The Importance of Requiring Travel Insurance Information
October 12, 2011
In any given year, we generally see several costly medical evacuations and numerous hospitalizations of travelers. Unfortunately, we discover that many people travel without the protection of travel insurance. Some are under the assumption that they are covered by their domestic insurance, while others think Medicare will provide for them while they travel abroad. For these reasons alone, it is wise for travel providers to ask for travel insurance information on a Personal Information Form.
You should ask your travelers if they have coverage for medical expense and medical evacuation while traveling outside the country. Ask for specific policy information including contact phone numbers. When you require an answer to the questions, it should result in their having to investigate their coverage in order to discover if it is adequate. This will help protect them as well as lessen your liability should something go awry on the trip.
Your travelers will naturally look to you for assistance and guidance since they are traveling on a trip sponsored by your organization. The more you can do to be prepared, the better off you and your traveler will be. If you aren't currently requesting this information, it's a good idea to start collecting it.
If you need help with the verbiage or need a sample form, give me a call at 1-800-937-1387 or email me at [email protected].
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Posted by: Ralph_25 | October 24, 2011 at 02:14 AM
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Posted by: Lara123 | October 31, 2011 at 06:54 AM
The importance of travel insurance is must important not for who travels a lot.but it is necessary for every one.Unfortunately we discover that many most of the travelers are travel around the world have no insurance yet.so it is a wise decision by travel holder that travel providers to ask for travel insurance information on a Personal Information Form.
Posted by: Insweb Insurance Blog | November 4, 2011 at 05:12 AM
Some say that travel insurance are just unnecessary expenditures. I respect their opinion due to say, financial constraints. But I see travel insurance as a security investment that may cover medical procedures should I require it on a mishap during my travel.
Posted by: ppi claims | December 7, 2011 at 01:12 AM
Most people do not treat travel insurance as a necessity. They consider travel insurance as an added expense. I think they are exposing themselves to unnecessary financial risks in not insuring themselves.
Posted by: pattaya holiday packages | February 5, 2012 at 07:59 PM
Some people thinks that it is for only old persons that is not right. Travel insurance is for everyone and it is must. Travel insurance providing organization assist you in your full journey. You can call them anytime and they will help you. They make your trip more enjoyable.
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Posted by: auctions in action | February 6, 2012 at 08:08 PM
Have to agree with a previous comment and say that Travel Insurance is not only for old people. And it is a must, but - buyer beware, make sure that you get the right cover from the right insurer.
Posted by: Findmesomesavings | February 10, 2012 at 11:17 AM
"It is wise for travel providers to ask for travel insurance." — I couldn't agree more! You have helped tons of travellers out there with tips like these. Thanks!
Posted by: Travel Insurance for Backpackers | February 14, 2012 at 01:47 AM
It is very important to require Travel Insurance Information for your travelers. As a traveler, I will look for assistance since my trip is sponsored by your travel agency. The more you can do to be prepared, the better off you and your traveler will be.
Posted by: ppi refunds | March 2, 2012 at 04:29 AM
This is a very useful article. I will fix my travel insurance with my travel agency and inquire more about it.
Posted by: Personal Insurance | April 3, 2012 at 02:05 PM
According to me travel insurance is extremely important, specially if the plan is to visit countries where medical treatments are not free and they make your trip more enjoyable.
Posted by: Hotels in Cavan | April 23, 2012 at 05:50 AM
Thanks for sharing. Travel without insurance definitely is worst thing you ever do. Ask your tour agency for details.
Posted by: Borneo Travel | May 13, 2012 at 11:27 PM
I couldn't agree more. In today's situation, it would be wise to acquire travel insurance whenever you are traveling. It is better to be safe than sorry.
Posted by: Income Protection | June 2, 2012 at 05:14 AM
Travel insurance should really be thought of more as travel protection, because it includes so much more than just trip cancellation insurance and it provide comprehensive coverage, medical, legal and baggage to all travelers who wish to travel.
Posted by: Hotels in Cavan | June 8, 2012 at 07:00 AM
You need to buy a travel insurance plan before you go on a trip from the best of travel insurance companies.This is very necessary for a safe journey.
Posted by: Travel Insurance | June 26, 2012 at 05:58 AM
It's so important for people to have travel insurance, especially as in a new area you're more likely to be care-free and partake in adventurous activities, no one wants the holiday of a lifetime ruined because you wind up in a foreign hospital disputing insurance costs.
Posted by: onesureinsurance | July 24, 2012 at 05:19 AM
Great information! I think travel insurance is needed to the people that travel most.
Posted by: Pattaya tours | August 4, 2012 at 06:22 AM
Most of the time travel insurance is unnecessary, but the cost is justified by the amount for the insurance companies who do have to cover for people who are involved in cross-border incidents.
Posted by: Emerald Capital Group | August 16, 2012 at 11:46 AM
Too many times I hear of people who don't bother with travel insurance, and end up injuring themselves and having to pay a lot of money, often ruining a trip. I always take travel insurance with me, but thankfully have never needed to use it. It may be a costly addition to my trip, but one that I would never travel without. Reading the small print is a must though in every case.
Posted by: Round the World Trip | August 17, 2012 at 04:24 AM
Linda, do you know of a policy that will cover US citizens living in Australia for a year or two, but coming back?
Sincerely,
Jared Balis
Posted by: Jared Balis | August 31, 2012 at 08:39 PM
This is another prime example of people not getting the proper insurance they need in order to make sure they are covered for when accidents like this happen.
Posted by: Tom | January 4, 2013 at 08:45 AM
It's so important for people to have travel insurance, especially as in a new area you're more likely to be care-free and partake in adventurous activities, no one wants the holiday of a lifetime ruined because you wind up in a foreign hospital disputing insurance costs.
Posted by: Stuart | January 22, 2013 at 07:41 AM