €1K

In-patient hospital benefit: up to €220 (€10/day) on Bronze cover and up to €1,000 (€50/day) on Gold cover.

Outpatient Treatment

Not established from the reviewed documents

No separate outpatient treatment sub-limit was disclosed in the reviewed sources; outpatient costs are presumed within the overall emergency medical expenses aggregate.

Covered

Emergency Dental Treatment

€350

Emergency dental treatment is covered up to €350, the same limit applying to both Bronze and Gold cover levels.

Covered

Transport/Accommodation in Home Country

€1K

Cover for transport and accommodation costs in the home country following a medical emergency, up to €1,000, the same limit for both Bronze and Gold cover.

Covered

Emergency Medical Transportation/Evacuation

€1M – €10M

Emergency medical transportation is covered within the same aggregate emergency medical expenses limit: up to €1,000,000 on Bronze cover and up to €10,000,000 on Gold cover.

Covered

Funeral Expenses / Repatriation of Remains

€1.5K

Funeral expenses (repatriation of remains) are covered up to €1,500, the same limit applying to both Bronze and Gold cover.

Search and Rescue

Not established from the reviewed documents

No specific search and rescue benefit or limit was disclosed in the reviewed sources.

Conditional

COVID-19 / Epidemic or Pandemic Related Treatment

Conditional

Costs arising from an epidemic or pandemic are excluded from cover except where expressly referenced within the insured covers, such as certain medical emergency or cancellation sections.

Excluded

Pre-Existing Medical Conditions

Excluded

Existing medical conditions are not covered under the policy unless declared and accepted in writing by the insurer prior to travel.

Optional

Winter Sports Cover

Optional

Winter sports and ski cover can be added for an additional premium, providing cover for up to 31 days of winter sports activities such as skiing and snowboarding when confirmed on the policy schedule.

Excluded

Adventure/Extreme Sports Cover

Excluded

Extreme sports and certain other high-risk activities are excluded from cover under the policy's general exclusions.

Pregnancy Complications

Not established from the reviewed documents

No specific benefit or limit for pregnancy complications was disclosed in the reviewed sources.

Covered

Personal Liability Cover

€1M

Personal liability cover for legal liability to third parties for accidental bodily injury or property damage; stated at up to €1,000,000 across Gold, Silver and Bronze cover levels. This figure is explicitly confirmed on the Single Trip product page; the Annual Multi-Trip product pages confirm personal liability cover is included but do not restate the euro limit.

Legal Assistance

Not established from the reviewed documents

No specific legal assistance benefit or limit was disclosed in the reviewed sources.

Covered

24/7 Emergency Assistance

Covered

24/7 medical emergency assistance is provided through the insurer's Assistance Department for medical emergencies occurring while travelling; contact details must be used for hospitalisation claims.

Key conditions

Unauthorized treatment

Amounts agreed to be paid without the insurer's prior consent are not covered under the emergency medical and emergency transportation section.

Chronic conditions

Health condition changes after the policy is purchased must be declared to the insurer to determine whether an additional premium is required to maintain cover.

Pre-existing condition exclusions

Medical conditions existing before the policy was purchased may be excluded from cover; pre-existing medical screening is not currently offered, and health changes after purchase must be declared.

Coverage duration limit

Annual multi-trip cover is stated as covering individual trips of up to 30 consecutive days on the current product pages and Bronze IPID, though the Nov 2020 policy handbook states a 35-day per-trip limit; there is no cover whatsoever for any part of a trip exceeding the applicable per-trip limit.

Direct payment

Allianz Assistance Ireland guarantees direct payment to hospitals and doctors abroad via its 24-hour emergency medical assistance service. As stated in the Irish policy document, if you have a valid claim, they will contact hospitals or doctors abroad and guarantee to pay their fees.

Territorial scope

Cover only applies to the geographic area selected and confirmed on the policy certificate; travel to a country not selected and confirmed is not covered.

Exclusions

High-Risk Activities Exclusion

Exclusions apply to extreme sports, acts of war, terrorism, and certain other high-risk activities

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Documents

Policy specifics

Emergency Medical Expenses

Coverage for emergency medical and dental expenses incurred abroad, including medical repatriation

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Trip Cancellation or Curtailment

Coverage for cancelling trip before departure or cutting short journey due to covered circumstances

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Delayed Baggage

Coverage for essential items when personal possessions delayed by more than 12 hours on outward journey

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Personal Possessions Cover

Coverage for lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed luggage and personal items

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Winter Sports Upgrade

Optional additional premium for coverage of winter sports activities including skiing and snowboarding

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Personal Liability Cover

Coverage for legal liability to third parties for accidental bodily injury or property damage.

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Residency Requirement

Coverage is only available if insured has main home registered in Republic of Ireland and not spent more than 6 months abroad during previous year

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Trip Length Limits

Single trip cover up to 180 days; annual multi-trip trips limited to 35 days per trip; backpacker cover up to 365 days

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Age Restrictions

Backpacker cover: Only for ages 35 and under at policy issue date; no maximum age on single trip policies

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Policy Excess

Deduction applicable to claims under certain sections; amount varies by section and cover level

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Claim Documentation Requirements

Original receipts, invoices, medical evidence, and travel documents required to support claims

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Sources

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