Whether your travel plans this year include a trip to the Olympic Games in Paris or taking in the stunning coastline and theme parks of California, one preparation that should not be left to chance is travel insurance.
Anyone can experience unexpected challenges when travelling, which is why travel insurance is so important for several well-known reasons like medical emergencies, trip cancellations or interruptions, luggage loss and travel delays.
The other difficulty that travelers can face and what many forget is crime. We are fortunate enough in Singapore to benefit from very low theft and mugging rates, but not every part of the world is as lucky.
In Bali last November a family visiting from Singapore woke up in their villa to find that it had been ransacked with the loss of $3,000 worth of cash and personal items including bags and wallets.
A Singaporean couple on honeymoon in Ibiza, regretted the purchase of two celebratory Rolex watches when they were stolen from their villa on the last leg of their journey. The watches, which would have had a value of around $42,000 disappeared along with their luggage.
And in California, the Singaporean band, We Are Forest, were unfortunate enough to have their tour van broken into and robbed, including the loss of three guitars and a number of personal items.
This is why we offer our travel insurance cover, and our items cover in one easy to use application. It means that if your items, whether they are cameras, handbags or guitars, are already insured with us, you can also secure travel insurance without the need to re-enter your personal details. Simply input your travel dates and destination and within a few minutes you will have a policy covering you in the event of loss or theft. Of course, our travel insurance automatically covers items up to the value of $5,000, but for more valuable goods that you want to take away with you, the items insurance can be used to cover their full value.
Given the potential risks and expenses associated with international travel, having comprehensive travel insurance can provide you with financial protection, peace of mind, and access to essential services in case of unexpected events or emergencies during your trip, meaning you can sit back and enjoy your vacation to the full.
