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Where can you get travel insurance and how much should you pay?

Whenever you travel, especially overseas, it is essential you take out travel insurance before you leave to be prepared for any eventuality. Travel insurance covers health related costs should you fall ill or be injured, loss or theft of personal possessions, disruption to holiday plans and emergency repatriation.

Where can you get travel insurance?

Your travel agent will often advise you about travel insurance, but they will usually only offer you one alternative, knowing that they will gain commission if you accept their advice. It is to your advantage to shop around and find out what other companies have to offer. However, when making comparisons between different companies, make sure that you study the amount of cover offered for each category, and make sure you look for any special conditions that may apply. Just because one company seems cheaper, you must make sure that you are fully covered for the type of holiday and the destination that you are planning.

The modern traveller can arrange travel insurance in many different ways. You can take the advice of your travel agent and complete a policy application the old-fashioned way by filling in a form by hand. Or you can arrange all your insurance requirements over the telephone. However, the easiest and often cheapest way to arrange your travel insurance is on the internet. Many companies will allow you to get a quote on line by answering a few simple questions. If you like their quote, you can proceed with your application on line and pay by credit card in a few simple steps.

How much should you pay for travel insurance?

The amount you pay will depend on the cover you require, your destination, your length of stay and the kinds of activities you are planning. Are you insuring yourself only, you and your partner, or the whole family? All these factors have to be taken into consideration when choosing your insurance company. But the amount you pay will also depend on the company that you choose. One company might be right for your friend’s needs and a different company right for your own needs. You would be wise to shop around and get quotes from three or four different companies. Do an item by item comparison of cover and costs. Different companies can offer the same or similar cover, but differ in cost by several percent. Cost can also depend on your method of application, on line usually being the cheapest method.

For all your travel insurance needs, make sure you get the most appropriate cover for your needs and that you are paying a fair price.