Is an Australian travel insurance company right not to honor a cancellation claim even if I can't enter the country while pregnant?

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You mentioned you booked holiday a year in advance, but when did you purchase your travel insurance? You cannot purchase travel insurance a year before you travel, so I guess it depends on whether you were pregnant before or after purchasing your travel insurance. This site http://www.comparetravelinsurance.com.au/tips-and-guides/pregnancy-travel-insurance-guide has a good guide on pregnancy and travel insurance

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Most trip cancellation insurance is designed to cover for unexpected occurrences, accidents, illnesses, etc. Pregnancy on the other hand is often considered a controllable occurrence. While some pregnancies are unexpected, those become more of a "we didn't you did" argument and the insurance company usually wins.

Buried deep within the terms of your coverage, there is likely a definition of coverage regarding pregnancy. You might be able to track it down yourself or might need a legal eagle to help understand your options. But check the wording before giving up.

Also with the airline, as your issue is medical you may be able to get them to waive the non-changeable rule and let you reschedule for a fee. But you need to approach it from a very polite point of view, explaining the situation and your desire to again travel on their airline to that destination. Threats or rants will immediately get your request deep sixed. Do a little web research and try to find email contacts for upper management to address your request to.

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