Insurance While Traveling
Whether traveling for business or for pleasure, domestically or abroad, protecting yourself and your trip with insurance against unforeseen circumstances can ease your mind. Several options are available for travel insurance depending on your needs. For example, adventure travelers who will be hiking, climbing or visiting remote areas may need more extensive medical coverage than a traveler on a business trip to London. Travelers can ensure anything from trip costs to emergency medical costs.
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Cancellation Insurance
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Trip cancellation insurance is available to cover the cost of your trip in case you are suddenly unable to go. Whether you lose your job, are injured or are a victim of a natural disaster, trip cancellation insurance will cover you. It is especially important to obtain this insurance if the plane ticket or trip package is non-refundable.
Medical Insurance
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Medical insurance is important to obtain, especially if you are traveling overseas. Find out what your health insurance will cover in other countries and obtain insurance to cover the gaps. For example, medical evacuation insurance will pay to have you evacuated back to the U.S. or to a medical facility if you should become ill or injured.
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Insurance for Belonings
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Baggage insurance will insure your belongings in case luggage is lost or stolen. Insurance is also available for travel documents including passports.
Where to Purchase
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Travelers have several options when purchasing travel insurance. If you are taking part in a tour, the tour company may provide travel insurance. Alternatively, you may purchase insurance from an insurance company such as Travelguard. For frequent travelers, insurance may be purchased annually rather than on a per trip basis. Regardless of where you purchase travel insurance, be sure to read the fine print and know what is and is not covered by your policy.
Cost of Insurance
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The cost of travel insurance varies depending on the level of coverage, destination and the age of the travelers. According to Travelguard, the typical cost of insurance is between five and seven percent of the cost of the trip.
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