Thursday, 22 July 2010

Buying travel insurance online – Read the fine print


Internet shopping has changed the way we consume almost every commodity. From groceries to houses, we hardly purchase anything in the same way anymore; the online marketplace has revolutionised everything for the better.

Travel insurance is no different, the market has expanded and diversified with multitudes of companies offering all kinds of policies, it may seem a little overwhelming. But how can you be sure you are getting the best deal? Well, as with many things, the devil is in the detail.

The true value of a travel insurance policy is not in how much it costs but how much it covers and to what degree. This information is in the Product Disclosure Statement (including Policy Wording), so make sure you read it!

If you have questions or concerns that are specific to your planned trip and if you cannot find answers to your questions in the details of the policy, be sure to ask the insurance provider. We’re available to discuss your Worldcare policy on 1800 008 614.

Hopefully you will appreciate the importance of reading the detail of your insurance policy a little more after reading this post. Even if there aren’t any specific issues that you would like to address by analysing the policy, at least getting an overview of what is covered will give you more confidence that you know what your travel insurance covers you for.


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