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Top tips for travel insurance MoneyExpert

18.08.11

Many families, couples and groups of friends will be heading overseas this summer and along with the sun screen and bikini, travel insurance is something that they should definitely be investing in.

British holidaymakers file an average of £24 million worth of travel insurance claims for lost or stolen money while abroad each year.    

New research from Sainsbury’s Finance found that one in four claims for lost or stolen money/possessions originate in Spain.

Spain is one of the most popular holiday destinations for British tourists and that’s where many fall victim to damaged property of loss of possessions.

The research found that for every £4 million worth of claims, there is an estimated £1 million that go unclaimed because holidaymakers are not covered by travel insurance.

If you are planning a get away from it all, whether it’s a short European break or a long stay in Asia, it is advisable to buy the correct travel insurance before you depart.

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Many international companies at times require some of their staff to relocate to foreign countries to head or manage the other branches there. This may be on a short to long term basis. Short term can be 2 weeks or less, medium term – up to six months, while long term can be from 6 months to several years. Most insurance policies in one’s home country do not cover you while abroad. This is where the expat insurance cover comes in very handy to ensure that you can get proper health care while abroad and even cover for return trips in case of health emergencies. This expat travel insurance cover is not only meant for company employees but also for self employed persons who travel to foreign lands to provide their expertise or for business reasons.

As the aforementioned international companies strive to establish their presence on the global front, there is need for their expatriate employees to quickly adapt to the new environments as quickly as possible. Adapting to new environments usually comes with several complexities, the most significant of them being healthcare. In regards to the country you have relocated to, the expat travel insurance policy should be able to help you while you are there. It is therefore necessary to obtain an expat insurance policy with an insurance company that is globally recognised and one that has experience serving expatriates.

The expat insurance policy is meant is to ensure that whatever healthcare one requires while abroad – in the event of an accident or general illness – is provided without fail. This expat policy may or not cover the return trip but to make the policy all inclusive and attractive, the return trip may be covered. It is thus absolutely necessary to read the policy well before taking it out. You could as well ask for assistance from your lawyer to help interpret the terms and conditions in the expat insurance policy.

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