Whether you’re travelling locally or abroad, travelling involves a variety of risks. From cancelled flights and misplaced luggage to emergency medical expenses and unexpected delays, anything can happen – which can often result in time delays and a significant expense. Especially in recent years, travel can be subject to unexpected disruption, which can further add to stress and worry.
Why should you consider a travel insurance policy? Here are just some of the reasons why:
Medical Emergencies:
If you incur illness or injury while travelling abroad, your normal medical aid policy may not cover you, meaning you could be liable for significant medical expenses including hospital stays, surgeries, doctor visits, and emergency medical evacuations.
Trip cancellation and interruption:
If you need to cancel or cut short your trip due to unforeseen circumstances such as illness, family emergencies, or a global travel ban, a comprehensive travel insurance policy can reimburse you for non-refundable expenses like flights, accommodations and tour bookings.
Lost or delayed baggage:
Arriving in a foreign destination without your luggage arriving at the same time can be costly and inconvenient – not to mention stressful. A travel insurance policy will reimburse you for lost, stolen, or delayed baggage so that you can cover the cost of clothing and other essential items you may need to buy.
Travel delay:
If you miss a connection or a flight is delayed, travel insurance can cover additional expenses you may need to pay for including accommodation, meals and extra transportation costs, for example if you need to stay overnight while you wait for another flight.
Want to take the stress and hassle out of travelling? Our specialist travel insurance brokers will help you with the right policy for your trip.
