The word “insurance” can be intimidating. Maybe it’s because big insurance companies are notorious for bullying every penny out of you. Or maybe you just don’t want to think about worst-case scenarios in which you’d actually need insurance. On top of that, comparing all the options can be daunting.
The truth is that purchasing travel insurance (and also using it) doesn’t have to be a terrible experience.
Travel insurance is ultimately your friend. It’s arguably your most loyal travel companion. In times of turmoil, travel insurance can quite literally save you. If you have to cancel or change trip plans, travel insurance is there to help you. And if you lose your luggage, travel insurance has your back.
As a wise man once said, “If you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel.” I don’t know who that wise man was, but I do believe he was right.
That said, there are some travel insurance companies that are bett
