Travel Insurance 101: How Travel Insurance Works | Allianz Global Assistance

what is travel insurance?

Travel insurance is a plan you buy that protects you from certain financial risks and losses that can occur while traveling. These losses can be minor, like a delayed bag, or significant, like a last-minute trip cancellation or medical emergency abroad.

In addition to financial protection, the other great benefit of travel insurance is access to assistance services, anywhere in the world. our elite team of medical and travel experts can arrange emergency medical treatment, monitor your care, serve as interpreters, help replace lost passports and much more. sometimes they even save the lives of travelers.

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some things you should know about travel insurance:

• Benefits vary by plan. it is important to choose a plan that fits your needs, your budget and your travel plans. here are definitions of all available travel insurance benefits.
• travel insurance cannot cover all possible situations. allianz global assistance offers travel insurance for named perils, which means it covers only the specific situations, events and losses included in your plan documents, and only under the conditions we describe.
• Travel insurance is designed to cover unforeseeable events, not things you could easily see coming or things that are within your control. If, for example, you wait to buy insurance for your trip to the beach until a named hurricane is rapidly approaching your destination, your losses will not be covered.

how does travel insurance work?

In most scenarios, travel insurance reimburses you for covered financial losses after you file a claim and the claim is approved. filing a claim means sending proof of your loss to allianz global assistance, so we can verify what happened and reimburse you for your covered losses. You can file a claim online or on your phone with our free travelsmart app.

How does this work in real life? Let’s say you purchase the OneTrip Prime plan, which includes trip cancellation benefits, to protect your next cruise to Cozumel. two days before departure, he experiences a high fever and chest pain. her doctor diagnoses her with bacterial pneumonia and advises her to cancel the trip. when you notify the cruise line, they tell you it’s too late to receive a refund.

Without travel insurance, you would lose the money you spent on your vacation. Fortunately, a serious and disabling illness can be considered a covered reason for trip cancellation, which means you can be reimbursed for prepaid, non-refundable trip costs. once you’re feeling better, gather the required documents, such as your airfare and cruise line receipts and information about any reimbursements you did or didn’t receive, and file a claim. You can even choose to receive your refund via direct deposit, to your debit card or check.

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Sometimes this process works a little differently. Travel insurance can pay your expenses up front if you need emergency medical treatment or emergency transportation while traveling abroad. or, with the onetrip premier plan, you may be eligible to receive a fixed payment of $100 per day for a covered trip delay or $100 for a covered baggage delay. purchase receipts are not required; all you need is proof of your covered delay.

many travelers wonder: can covid-19 be considered a covered reason for trip cancellation? and can travel insurance help if you get seriously ill with covid-19 while traveling? travels? some of our most popular travel insurance plans now include covered reasons related to epidemics (benefits vary by plan and are not available in all jurisdictions. new epidemic coverage endorsement adds covered reasons to select benefits for certain losses related to covid-19 and epidemic To see if your plan includes this endorsement and what it covers, look for “epidemic coverage endorsement” on your statements of coverage or confirmation letter Terms, conditions and exclusions apply Benefits may not apply cover the full cost of your loss.All benefits are subject to maximum liability limits, which in some cases may be subject to sub-limits and daily maximums.

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how to choose a travel insurance plan

allianz global assistance offers a variety of travel insurance plans that include different benefits and benefit limits. So how do you know which one is best for you? To get started, get a quote for your next trip. When you enter your age, travel costs, and travel dates, we can recommend some plans for you. then you can compare the costs and benefits of each.

if you are a budget conscious traveler traveling to the usa. In the US, you might like the OneTrip Cancellation Plus plan. includes trip cancellation, trip interruption and trip delay benefits.

If you want protection in case of medical emergencies abroad, but have few prepaid travel expenses, you may want to consider the onetrip emergency medical plan. This affordable plan includes emergency medical and emergency transportation benefits, as well as other post-departure benefits, but not trip cancellation/interruption.

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If you want to be sure of important travel insurance benefits, the onetrip prime plan may be the best option. This plan also covers children under the age of 17 for free when traveling with a parent or grandparent.

If you’re planning multiple trips in the next 12 months, consider annual travel insurance, as the alltrips core plan. gives you affordable protection for a full year of travel, including trip cancellation and interruption benefits; emergency medical care; lost/stolen or delayed baggage; and theft of rental cars & damage protection (available to residents of most states).

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how to get the most out of your travel insurance plan

don’t wait too long to buy travel insurance! The best time to purchase travel insurance is immediately after you have completed your travel arrangements. The sooner you buy insurance, the longer your coverage window will be. additionally, you must purchase your plan within 14 days of making your initial trip deposit to be eligible for the pre-existing medical condition benefit (not available on all plans).

Please read your plan documents before you leave. If you’re not completely satisfied with your plan, you have 15 days (or more, depending on your state of residence) to request a refund, as long as you you have not started your trip or started a claim. premiums are non-refundable after this period.

Call us when you need help. If you have questions about how travel insurance works, how to file a claim, or what benefits you need, contact us! our representatives are available 24/7. If you’re already on the road and facing a travel crisis or just need some advice, call our emergency assistance hotline.

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