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While travelling on assignment in the Middle East, an insured executive found themselves caught in the sudden escalation of armed conflict. Overnight, the security situation deteriorated — commercial flights were grounded, the airport closed, and the country’s airspace declared unsafe. Confined to their hotel room as fighting intensified nearby, the executive’s safety was at immediate risk.

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Middle East War Zone Evacuation

  • Published:25 Aug 2025
  • Authors:Andrew Batchelar
While travelling on assignment in the Middle East, an insured executive found themselves caught in the sudden escalation of armed conflict. Overnight, the security situation deteriorated — commercial flights were grounded, the airport closed, and the country’s airspace declared unsafe. Confined to their hotel room as fighting intensified nearby, the executive’s safety was at immediate risk.
Natalie, a 38-year-old infrastructure consultant from Sydney, was on assignment in the Middle East, conducting site inspections for a major development project. During her stay, political tensions escalated quickly, leading to violent protests, widespread disruption, and an increasingly unstable security environment.

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Emergency Evacuation

  • Published:22 Jul 2025
  • Authors:Andrew Batchelar
Natalie, a 38-year-old infrastructure consultant from Sydney, was on assignment in the Middle East, conducting site inspections for a major development project. During her stay, political tensions escalated quickly, leading to violent protests, widespread disruption, and an increasingly unstable security environment.
Tom, a 32-year-old teacher from Brisbane, was halfway through a solo trip around Bali when a morning ride through Canggu turned into a nightmare. While navigating a narrow street on his rented moped, Tom was clipped by a passing van and thrown onto the road. He sustained cuts to his arms and legs, along with a suspected fracture in his wrist.

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Moped Mishap in Bali

  • Published:11 Jun 2025
  • Authors:Andrew Batchelar
Tom, a 32-year-old teacher from Brisbane, was halfway through a solo trip around Bali when a morning ride through Canggu turned into a nightmare. While navigating a narrow street on his rented moped, Tom was clipped by a passing van and thrown onto the road. He sustained cuts to his arms and legs, along with a suspected fracture in his wrist.
A serious motor vehicle incident occurred involving a Batch Australia expatriate employee stationed in France.

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Paris Car Crash

  • Published:8 May 2025
  • Authors:Andrew Batchelar
A serious motor vehicle incident occurred involving a Batch Australia expatriate employee stationed in France.
This claim example looks at an incident involving an Insured who experienced heart difficulties whilst at sea. The article examines both the incident and the response by Batch Assist, made possible by Batch's Corporate Travel product.

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Heart Stopper at Sea

  • Published:5 Mar 2025
  • Authors:Andrew Batchelar
This claim example looks at an incident involving an Insured who experienced heart difficulties whilst at sea. The article examines both the incident and the response by Batch Assist, made possible by Batch's Corporate Travel product.
Corporate travel insurance is crucial for all businesses who travel domestically or overseas:

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Why businesses need Corporate Travel Insurance

  • Published:9 Jan 2024
Corporate travel insurance is crucial for all businesses who travel domestically or overseas:
Travel insurance is an essential aspect of planning for any trip, whether it's for leisure, business, or education. The importance of travel insurance lies in its role as a safety net, offering protection against a wide range of unforeseen events that can occur during travel. This article delves into the key reasons why obtaining travel insurance is crucial for any traveller.

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The importance of Corporate Travel insurance

  • Published:9 Jan 2024
Travel insurance is an essential aspect of planning for any trip, whether it's for leisure, business, or education. The importance of travel insurance lies in its role as a safety net, offering protection against a wide range of unforeseen events that can occur during travel. This article delves into the key reasons why obtaining travel insurance is crucial for any traveller.
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