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What is travel insurance?

Travel insurance is an insurance contract that covers you in the event of illness or accident that may occur during your trip. Travel insurance comes in several forms. Apart from the basic cover which covers your unexpected medical expenses or covers any medical repatriation, the insurance also covers your luggage in the event of loss or theft or reimburses your trip in the event of cancellation, or cover your vehicle in the event of a breakdown or accident. The imponderables are part of everyday life, if you have to return home earlier than expected following a personal problem such as the death of a loved one or an incident at home, you are covered. There are different travel insurance policy formulas, so it is important to compare them before taking out, in order to be sure to choose the formula that best suits your needs. You can take out travel insurance through an insurance broker or online through the Europ Assistance website. Europ Assistance specialises in travel insurance and allows you to choose more comprehensive and extensive coverage than other insurers. To find out more about our options, click here.

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