{"id":12111,"date":"2025-01-12T19:05:24","date_gmt":"2025-01-12T11:05:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newcorpdemo-uat.cntaiping.sg\/?post_type=financial-articles&p=12111"},"modified":"2025-04-10T15:21:37","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T07:21:37","slug":"travelling-safe-on-vacations","status":"publish","type":"financial-articles","link":"https:\/\/cntp.jumpinteractive.sg\/en\/financial-articles\/travelling-safe-on-vacations\/","title":{"rendered":"Travelling Safe On Vacations: Is Travel Insurance Necessary?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAs most countries slowly return to a sense of normalcy amid the COVID-19 pandemic, restrictions continue to ease up, and most people are now free to meet up with friends and enjoy the outdoors at last. These easing of COVID-19 restrictions now also apply to travelling, which means the industry is finally getting back on its feet after months of stagnation. If you and your loved ones are planning a well-deserved vacation and are keen to hit the road soon, it is always best to consider getting a travel insurance first. Travel insurance is a must, given the number of things that could go wrong during the vacation, even if you\u2019re just going to a neighbouring country – whether it is flight delay, lost luggage, or getting COVID-19 prior to departure.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHaving travel insurance is essential regardless of whether you are travelling to a neighbouring country or across the globe for business and leisure. Expecting the unexpected is one of the cornerstones of safe travelling and having contingencies covering a wide range of risks ensures you can enjoy your trip with complete peace of mind.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Why travel insurance is necessary<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn general, nothing will disrupt your trip abroad. However, this does not mean there is a zero per cent chance of an incident derailing your plans at any point during your travel. For instance, if you are not the most experienced or street-smart travellers, you are more likely to get pickpocketed or robbed of valuables like cash, passports, and more. Some European countries are among the top tourist destinations where many travellers lose their valuables to pickpockets.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDespite the pessimistic outlook, one must always consider the chances of encountering something more serious, such as an accident during thrill-seeking adventures or even on a normal day out in a new city. Travel insurance includes personal accident coverage should you suffer an accident that leaves you temporarily or permanently disabled or worse. China Taiping Insurance (Singapore) offers a comprehensive and affordable travel insurance<\/a> plan, Travel Safe, that protects you against accidents to everything unexpected that may come your way.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn addition, our plan comes equipped with COVID-19 coverage that guarantees you and your loved ones are well-protected should you be diagnosed with COVID-19 on pre-departure and while overseas.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDon’t miss out on our Travel Safe<\/a> promotion!\nEnjoy 20% off for Single or Annual Trips.\nPromo valid till 31 December 2022.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Benefits of travel insurance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMost individuals would generally think about accidents when purchasing travel insurance, but that is not all it covers. Our Travel Safe covers you for:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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