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Highlights
- COVID-19 has changed a lot of things, including insurance, specifically travel insurance.
- In 2022 travel insurance has become a vital element of domestic or international tours.
- To find a suitable travel cover, knowing a few things can save your search time.
If you are thinking of booking for travel now, travel insurance is the most important thing to get. Since 2022 has begun with new COVID-19 and Omicron cases soaring all around the globe, travel insurance has become the most vital element of travel. It can protect from the most unwarranted and unexpected situations, including medical costs due to COVID-19 exposure.
However, not all policies offer the same covers and often come with conditions, especially related to coronavirus. So, let us tell you why and how to buy travel insurance in 2022?
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How to choose a suitable travel insurance?
Since no one travel insurance cover can suit everyone, here are a few tips to find the right one for yourself.
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Will travel insurance cover COVID-19 expenses?
Travel insurers are not covering any loss due to lockdowns or closures. However, there are a few COVID-19 related travel expenses that are covered. It includes any travel cost if you're diagnosed with COVID-19 during the trip. Suppose your trip got cancelled because of a duty call being an essential healthcare worker. Insurers might also cover a change or trip cancellation if a relative or business partner is affected by COVID-19. Travel insurance will also cover costs if the accommodation you booked is shut down or locked down due to a virus outbreak. Most importantly, death due to a COVID-19 infection is also covered.
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Bottom line-
Often travel insurance is bought online or from travel agents, and the premium is calculated based on your trip details and medical conditions. So, comparing travel cover quotes and being aware of a few travel related insurance rules can save your search time and get you a suitable travel cover.
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