|
A
travel insurance policy is possibly the
best way to protect you against medical
costs through illness or injury, against
theft or loss of possessions and other accidents
that may occur during your domestic/international
/ travels. Attractive plans for student
travel are also available.
Trip Interruption Insurance:
covers you during your trip. If an injury,
illness or other event prevents you from
continuing a trip you've started, trip interruption
coverage will reimburse you for expenses
you incur because of it. Some policies also
reimburse you for any unused prepaid expenses.
Trip Cancellation Insurance:
There are three major types of trip-cancellation
insurance one, in the event that you pre-pay
a cruise or tour that gets cancelled, and
you can't get your money back; a second
when you or someone in your family gets
sick or dies, and you can't travel (but
beware that you may not be covered for a
pre-existing condition); and a third, when
bad weather makes travel impossible.
Trip cancellation insurance covers you for
the period of time before you travel.
Lost-Luggage Insurance:
In this , insurance company pays you money
for the baggage lost during travelling.
You will only be reimbursed for what you
lost, no more.
Calculation of Travel Insurance
Amount/Premium:
The amount of premium to be paid for travel
insurance cover depends on a number of factors
like, the numbers of days of travel, whether
travelling in domestic country or overseas,
if the insured is an individual or has taken
a family plan. A higher amount will ensure
a higher coverage.
Travel Insurance Claim Procedure:
The insured must submit the duly filled
claim forms along with the original ticket
or boarding pass or copy of the passport
showing the travel dates and original bills
/ vouchers. Companies take 7-21 days for
processing the claims.
Documents Required for Travel Insurance
Claim:
- Duly completed and signed claim form
- Policy copy
- Air ticket jacket / boarding pas
|
|