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2026 June

WAS Insurance Named a Winner in the 2026 WeMoney Awards

Australian travel insurance provider WAS Insurance has been named a winner in the 2026 WeMoney Travel Insurance Awards. The awards assess Australian travel insurers on coverage quality, claims experience, value and customer support.

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2026 April

WAS Insurance Powers MHinsure for Malaysia Airlines

WAS Insurance provides MHinsure, the Malaysia Airlines travel insurance offering, to customers in Australia. Through the partnership, Malaysia Airlines customers in Australia can arrange MHinsure cover through a dedicated WAS Insurance platform, with benefits including emergency medical cover, cancellation and trip interruption cover, luggage cover and 24/7 emergency assistance.

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2026 January

WAS Insurance Provides Cover for Etihad Bookings in Australia

WAS Insurance provides travel insurance for Etihad Airways customers in Australia. Travellers booking an Etihad flight from Australia can add cover for cancellations, delays, medical expenses and more, with 24/7 support, as part of their booking. Etihad's travel insurance offering is delivered with AXA and its in-country partners; in Australia, that cover is provided by WAS Insurance.

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2024 August

WAS Insurance Wins Finder Awards

WAS Insurance is proud to announce that our travel insurance products have been recognised at the prestigious Finder Travel Insurance Awards 2024.

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2024 July

WAS Insurance Partner with Scoot Airlines

WAS Insurance is thrilled to announce its Australian partnership with Scoot, the low-cost carrier of Singapore Airlines, to become the official travel insurance provider for Australian Scoot passengers. This strategic alliance marks a significant milestone for our growing startup, enhancing our reach and service capabilities within the travel insurance industry.

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2023 October

WAS Insurance launch on Compare the Market

Wise and Silent (WAS) Insurance and its retail brand Travel Protect are now available on Compare the Market, one of the world’s largest travel insurance comparison websites.

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