And for picking the right travel insurance for you and your family, here are some things that you need to consider:
Period
These plans come in different variety — for single trips, multiple trips or year-long travel. If a single trip plan is chosen, it is a good idea to choose a policy duration which exceeds the trip duration, just in case there are any unforeseen delays while traveling.
Coverage
While selecting a policy, find out the exact amount covered and the heads under which these amounts are covered. Policies may offer benefits like an emergency cash advance.
Pre-existing medical conditions
It is crucial to declare pre-existing diseases, if any, at the time of taking the policy. Travel insurance policies typically do not cover pre-existing medical conditions except for a few that cover life-threatening medical conditions.
Along with the coverage and claim limits, it is important to check the deductible amount from the cover in case of a claim. The amount mentioned as “deductible” is to be paid by the insured before the insurance company pays any amount under the claim.
How to buy
Airline booking portals provide travel insurance cover as an add-on. One can also utilize an insurance aggregator website to view comparable quotes or visit the insurance company website.
Claims
The claimant has to inform the insurer at the earliest and fill up the claim form and add supporting documents. The filled form needs to be submitted to the insurer to initiate the claim process.
Points to note:
1. It is a good idea to check with an existing insurance provider for a better quote on the travel insurance policy.
2. And premium rates differ depending upon the country to be traveled to, the period of travel and age of the insured.
