Frequently Asked Questions


Does my Coverwise travel insurance policy cover prescription glasses, sunglasses or contact or corneal lenses?


Your policy wording and Insurance Product Information Document (IPID) will confirm the underwriter of your travel insurance policy. Please select the relevant insurer below to view the FAQ information that applies to your policy.


AWP P&C S.A


The following FAQ provides information about travel insurance policies underwritten by AWP P&C S.A., which is part of the Allianz Group. If your policy wording and IPID confirm that AWP P&C S.A. is your insurer, this FAQ information is relevant to your policy.


Our travel insurance policies provide cover for sunglasses under the terms and conditions of the Baggage section of cover.


However, we cannot provide cover for:


  • Any prescription eyewear
  • Contact lenses
  • Hearings aids

Please refer to our travel insurance policy wordings for all relevant conditions and exclusions of Baggage cover.


Inter Partner Assistance S.A.


The following FAQ provides information about travel insurance policies underwritten by Inter Partner Assistance S.A. If your policy wording and IPID confirm that Inter Partner Assistance S.A. is your insurer, this FAQ information is relevant to your policy.


Cover is provided for glasses and sunglasses under the Baggage section of your policy, subject to a Single Article Limit - the maximum amount covered for any individual item.


The benefit table in your policy wording document displays the Single Article Limit for your Baggage cover.


Unfortunately, we cannot provide cover for contact or corneal lenses.