You can get insurance for domestic travel, but is it a good idea?
4 years, 10 months ago

You can get insurance for domestic travel, but is it a good idea?

ABC  

A few days before Christmas, David Pell realised his long-awaited beach holiday was a write-off. One option is domestic travel insurance — and the recent bushfires, along with coronavirus, might have you wondering if it's worth purchasing. What domestic travel insurance will and won't cover There are dozens of different policies available, but most will generally cover cancellations and delays, lost luggage and unexpected rental car expenses. If you're thinking of taking out domestic travel insurance, it's important to read the policy carefully so you don't get caught out. "If I'm going to North Queensland and I'm staying in a nice hotel, hiring a rental car and spending a few thousand dollars on flights and accommodation, I would tend to get domestic travel insurance," Mr Bird says.

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HMPV cases surge: Does travel insurance cover viral infection-linked medical emergencies abroad?
1 day, 8 hours ago

HMPV cases surge: Does travel insurance cover viral infection-linked medical emergencies abroad?

Live Mint  

A seasonal rise in human metapneumovirus cases in China, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and other Asian countries has raised alarms worldwide. Amid rising HMPV infections in several countries, it is crucial to understand how travel insurance can help people navigate medical emergencies during their foreign trips. Travel insurance policies generally cover medical emergencies and treatments for sudden injuries and illnesses. “Our …

Your Questions Answered: Can I find travel insurance that includes coverage for pre-existing conditions?
5 months, 1 week ago

Your Questions Answered: Can I find travel insurance that includes coverage for pre-existing conditions?

Live Mint  

Q. I have a pre-existing medical condition and I am planning an international trip. Understanding that many international travellers might have pre-existing medical conditions, insurers now offer customised plans for international travellers with pre-existing medical conditions. When opting for pre-existing medical condition coverage, travellers must declare their specific medical conditions, including any operations or diagnoses within the last 48 months …

Why buying travel insurance may not be a good idea for all trips
7 months, 1 week ago

Why buying travel insurance may not be a good idea for all trips

Live Mint  

Flights are booked, itinerary is planned and sunscreen is packed! The former covers trip cancellations, like flight delay or cancellation, missed connecting flight, baggage delay or loss, passport loss and maybe a small sum insured for medical expenses. It is advised that for international travel, you must pick a policy that covers pre-existing illness and have minimal exclusions for trip …

Explained: The importance of travel insurance in a shrinking world
1 year, 2 months ago

Explained: The importance of travel insurance in a shrinking world

Live Mint  

As the world shrinks, people travel to far-off places for work and pleasure. Generally, travel insurance covers your loss of checked-in baggage, the cost of treatment, and hospitalisation abroad. In case you are a frequent flier, you can buy a Multi-Trip travel insurance that covers you for all future trips taken within a specific period, with the same level of …

Vacation ready? Here is how to get affordable travel insurance on your next trip
1 year, 2 months ago

Vacation ready? Here is how to get affordable travel insurance on your next trip

Live Mint  

Your overseas vacations can be efficiently covered for any associated risks if you have purchased the correct travel insurance policy. Experts suggest that in order to get the right travel insurance, it’s important to compare policies from different insurance companies. You may explore floater family travel insurance plans to save on premiums that cover both home insurance security and travel …

Here's Why You May Need a Travel Insurance Before Heading For a Vacation
1 year, 8 months ago

Here's Why You May Need a Travel Insurance Before Heading For a Vacation

News 18  

Summer is here, and it’s time to plan a trip with your family and friends. Well-covered travel insurance can be handy when you take on trips within the country or to a foreign land. Most travel insurance policies cover loss or damage to baggage, rented vehicles, emergencies, or accidents. Simply put, there are four basic types of travel insurance: trip …

How to find insurance you’re a ‘high-risk’ traveller
3 years, 7 months ago

How to find insurance you’re a ‘high-risk’ traveller

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Is Travel Insurance Worth It Now?
3 years, 8 months ago

Is Travel Insurance Worth It Now?

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filadendron via Getty Images Your personal financial situation and the amount you’re splurging on the trip in question are big factors when assessing the need for travel insurance. “It’s all well and good to buy things to give us comfort and peace of mind, but it’s important to recognize if you actually need to use this product, it might not …

Will travel insurance policies cover covid-19 if you travel abroad?
4 years, 4 months ago

Will travel insurance policies cover covid-19 if you travel abroad?

Live Mint  

International skies are finally opening up mostly by way of air travel bubbles to countries such as the US, Germany and France. If you are planning to fly abroad in the coming days, buying travel insurance could be one of the first things you might look at amid the covid-19 pandemic. While having travel insurance is a must to ensure …

Coronavirus COVID-19 and travel insurance: What you need to know
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus COVID-19 and travel insurance: What you need to know

ABC  

With four weeks to go until Wes Mountain's holiday to Mexico and Cuba, he's cautiously optimistic that coronavirus won't disrupt his plans. Because Wes only booked his flights recently, travel insurance polices won't cover him for travel disruptions or medical costs due to the virus. What your travel insurance policy might not cover If you booked your travel after your …

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