Travel Insurance

Written By: Roc Selly on November 4, 2009 No Comment

Buying travel insurance can be simple, if you know what to do. When you purchase your travel insurance remember that the policy wording can be very involved and specific and underwriters have the right to refuse payment if your policy does not cover even a single aspect of your insurance claim. You need to know to what extent you are covered and rest assured that your policy wording can also be your best friend in times of doubt. Examples of mistakes that might render you unworthy of a claim include having a different name on your travel documents to those on your passport (for example if you still have your passport in your maiden name and have booked your flight in your married name); not getting a police report at the scene of a crime; injury incurred while under the influence of alcohol and leaving baggage unattended in a case of theft.

Aside from loss and damage, a very important factor of your travel insurance to remember is the medical insurance that comes with it. Without adequate medical travel insurance, whilst on holiday, you will be liable to pay for any doctor’s appointments you have and in some countries this alone can end up costing hundreds of dollars. If you happen to need further medical care or, as in extreme cases, need repatriation, you are then looking at fronting thousands of dollars if you don’t have travel insurance.

You will find a number of reviews online sent in by holiday makers who have lost money because they either didn’t have insurance in the first place or neglected to familiarise themselves with the fine print on their policy meaning they thought they were covered in certain situations when in fact they weren’t. So, even more important than getting travel insurance is making sure that you purchase the correct policy and you understand exactly what is and is not covered in your policy. Do not hesitate to voice any queries to your insurance broker and always read your policy wording carefully before purchasing your travel insurance.

Aside from loss and damage, a very important factor of your travel insurance to remember is the medical insurance that comes with it. Without adequate medical travel insurance you will be liable to pay for any doctor’s appointments you have whilst on holiday and in some countries this alone can end up costing hundreds of dollars. If you happen to need further medical care or, as in extreme cases, need repatriation, you are then looking at fronting thousands of dollars if you don’t have travel insurance.

Travel Insurance today is affordable and reassuring but the traveler must take time to understand what they have purchased. It is liberating to know that, just in case you’re out of luck, most traumatic events while travelling can be remedied or assisted by the cover you purchase before you leave. This far outweighs the disappointment of wishing you had spent a little extra on travel insurance.

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