We are happy to report that Elva made it! Elva writes “Well its official! I am the oldest person in the Southern Hemisphere to have been to both the North Pole, the South Pole and all seven continents! Weather was a major factor in my adventure! Because of adverse conditions we were delayed..Read More
Tim’s Travel Tips Tim, Insurance Manager at COTA Insurance offers some great travel tips. Hi, I’m Tim. I’m the Insurance Manager at COTA Travel Insurance, where I have worked for over a decade. I love to travel. In recent years I have been to Fiji with my young family where we swam with tropical fish..Read More
Meet our team: Karen COTA Insurance staff are part of a close-knit, supportive team that values helping older Australians and each other – that’s among the reasons why Karen loves coming to work at the COTA Insurance team each day. What’s your role at COTA Insurance? I’ve worked in sales and customer service in..Read More
South Pole dream just weeks away for 83 year old travel-enthusiast, Elva 83 year old Elva’s icy south pole adventure is just weeks away thanks to a curious spirit forged in childhood and COTA’s age-friendly travel insurance approach. Growing up “When I was a child my mother would push me on a swing and sing..Read More
Meet our Team: Thomas Our service is only as good as our people. Fortunately, we care a lot about our customers as a not-for-profit agency. Thomas, a key member of the COTA Insurance team, is someone you might speak with when you call us. So we decided to discover a little more about what makes..Read More
3 Underrated Senior-Friendly Cities in Europe to Visit in 2019 When we think European travel, we might picture strolling the elegant boulevards of Paris, exploring the ancient wonders of Rome or admiring the gabled facades of Amsterdam. But there are so many less-visited cities in Europe that offer rich historical, cultural and artistic experiences for..Read More
How to find a travel buddy Travelling alone can be a very rewarding experience and many travellers prefer the flexibility it allows. Most people are social creatures though, and many prefer not to travel alone. Do you prefer to spend time in the company of others or are worried about becoming lonely during your trip?..Read More
6 Reasons Why You Should Travel with Friends Travelling to new places are some of the most rewarding experiences that we have. Whether we go alone or with a big group of friends, it creates new ideas and experiences that we could never get at home. Whilst some people prefer to travel solo, there are..Read More
Protect yourself from car theft and vandalism Few things are more distressing than returning to where you left your car to find it’s been stolen or vandalised. As well as the inconvenience, it could leave you significantly out of pocket if you’re not insured or not adequately insured, against theft or vandalism. With a..Read More
Caravan Insurance makes for ‘happy campers’ A caravan is one of life’s big investments. A ticket to freedom after many years of work and family commitments. For a growing number of Australians, a caravan is a ‘home away from home’. As they set out on many adventures big and small. Many caravan owners..Read More
