Travel Insurance
Travel insurance: How these policies work and what flyers should know before their next overseas trip
The demand for travel insurance is rising, with 22% growth in policy issuance in 2026. Here's how these policies work and everything a flyer needs to know before their next trip.
3 min read8 May 2026Spirit Airlines shuts down: What to do if you have a ticket, refund or loyalty points
Spirit Airlines has cancelled all flights and shut down operations. Here is what passengers need to know about refunds, rebooking, loyalty points and credit card protection.
3 min read3 May 2026Dark patterns that you need to watch out for while buying insurance
From pre-ticked add-ons to hidden renewal tweaks, insurance buyers face digital nudges that inflate premiums. Irdai calls for insurers to clean up dark patterns.
4 min read8 Apr 2026War-hit flight disruptions expose travel insurance gaps
Travel insurance is fundamentally designed to cover individual, unforeseen risks, not large-scale geopolitical events
2 min read18 Mar 2026Will your travel insurance cover flight delay or cancellation? Here's what you need to know amid Gulf airspace closures
With rising tensions in West Asia, airlines are rerouting or suspending flights, complicating travel plans. Travellers should review their insurance policies for coverage on delays and cancellations, as benefits differ.
2 min read5 Mar 2026Does my life insurance policy cover accidental death benefit?
Most comprehensive travel insurance policies and many life insurance policies do include accidental death benefits.
3 min read26 Jun 2025Travel insurance for overseas trips: Check whether you have THESE covered before you start
Overseas travelers must secure comprehensive travel insurance, including OPD cover, pre-existing conditions, and adventure sports. This safeguards against high medical costs abroad and ensures adequate coverage based on destination specifics.
4 min read20 May 2025HMPV cases surge: Does travel insurance cover viral infection-linked medical emergencies abroad?
A rise in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in Asia has caused concern. Travel insurance can help cover medical emergencies abroad, including HMPV during foreign trips
2 min read8 Jan 2025Flying in fog season? Here’s how to protect yourself from delays and cancellations.
Airlines aren’t required to provide free hotel stays or monetary compensation if a flight is delayed for more than 24 hours because of adverse weather or other factors beyond their control, such as adverse weather.
3 min read4 Dec 2024Are OPD expenses incurred abroad covered in travel insurance?
Most travel insurance plans cover both hospitalisation and OPD medical expenses, though some have a separate, lower limit for OPD bills.
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