Globetrotting on an insurance cover

Even as we plan for the trip, unexpected events during the tour can potentially disrupt the fun or worst lead to an abrupt end to the itinerary. Availing of a travel insurance policy can help you mitigate the impact of several incidents that can disturb your holiday.

While most of us are aware about the availability of travel insurance policies, surprisingly many of us mistake this product to be offering cover only for flight delays, cancellations and lost baggage.

In reality, a travel insurance policy offers a much wider spectrum of coverage.

Medical emergencies 

In case of an emergency medical treatment, your travel insurance policy can reimburse the expenses incurred on the treatment. You can also avail of cashless facility at network hospitals. A noteworthy point here is that pre-existing diseases are also covered in case of emergency and life threatening situations. In addition, one is not required to undergo medical check up till the age of 85 years.

Medical Assistance

This part of the travel insurance policy can assist you in getting immediate medical help for transfer to a hospital in case of an accident when abroad.

Trip cancellation

Your policy can also compensate for any financial loss resulting due to cancellation or

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