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With insurance companies trying to sell as much as their product as any other business company, it becomes the responsibility of the customer to be well aware of what one is getting into. And as everywhere else here also that happens by asking lots of questions and gathering information. This is what you do when you have to think about buying travel insurance. In what case would travel insurance be justified for yourself? Take two case scenarios. First, if a $200 non-refundable airplane ticket is suddenly useless. Second, $3000 cruises or tour payment could really hurt you. Which needs to be insured you can easily decide. Another key is to consider reasonable risks. For example, if you're planning a Caribbean cruise for October, it is reasonable to expect an itinerary to be altered or canceled due to weather Here are some general tips: · Consider medical coverage if traveling to another country: This is especially important if you're in a developing country with limited medical resources. Weigh the costs of a policy that will pay to transport you to help. Odds are your medical insurance does not cover foreign treatments.· Check policies already in effect for possible coverages: Most travelers decline car rental company insurance because their auto policies cover them in such situations. Theft and loss prevention could be covered in your homeowner policy. Buying duplicate coverage does not double your benefit. It wastes money and creates confusion that could actually delay payments.· frequent travelers should consider year-round policies: This coverage is sold by time frame, not by trip. It can be quite inexpensive--sometimes less than $100 USD per year.· the fine print counts: You might feel quite comfortable with trip interruption or cancellation insurance. But make note: these policies almost always spell out specific reasons for a cancellation. If your particular situation isn't mentioned, the company does not have to pay. Be certain a lengthy list of reasonable causes is listed before you buy.· don’t rely on your travel agent alone: They are experts on travel, not insurance. Check with the insurer by email or on a toll-free "help line."· Ask lots of questions: These will begin with the phrase "what if...?" You'll never cover every possible problem, but you'll begin to see a pattern after a few of these are answered. That pattern might tell you the coverage is too narrow and therefore not worth the expense.· Buy coverage from a source independent of your other arrangements: There are several reasons for this advice. If a cruise line files for bankruptcy, will their insurance package protect you from cancellation costs? Probably not. In addition, tours and cruise lines tend to build in a lot of exceptions to their policies. An independent source is less likely to do so. Expect to pay at least five percent of your trip cost for the policy.
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