Travelling for business can sometimes come with unexpected risks. Here are DUAL's top 5 biggest corporate travel claims we've seen in the past year.
Travelling for business can sometimes come with unexpected risks. Here are DUAL's top 5 biggest corporate travel claims we've seen in the past year.
Fractured pelvis and multiple injuries
Incident: A 50-year-old woman was knocked from a motorbike in the U.S.
Outcome: Underwent surgery and was repatriated to Australia
Claim paid: AUD 200,000
Fractured neck vertebrae
Incident: A 35-yar-old man fell from an e-scooter in the U.S.
Outcome: Underwent surgery and was repatriated to Australia
Claim paid: AUD 270,000
Gall bladder surgery
Incident: A 55-year-old man required urgent evacuation from a remote Pacific Island.
Outcome: Underwent surgery and other treatments
Claim paid: AUD 188,000
Acute medical diagnosis
Incident: A 65-year-old man experienced dizziness and was admitted to a medical centre.
Outcome: Diagnosed with acute dyspnea, kidney injury and congestive heart failure.
Claim paid: AUD 140,000
Skiing accident
Incident: A 60 year-old man suffered a fractured pelvis while skiing.
Outcome: Hospitalised and repatriated to Australia
Claim paid: AUD 255,000
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These cases underscore the importance of having comprehensive Corporate travel insurance to cover unexpected and costly incidents.
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