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 insurer’s cut-off date, or if your policy has exclusions for pandemics and epidemics, it’s unlikely you’ll be covered for any events relating to coronavirus. "If you go overseas and contract coronavirus and become unwell, or if your plans are changed due to coronavirus, you won't be covered for that component of your trip," says Ms Kable. What travel insurance doesn't cover Photo shows A group of four smiling friends at a canyon setting on a holiday for a story about what travel insurance doesn't cover.

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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 …

Travel insurance warning as holidaymakers told to be prepared this summer
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Travel insurance warning as holidaymakers told to be prepared this summer

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Kelly Whittington, travel claims director at Aviva, says travel insurance can give people “valuable peace of mind”. She explains that …

Travel insurance: Curbing the risks as you globe-trot
10 months ago

Travel insurance: Curbing the risks as you globe-trot

Live Mint  

When Ravi broached the topic of an annual vacation with his family of 3, several options flowed in from all the 'stakeholders' concerned. This shift in perception can be attributed to two significant factors: the safety net offered by travel insurance in unforeseen events and the vast array of customizable insurance products that cater to individual needs. Emergency cash advance …

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 …

Covid-era travel risks are changing: What to consider so you don’t get stranded
3 years, 1 month ago

Covid-era travel risks are changing: What to consider so you don’t get stranded

Live Mint  

The new Omicron variant did more than prompt governments to quickly close borders and tighten Covid-19-related travel restrictions. “Travelers will likely have to bake into their travel plans a possibility that a variant will all of a sudden be discovered and start spreading like wildfire," says Sumedha Senanayake, director of global intelligence for Crisis24, a firm that advises big companies …

You can now get COVID-19 travel insurance. Here's what it does and doesn't cover
3 years, 1 month ago

You can now get COVID-19 travel insurance. Here's what it does and doesn't cover

ABC  

Australians travelling overseas for the first time since international borders reopened are paying hundreds of dollars for travel insurance — but the fine print reveals some very big COVID-related exclusions. Key points: Major companies including NIB and Qantas are starting to sell travel insurance again Most are offering limited protection for medical and travel expenses if people get COVID while …

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

Is Travel Insurance Worth It Now?

Huff Post  

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 …

How much Covid-19 protection does travel insurance offer in 2021?
3 years, 11 months ago

How much Covid-19 protection does travel insurance offer in 2021?

CNN  

CNN — People who had travel insurance in 2020 found that their policies offered little protection against the global pandemic that dramatically upended trips all over the world. According to a US Travel Insurance Association study released in 2019, Americans spent nearly $3.8 billion on travel protection in 2018 including on policies for trip cancellation and interruption, emergency medical and …

Visiting Chile? The Holiday Guru answers coronavirus-related traveller queries
4 years, 1 month ago

Visiting Chile? The Holiday Guru answers coronavirus-related traveller queries

Daily Mail  

The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. New hope: Guanacos in the Patagonia region of Chile, which is on the travel corridor list A. Chile was added to the travel corridor list last week, meaning there is no need to quarantine on return. To enter, visitors will need a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours …

Travel insurance: which policies cover you for Covid-19?
4 years, 2 months ago

Travel insurance: which policies cover you for Covid-19?

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. You’re covered if you’re denied boarding by your transport operator as a result of a high temperature or a positive …

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 …

How to buy travel cover in a post-pandemic world
4 years, 7 months ago

How to buy travel cover in a post-pandemic world

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Travel insurance, like other types of cover, protects you …

All you need to know about Coronavirus Health Insurance Covers
4 years, 7 months ago

All you need to know about Coronavirus Health Insurance Covers

The Hindu  

COVID-19 or more commonly known as the Novel Coronavirus has brought the entire world to a standstill. Coronavirus Health Insurance Coverage Several general and health insurance companies have introduced an exclusive Coronavirus Health Insurance Policy that offers a cover against medical expenses in case you contract the COVID-19 disease. Availing a Coronavirus Health insurance Policy can prove to be a …

Will travel insurance help you with travel you’ve already booked or plan to book?
4 years, 10 months ago

Will travel insurance help you with travel you’ve already booked or plan to book?

CNN  

CNN — You’ve booked an amazing trip and even bought travel insurance, but now as coronavirus spreads across the globe, you’re wondering whether it’s a good idea to travel. Coverage for coronavirus concerns Death in the family, hurricanes, even unexpected jury duty are all covered reasons for cancellation under most standard travel insurance policies. “If you booked a spring break …

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, …

Tourists stuck in coronavirus quarantines must cover costs themselves
4 years, 10 months ago

Tourists stuck in coronavirus quarantines must cover costs themselves

NL Times  

Travelers from the Netherlands who end up quarantined in a hotel because of coronavirus will likely have to pay most of the costs involved themselves. Travel agencies will only cover the first three days of forced quarantine, and travel insurance in most cases will not cover the rest, a spokesperson for the Dutch association for travel agencies ANVR told NL …

Coronavirus: How your travel plans could be affected and whether you can cancel your holiday
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus: How your travel plans could be affected and whether you can cancel your holiday

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The latest Foreign Office travel advice to Italy warns against “all but essential travel” to 10 small towns in Lombardy …

Canceling A Trip Due To Coronavirus? Here’s What Travelers Need To Know.
4 years, 10 months ago

Canceling A Trip Due To Coronavirus? Here’s What Travelers Need To Know.

Huff Post  

NELSON ALMEIDA via Getty Images Passengers wear masks as a precautionary measure against the new coronavirus as they travel Wednesday through Guarulhos International Airport in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Most Policies Won’t Cover Epidemic Concerns While travel insurance may pay for hospitalization or quarantine interruptions, standard plans generally don’t cover preemptive trip cancellations based on concerns about an epidemic. As an …

Will travel insurance cover flights canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak?
4 years, 11 months ago

Will travel insurance cover flights canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak?

CNN  

CNN — The outbreak and spread of the coronavirus is causing widespread disruption, with airlines worldwide suspending all flights to China. Travel insurance comparison site InsureMyTrip has reported a substantial increase in calls from worried passengers looking for clarification on their travel coverage. Although many airlines have relaxed their policies, offering waivers on amendment fees or the choice to cancel …

Coronavirus means airlines are changing their plans — but will travel insurance cover your cancelled trip to China?
4 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus means airlines are changing their plans — but will travel insurance cover your cancelled trip to China?

ABC  

You've booked flights to China, paid hundreds of dollars for travel insurance and you want to cancel your trip, but you're not sure you'll be covered after the coronavirus outbreak? Key points: Major airlines around the world have suspended or cut back flights to China An insurance expert says some travellers may not be covered for cancelling their trips It …

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