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culture. However, it's not too much fun to travel with the thought of
your safety hanging over your head right? Because no matter how
everything seems to be well-planned, you know that something will
inevitably go wrong. Accidents, loss of possession, or an urgent return
trip might disrupt your travel plans. It is for these reasons that
travel insurances are necessary. But then again, there are lots of
insurance choices out there. It's of no use to you if you end up with a
lousy policy right? Here are a few considerations you must think about
before deciding to purchase your own travel insurance.
First, consider your travel habits. Do you go abroad? How long do you
stay on a particular place? What mode of transportation do you
frequently use? If you travel all over the world, be sure that your
policy is accepted anywhere. Also, make certain that your policy covers
basic travel insurance claims such as medical expenses, loss of luggage,
repatriation expenses, cancellation of trips, and liability. If
possible, ask for a list of agencies and institutions where you can get
emergency assistance and where your policy is recognized. Check and
inquire for exclusions. Exclusions in policies might include injury or
loss of possessions during terrorist attacks and the bankruptcy of the
agencies covered by your policy to meet your needs. It is a good idea to
check the status of the establishments where your insurance is honored.
Secondly, a good travel insurance will cover pre-existing situations.
These conditions might include medical or health problem that you have
prior to buying insurance. Disruption of a trip caused by a medical
emergency or sickness by a member of your group will also be covered a
good policy. However, age is of importance since most policies exclude
people who are over the age limit. It is important to consider this if
you frequently travel with the elderly.
Third, age is probably the most important factor with travel insurance.
Most insurance policies do not cover people who are over the age limit.
The age limit is usually around 65 years of age. People over 65 are
usually considered high risk individuals. Check if you and the members
of your group are well under this age limit before deciding to purchase
policies. Though high risk, older people can still get a high premium
insurance. The usual terms under the policy still applies with added
benefits.
With these tips, assess your situation and get travel insurance that is
suitable to your needs. Next time you travel, arm yourself with a
camera, a travel book, and most of all your insurance policy. After all,
no one knows when you'll need it.
