Most people who do not travel frequently usually have very little idea about the nooks and crannies of travel insurance. Here are some common myths and misconceptions about travel insurance that need to be clarified. 1.It’s easy to claim for cancellation or interruption cover Most people who…
If you were looking for fun and excitement in Asia Pacific, where would you want to travel? With the right travel insurance package, you will be protected to travel to almost any place on earth! As the warm-up, here are the Asia Pacific’s top tourism destinations : 1. Thailand Though regarded as shady and…
Watch out travellers! Below are the common mistakes that you are prone to do when travelling abroad. Take not and try to avoid these silly bloopers: 1. Having an over ambitious itinerary One of the most important things to take note is to keep things flexible and open for changes. Instead of trying to cover…
Many people now opt to book individual aspects of their holiday, such as flights and accommodation, separately. But doing so makes it even more essential that you have the appropriate insurance in place to cover you, just in case the worst happens and your airline or travel company goes out of business. Here are a…
Travellers are increasingly turning to web-based providers in search of cheaper travel insurance options – just as they have already done with accommodation, flights and most other travel components. A new wave of new online providers has brought the travel insurance industry to a new level, with promises of massive savings on travel agents’ prices….
Most of us would choose to take the easy option and buy the travel insurance package offered by our tour operator, or from airline website as a part of our package deal. DO NOT fall into this common mistake. Not only do you risk spending over the odds if you do it this way, but…
Making a long-haul journey around the world is very exciting indeed. But you must not forget one of the most important factors in your planning : buying a travel insurance policy. You need to ensure that your travel insurance policy covers you for worldwide travel. Although this might sound obvious, most insurance companies will assume…
Ah the excitement of backpacking is priceless. Exploring the vast, untrodden landscape of adventure and discovering quaint corners of novelty… what could possibly go wrong with backpacking? Everything, actually. It is universally understood that backpackers have more pressing need for travel insurance more than any other type of travellers! Backpackers insurance, also known as long…
In the light of increasing number of affordable air travel over recent years, more and more people are taking annual trips abroad. For those travelling on a regular basis, purchasing single trip insurance each time can be time consuming. Plus, it will end up costing more than you might think! Annual Multi-Trip travel insurance is…
First of all, ask yourself : ‘do I need cover at all’? The levels of cover in the travel insurance business vary greatly based on : personal liability, cancellation, baggage, cash, medical expenses, and so on. Bear in mind that the amount of cover you need depends on your circumstances. For example, if you are…