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Jul 28, 2024

International travel insurance recommendations

Just booked tickets for the fam and I to go home (for three week stay) and we leave in a week! Any recommendations for international travel insurance? TIA

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BigfamJapan

BigfamJapan

Former nickname was "Saitama". Changed it to save confusion on place review posts! Irish, 20+ years in Japan! I also write on my personal website: insaitama.com

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  • genkidesu

    genkidesu

    on Aug 3

    I've used World Nomads before, but it's been a while since I've taken out a policy so I don't know if they're still the best value for money. I think they cover travel almost anywhere though, which is helpful!

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  • helloalissa

    helloalissa

    on Aug 8

    Too late... I haven't ever paid extra for that kind of insurance. I feel like the airline booking sites all offer add on services but it's very unclear what is covered and how difficult it might be to claim anything. If you have a travel focused or premium credit card or membership, sometimes services like travel insurance are included, so it's worth checking your benefits.

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  • BigfamJapan

    BigfamJapan

    on Aug 26

    @helloalissa when I was based in Ireland I had a plan with my health insurance provider and it not only included medical but things like flight delays, lost baggage etc. I haven't been able to find a similar package here. There was an insurance shop in Haneda Airport so I inquired what they covered and it was only medical so there was no point - my regular health insurance here covers 70% of medical expenses abroad!

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  • BigfamJapan

    BigfamJapan

    on Aug 26

    @genkidesu in the end I chanced not having any and it worked out ok, but I will take a look at World Nomads for future travel, thanks a mill

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  • genkidesu

    genkidesu

    on Aug 26

    @BigfamJapan I'm glad all was okay! Hope you had a good trip home!

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