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Travel Insurance - Why do I need it?
For coverage for unexpected events like these, smart travelers carry a travel insurance plan.
| Problem that comes up: | Why You Need Travel Insurance: |
|---|---|
| Your mother gets hurt at home and you must cancel your trip. | You need to recover your non-refundable deposits or payments. |
| You become ill and must cancel your trip. | You need to recover the non-refundable money you've already paid for your trip. |
| It's10:00 p.m.and you and your traveling companion arrive at the airport for a connecting flight, only to find that your flight has been cancelled. | You need help scheduling booking new flights to keep your trip on schedule. |
| A terrorist incident occurs in a city you are scheduled to visit in three weeks. |
You need reimbursement for your pre-paid non-refundable trip costs if you decide not to go. |
| You are in an accident and adequate medical treatment is not available where you are. | You need help arranging a medical emergency evacuation and help with the expenses your own health plan does not cover. |
| You arrive at your destination without your wallet. | You need emergency cash and assistance with replacing your credit cards. |
| You arrive on time, but your luggage does not. | You need help finding it if it's lost, paying for necessities if it’s delayed or replacing it if it’s stolen. |
| You slip and fall and twist your knee while enjoying the beauty ofVenice! | You need help finding an orthopedic doctor who specializes in knee injuries ANDspeaks your language. |
| Your bag was lost with your insulin inside it. | You need help finding your bag as soon as possible and help filling your emergency prescription. |
| It’s your first trip toFranceand your passport and wallet are stolen. | You need emergency cash and help replacing your travel documents. |
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