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Natalie Ball

Natalie Ball is a travel and money writer, and director of travel insurance comparison site Comparetravelinsurance.com.au. With 20 years of experience in the financial services and digital tech spaces, she is a financial literacy campaigner passionate about making insurance clear and customer-friendly.

5 results by Natalie Ball:

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Coronavirus: does travel insurance cover you in the event of a pandemic?

The Australian government has issued a "do not travel" warning for the Wuhan province, so are you covered by travel insurance if you cancel your trip? More

By Natalie Ball - January 29, 2020

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The biggest Airbnb scams and how you can avoid them

Getting scammed on holiday once meant an overpriced taxi or a pickpocket. Now fake Airbnb scams are ripping off Aussies for thousands. More

By Natalie Ball - December 18, 2019

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What to do if you have booked a trip to Sri Lanka

Travellers heading for Sri Lanka have been urged to consider their trips following the recent terror attacks, but is this covered by travel insurance? More

By Natalie Ball - April 24, 2019

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Travel ban: why you shouldn't pack your laptop in your luggage

The recently announced electronics ban on airline cabins has triggered mass queries for travellers around the world. More

By Natalie Ball - April 5, 2017

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Should you cancel your trip to Europe because of terrorism?

If you've got a trip to Europe planned, how can you protect yourself against the threat of terrorism? There are eight providers that can help you out. More

By Natalie Ball - July 27, 2016