I think a lot depends on what you buy. My wife and I travel quite a bit
and always purchase travel insurance through our travel agent. Three years ago, we had planned a trip to Tahiti, and had paid out over $20,000 when she was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer, and needed to start treatment right away. It took some time, but we were reimbursed for nearly every penny by the travel insurance.
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Would like advice regarding Refundable airline tickets vs travel insurance
-- Hokie101
Mar 19, 2025 at 10:02 AM ET
Hokie101
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03/19/25 10:02 AM ET
I would go refundable but if you are traveling abroad you might
-- Hokie1744
Mar 19, 2025 at 08:12 PM ET
Hokie1744
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03/19/25 08:12 PM ET
I've always heard the travel insurance is borderline worthless. I don't
-- reestuart
Mar 19, 2025 at 10:26 AM ET
reestuart
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03/19/25 10:26 AM ET
I think a lot depends on what you buy. My wife and I travel quite a bit
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-- 75Hokie
Mar 19, 2025 at 11:05 AM ET
75Hokie
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03/19/25 11:05 AM ET
NOpe its a necessity in the scenario described. THey do Pay
-- UTPr0sim
Mar 19, 2025 at 10:35 AM ET
UTPr0sim
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03/19/25 10:35 AM ET
Buyer beware is your friend. We continued to get denied when we thought we
-- Vtskier1
Mar 19, 2025 at 03:19 PM ET
Vtskier1
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03/19/25 03:19 PM ET
We've used Allianz for years and they always pay. Go Figure.**
-- UTPr0sim
Mar 19, 2025 at 03:36 PM ET
UTPr0sim
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03/19/25 03:36 PM ET
I've heard good things about them too. My MIL travels globally frequently
-- Vtskier1
Mar 19, 2025 at 05:03 PM ET
Vtskier1
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03/19/25 05:03 PM ET