What Does Backpacker Travel Insurance Cover?
The minute details of backpacker travel insurance policies may vary in different insurance companies. However, the basic coverage spanning most of these policies is quite similar and listed as follows: • Baggage and possession cover: This will enable a traveler to claim compensation for lost baggage. The insurance company also covers the administrative charges for a new passport in case you lose it. • Emergency medical cover: This will cover all your medical requirements while you are on the trip. • Rescue and repatriation: The provision of emergency medical cost will be covered even to the extent of offering a helicopter rescue. This would be essential in case you are stuck in an inaccessible place. • Holiday cancellation: A cash cover will be provided for money that may get lost in the event of a sudden holiday cancellation. • Personal liability: In case any injury is caused by you to an individual and his/her property, this will cover the same.
