Allianz has been appointed travel insurance provider of choice for members of HCF, Australia’s largest non-profit health insurer.

The partnership was formed in January but a full public announcement was not made until this month.

HCF previously partnered with QBE on member travel insurance.

Nib Holdings bought QBE Travel in May, rebranding the business Nib Travel, with Axa XL underwriting new policies.

HCF, which is purely a health insurer and underwrites no general insurance, acts as an agent for Allianz and Hollard pet insurance, administered by PetSure.

Allianz, which offers 24/7 call-centre emergency assistance, says it has been offering HCF members a 20% travel insurance discount that continues until September 30.