• 08
  Jul
  2009

• How soon do you purchase tourist insurance

  
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When is the best time to purchase travel insurance? The answer lies in the priority you give to this important document and your seriousness in protecting yourself from various travel risks.

A survey report from Canada states that about 18% travellers surprisingly plan for their travel insurance policy just about 2 days before their departure for the trip. Even more shocking is the fact that more than 6% of the travellers requested for the free quote on the departure day! However, about 42% of the tourists plan their insurance a month ahead and 62% of them requested for an insurance quote about 2 months ahead of their travel.

Travellers are aware of the fact that they do not get any discounts for purchasing travel insurance well in advance like hotel or ticket reservations but it is beneficial to book certain insurances well in advance for best results. The trip cancellation insurance should be purchased within 2 days of paying for the travel in order to gain best benefits. The sooner you buy once the trip is confirmed, the longer you enjoy the coverage benefits defined by the travel insurance policy.

Similarly, travellers can purchase medical travel insurance during the early bird special offers declared occasionally by certain insurance providers where they are entitled for a full refund in case their trip gets cancelled due to emergency medical issues