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Thursday, February 09, 2012
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Ten reasons why individuals who bought international travel insurance were not disappointed
Filed Under: Blogging
People generally give adequate importance for life insurance, auto insurance and home insurance. But they are generally hesitant about spending a few hundred dollars to insure their travel though the risks are many. The following were some scenarios that many insured were glad that they did not skip buying a suitable international travel insurance plan
10. sickness of the insured or family member which results in cancellation of the trip
9. Need for medical evacuation due to some accidents
8. Inadequate coverage provided by Medicare in a foreign country where immediate medical help was required
7. Loss of personal belongings, stolen documents, theft of cash or cheque
6. Flight interruption or delay where you are forced to stay in a hotel accommodation
5. Tourist operator goes bankrupt and does not provide the service any more
4. Planning to visit a foreign land as a tourist or for business purposes which involves a lot of risks during the stay overseas.
3. You have visitors from other countries who are planning to stay for a short while. Any medical emergency arising during this scenario could be expensive.
2. Cancellation of trips due to some personal emergency or external
1. 24 hour assistance in case of emergencies especially during a visit to a foreign land

