“Concerning” survey results from the Australian government website Smarttraveller this month shows one in six Australians traveled without any insurance on their last overseas trip. Even those who have insurance may not have been sufficiently covered, as over 80% of travelers did not properly read their policy product disclosure statement (PDS),
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How to Find the Best Travel Insurance
Booking travel always carries some degree of uncertainty. Travel insurance provides a safety net so you can step out with confidence. You may not need travel insurance for inexpensive trips, but it can provide a sense of security when you prepay for pricey reservations, a big international trip or travel during cold and flu season, which can be u
Key Insights on Pre-Existing Conditions and Travel Insurance
MINNEAPOLIS, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — If you or a travel companion has a pre-existing medical condition, obtaining travel insurance specifically covering pre-existing conditions is highly advisable, particularly if the condition occasionally requires professional medical attention. Here’s what you need to know about pre-existing co
bolt and WorldTrips Save Consumers Time and Money on Travel Insurance With New Partnership
Travellers have sometimes struggled with protecting their valuables like smartphones, tablets and laptops due to poor insurance clarity on how to make a claim and if they are entitled to coverage. A new partnership between insurtech bolt and WorldTrips, the travel insurance plan and assistance service provider, is looking to solve this pain point.
Two Australian friends attacked, stabbed in Bali did not have travel insurance, left with hefty medical bill
Two Australians have been left with a hefty medical bill after a terrifying attack in Bali, with a partner of one of the victims claiming they were stabbed repeatedly by a group of men. The girlfriend of one of the victims, Scarlett Carruthers, said her partner Peter and friend Izeah were attacked by a group of men outside of a Mini-Mart in Kuta o
How to respond to clients who say no to travel insurance: Travel Weekly
Jamie Biesiada If you’ve got clients who are reluctant to buy travel insurance, here are some useful scripts, courtesy of Allianz Partners. If a client says, “My credit card will cover it,” you might say, “Credit card coverage is more limited and varies depending on what card you have.” If they say, “I donR
Majority of Australians underinsured or traveling without travel insurance: new survey reveals
Wednesday, 6 December 2023 A new survey has revealed a concerning trend of uninsured travel among Australians, with a significant number of people putting themselves at risk by traveling overseas without adequate protection. The survey of 1000 travellers, conducted by Quantum Market Research on behalf of the Insurance Council of Australia and the
Travel insurance: Curbing the risks as you globe-trot; here’s all you need to know
While this may look like any other family vacation discussion, it highlights a transformational shift in the mindset of the Indian traveller. From the conventional beaches and mountains, vacations for the quintessential Indian have evolved to a more ‘experiential’ kind of travel. Sunita above is not alone. According to an Octobe
Are Australians paying more for travel insurance?
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