Understand your travel insurance policy before travelling abroad this summer. This article outlines what travel insurance covers, including trip cancellations, missed connections, and medical emergencies, and what it excludes, such as war-related disruptions and pre-existing conditions.
Before heading abroad, ensure your travel insurance policy offers all essential coverage and has an adequate sum insured.
As temperatures soar, booking queries have surged by double digits -- going up to 125 per cent -- for destinations like Kashmir, Shillong, Gangtok, Munnar, Leh, Rishikesh, Guwahati, Imphal, Kodaikanal and the Andamans.
If your flight is cancelled or delayed or you miss one, a travel insurance policy can cover the costs at such times and help you book a new one.
With winter holidays approaching, some Indian travellers will venture abroad. Many will be underprepared for medical and other travel-related risks. Trip disruptions, missed connections, and steep medical costs in developed countries can leave travellers exposed if they underestimate the coverage they need.
A travel insurance plan can help protect your dream holiday from turning into a nightmare.
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi urges Indians to travel less, rising fuel prices are already changing driving habits.
'Healthcare costs in India rise by 10 to 14% annually, causing treatment costs to double roughly every 5-7 years.'
Nine individuals, including a government medical officer and four police officers, have been arrested in Jalgaon for allegedly conspiring to fraudulently claim insurance money by faking a road accident death.
A dummy's guide to buying travel insurance
It is one piece of document that you should have alongside your travel tickets.
Taking health insurance is part of going abroad, but watch when you choose to make small claims, says Arnav Pandya.
If you are a frequent traveller, then you should opt for a multi-trip travel plan because it works out to be cheaper.
Naval Goel explains the key points that will help you buy the most appropriate travel insurance plan and leave your worries behind when you travel with family and friends.
ICICI Lombard General Insurance on Tuesday launched a travel insurance scheme for students going abroad for higher studies.
Travel insurance is necessary since it pays for financial losses in different situations. Here's why you must choose your travel insurance plan painstakingly.
With the advent of many online insurance web aggregators, buying an appropriate travel insurance plan to match your tour package has never been so trouble-free.
Kerala, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal have been fiscally stressed for a considerable period of time, and there are no easy ways to mobilise revenues to meet the cost of the promised freebies, particularly in the prevailing difficult economic scenario, points out M Govinda Rao.
Neeraj Chopra will head to the Olympic Training Centre in Switzerland from May 25, while shooter Manu Bhaker has jetted off to Italy after the Sports Ministry approved their foreign exposure proposals in view of this year's Commonwealth and Asian Games.
After all, when you are studying, it is better if all you have to worry about are your grades.
In addition to hospitalisation charges, it will cover expenses like transfer to hospital in of an accident.
Here are all the things you need to know so that you worry about nothing but your grades, says Mahavir Chopra. Read on!
It doesn't take a lot to insure yourself before you take that big trip to the Swiss Alps or anywhere else for that matter.
The UK has updated its travel advisory for British nationals travelling to India following an explosion near the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi. The advisory urges British nationals in Delhi to follow the advice of local authorities.
V D Satheesan was sworn in as Kerala's Chief Minister, with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administering the oath of office. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by prominent political figures, including Congress leaders and Chief Ministers of Congress-ruled states.
Keeping this in mind you can easily get the best travel insurance policy for yourself and your family. It is advisable to do some research before making any decision.
'Reviewing terms such as war, invasion, acts of foreign enemies or hostilities, which often appear in industry exclusion lists, can help avoid surprises at the time of claim.'
The rupee, which has depreciated about 23 per cent since May, has increased the loss ratios for the travel insurance segment.
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Congress leader K C Venugopal has accused the CPI(M) and BJP of forming a nexus in the ongoing Kerala election, alleging a deal to help each other, while also highlighting the UDF's promises, including free bus travel for women and increased welfare pensions.
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You must choose a travel insurance package carefully because that is what will determine how soft the blow of an emergency will be when you're abroad. Here are five things to remember when choosing a travel insurance plan.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of being 'afraid' of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing corruption allegations and a desire to protect his children.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of being 'afraid' of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging corruption and a compromise of governance to protect his children.
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to clear the Strait of Hormuz to secure the vital oil corridor, citing risks to global energy supplies and criticising other nations' inaction.
Congress leader K C Venugopal has accused the CPI(M) and BJP of forming a 'nexus' in the ongoing Kerala election, alleging a tacit understanding between the parties. He also highlighted the UDF's promises, including free KSRTC bus travel for women and increased welfare pensions.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced a 12.22 per cent increase in its net profit for the March quarter, reaching Rs 13,718 crore, alongside a 9.64 per cent rise in revenue from operations.
Some products offer terrorism cover as part of the base offering, while in others it is an optional cover.
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