10 Reasons to Purchase Travel Insurance

There are hundreds of circumstances that could cause your clients to cancel your trip, return home early or force them to seek emergency medical treatment while traveling.

To demonstrate the importance of purchasing travel insurance and emergency travel services here are 10 common examples of what could go wrong. This is a great list to keep in mind when communicating the benefits of Travel Guard insurance to your customers.

10 Reasons to Purchase Travel Insurance

1. It's 10 p.m. and you and your immediate family arrive at the airport for a connecting flight, only to find that your flight has been cancelled. Who can assist you with finding new flights to get everyone home?

2. Your bag was lost with your insulin inside. You need help to locate your bag as soon as possible and have your emergency prescription filled. Who do you call?

3. Your first visit to Europe, and your passport and wallet are stolen. Where do you turn for emergency cash, and how will you get your passport replaced?

4. You're involved in an accident and adequate medical treatment is not available. Who will help arrange and pay for a medical evacuation?

5. If your sister-in-law becomes seriously ill and you must cancel your trip, what happens to your non-refundable deposits or pre-payments?

6.You arrive in Jamaica and your luggage doesn't. If it's lost, who will help you find it? If it's delayed, who will pay for your necessities? If it's stolen, who will pay to replace it?

7. Your cruise line, airline or tour operator goes bankrupt. Who will pay for your non-refundable expenses? Who will help get you to your destination?

8. You're walking down a street in Rio and twist your ankle. Who can help you find an English-speaking physician?

9. Three weeks before your scheduled arrival, a terrorist incident occurs in the city to which you are planning to visit. Who will pay if you want to cancel your trip?

10. You are at a beach resort in North Carolina, and you are forced to evacuate due to an approaching hurricane. Who will help you evacuate and who will reimburse your lost vacation investment?

For any customer who thinks nothing will happen to affect his trip, these are great questions that deal with everyday possibilities. They can also help you discuss the many features and coverages (and limitations) that come with travel protection from AIG Travel Guard.
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