Travel Insurance Policy

Take country, trip duration, and your age into account when deciding on the sum insured

There are three main components of an insurance policy: premium, sum assured and deductibles

Read the fine print before buying a travel insurance policy

Here's how the travel insurance premium rates offered by various companies stack up

Get a fix on your budget first; Then check the investment avenues that will help you cope with inflation and currency fluctuations between now and the day you eventually fly out

Vistara on Friday said it has entered into an association with Allianz Partners to provide optional travel insurance to its passengers. "Effective February 16, Vistara customers have the option to avail travel insurance while booking their domestic or international flights," the airline's statement noted. The option is currently available to Indian citizens residing in India, and will be extended to other global markets, including Singapore, United Arab Emirates, and Europe in the second phase over the course of the year, it mentioned. The optional travel insurance coverage will provide protection in various cases such as trip cancellations and interruptions, significant travel delays, missed connections, medical emergencies abroad and baggage issues, it noted. Insured customers will be covered for medical emergencies including Covid-related illnesses, mandatory personal quarantine, and denial of boarding due to a suspected illness, it mentioned. "For added convenience, Allianz ..

Here's how the travel insurance plan premiums offered by various companies stack up

Here is how the travel insurance plan premiums offered by various companies stack up

Here is how the travel insurance premiums for individuals, students, multi-trips offered by companies stack up

If you plan to travel abroad soon, one way you can protect yourself is by purchasing adequate travel insurance

If you buy from them, and not from a university-approved insurer, make sure the policy meets all specifications

Rollout on July 1, five plans on offer depending on mode of travel

Those travelling to developed countries or needing elaborate coverage should consider existing plans

Two travel service providers OLA and IRCTC have come out with new plans in the health and accident insurance spaces

Coronavirus is an infectious disease and hospitalisation on account of such conditions is generally covered under most health insurance policies

If you cancel your ticket, will you be refunded? Before you choose to go, here are a few things that will help you make the right choice

Can you claim refund on a curtailed trip?

PhonePe, which competes with Alibaba-backed Paytm, Amazon Pay and Google Pay, claimed it is India's first digital payment platform to launch international travel insurance.

Just like regular insurance policies, one must exercise caution while opting for sachet policies

Check the number of days the cover lasts and whether pre-existing diseases and related illnesses would be covered