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Wrap-around insurance programs: gaps and interfaces

A wrap-around arrangement is intended to supplement specified underlying cover or benefit arrangements.

A wrap-around arrangement is intended to supplement specified underlying cover or benefit arrangements.

The distinction that matters

The label is used in different markets and does not identify a standard Australian policy or guarantee that every gap is filled.

What to check

  • List the underlying policies.
  • Compare exclusions and attachment conditions.
  • Identify who handles overlapping claims.

Example to discuss

A business checks a proposed supplementary policy against an exclusion in the underlying cover rather than assuming the supplement removes it.

This is a hypothetical comparison, not a customer claim or a determination of cover.

Sources and further reading

General information only. The policy, schedule and applicable rules determine the actual position. For a personal decision, use an appropriately qualified adviser or the relevant provider.

Sources

References used in this guide