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Family Travel Insurance – How to Pick the Good From the Bad

Author: Lisa Jeeves
by Lisa Jeeves
Posted: Jul 23, 2014

If the worst does happen on holidays and you pick up your phone to call your insurance provider, you want to be completely sure that the answer on the other end doesn’t disappoint. In that moment, no amount of regret about the effort you put into choosing your policy will be a consolation if they regretfully tell you they can’t help you in the way you expect.

So it is vital to know how to pick the good plans from the bad. Here are some tips.

Versatility

A hallmark of quality family travel insurance is versatility. People vacation in different ways at different times, and good providers know this and know how to cater for it. Whether you travel regularly or simply once a year, whether you take a cruise or prefer golfing, whether you will stay in a Caribbean resort or a Parisian hotel, the best plans are able to be shaped to suit your particular needs. This means you not only have a provider who understands the exact situation of your upcoming holiday, but you also are not left paying for cover that you simply do not need.

Efficiency

If negotiating family travel insurance becomes an onerous chore, then there is a good chance you are dealing with a less than ideal provider. The best companies understand that the time preparing for a vacation is both precious and stressful. They also understand that with modern technology they can make researching plans more efficient. Hence the better plans offer clear, fast online quotes and then allow you to sign up to reliable plans with no unnecessary fuss.

Reliability

No matter how simple or tailored your plan may be, it is basically useless if the provider cannot deliver what they have promised. In picking your family travel insurance, check the underwriter, investigate feedback from past customers, and understand the company's accreditation and reputation. The better companies will give you plans that are not too good to be true. The better plans give you a very clear outline of what to expect, so if the unfortunate does happen on your holiday you know exactly how you can be assisted.

Value

Travelling can be expensive. When considering family travel insurance, some people may be inclined to baulk at the cost of premiums. This is why after you have found a plan to suit your particular needs, and established the credibility of the provider's promises, it is vital to get value for money. While if you pay very little you are right to expect very little, the better companies offer highly competitive plans that allow you the luxury of spending your hard earned dollars on your leisure rather than on protection against the possible dramas.

Patrick Chong is the Managing Director of Insuremore. We provide low cost travel insurance and offer a range of policies including family travel insurance, annual, multi-trip and single-trip insurance. For all your travel cover needs, Insuremore can help you in the quickest and most cost-efficient way.

About the Author

Writer and Online Marketing Manager in London.

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