Travel light with the right insurance plan

Enjoy your holiday abroad with peace of mind, knowing you have the right insurance to cover you

Ms Annie Chua, vice-president and head, personal lines, NTUC Income, says travellers can buy travel insurance up to 300 days in advance at Income. Ms Koh Yen Yen, Sompo's chief distribution officer, says online travel sales at its website have more t
Before your departure, it is worthwhile shopping around for travel insurance instead of diving in and buying the first plan you find. Not taking out the right travel insurance can end up being very costly. PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO
Mr Abhishek Bhatia, CEO of insurer FWD Singapore, says buying travel insurance online is convenient and efficient.
Ms Annie Chua, vice-president and head, personal lines, NTUC Income, says travellers can buy travel insurance up to 300 days in advance at Income.
Ms Koh Yen Yen, Sompo’s chief distribution officer, says online travel sales at its website have more than tripled from five years ago.
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Many of us are ready to hit the road now that the school holidays and festive cheer are here but don't forget to line up travel insurance.

It's one of those factors that's easy to disregard amid the excitement of planning a getaway, and it could prove costly in the long run.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on December 02, 2018, with the headline Travel light with the right insurance plan. Subscribe