The importance of travel insurance

In the weekend news there was an article about the value of Travel Insurance... this is one time when you need to understand the small print and depending on where you are going and what you are taking with you - the most comprehensive cover is your best bet.

"Overseas injury's high price
Graham Catley will never go overseas without insurance after a gash on his shin attracted a $10,000 medical bill in America.
Catley, 57, was racing his yacht in a San Francisco regatta two years ago when a large pleasure boat crossed over his bow, throwing him into the choppy water. While he was being tossed about, something cut through his wetsuit and into his shin.
Catley was taken to the hospital where he received 30 stitches before being discharged. But not before they demanded $10,000.
"In the end it cost US$10,000 to get stitched up. It's just nuts," he said.
Sailing injuries account for an average of 70 ACC claims each year and the sport is often excluded from travel insurance.
Fortunately Catley was covered by his insurance company who reimbursed the $10,000 on his return."
- Source http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10824616

Generally overseas travel is one of excitement, relaxation and discovery - whether that be for personal or business ... so it just makes sense to ensure you have some sort of protection for the unexpected so as to minimise the personal and financial hurt!

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