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Friday, June 19, 2009

Why Tourists Insurance for Foreign Tour

By Ray Sondeo

When traveling out of the country, you plan and prepare yourself to face all contingencies that might arise. Tourist insurance is a step ahead of you in disaster anticipation. Comprehensive trip insurance policies take care of everything, from the start to finish of your trip. However, a more focused policy is advisable for trips of special nature.

Companies understand that death or unforeseen illness may interrupt the trip. Hence, tourist health insurance, generally through PPO- Preferred Provider Organization, where you get to use their network of facilities at lower costs. There?s cover for even drug prescription fees, charged by a local practitioner, and of course major expenses, like hospital bills, evacuation if necessary and so on. There is, however, an umbrella on the tourist health insurance the company gives you. The recent H1N1 flu scare is reason enough to buy a robust coverage.

It is also important to understand that tourist spots in most countries are highly populated during peak tourist season, and are vulnerable to terrorist attack. Tourist insurance policies cover you against terrorist attacks. Countries where tourism has been hit due to terrorism are now offering terror cover as part of the tourists insurance, at no extra premium. They even provide a security guard, in some cases.

Tourist insurance plans also take into account natural calamities. Seashore can have a tsunami, so buying an insurance cover for the same is wise. Moreover, those on an adventure trip must consider an extra 10% premium well spent for accident coverage. There are amazing products like season pass coverage at ski resorts and so on.

Some tourist insurance policies are student friendly. The Patriot T.R.I.P. Student is hugely subscribed. This tourist insurance covers medical emergencies, an airline fault, leave cancellation or even an accident on your way to the airport. You are well covered for anything that can happen from home to university and back ? the premium is justified.

Believing that it will never happen to you and buying fixed options for the lowest premium may not always be wise. Buy peace of mind with a tourist health insurance plan - if something happens you know that there is someone to take care of it.

Select your tourist insurance provider with care. Obtain comparisons of coverage, premiums and underwriters before you decide.

As you read this, it might strike you that your current or future trip is not covered. Go online and get a tourist insurance policy. It is simple!

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