While you never want to expect a worst-case scenario when you’re traveling, you can’t control when things go wrong<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n In light of this year’s winter weather-related travel disruptions<\/a><\/span> and civil unrest in Mexico<\/a><\/span>, among other incidents, it’s a good idea to review what your plan would be if you need insurance or protection in the event of disruptions.<\/p>\n When you’re thinking of protecting your travel, purchasing an insurance policy<\/a><\/span> may be the first option you consider. While there are multiple providers with plans for different types of travelers, in some cases, the best choice may be to rely on the protections offered by a premium credit card<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n Let’s compare and contrast travel insurance with premium credit card protections to help you decide which is better for your situation.<\/p>\n Travel insurance varies in price and scope, but you can generally purchase a policy for a small premium (relative to the cost of your trip) that can provide reimbursement for unexpected issues.<\/p>\n What travel insurance covers depends on the provider and the policy you choose. Typically, you can expect travel insurance to include:<\/p>\n Buying travel insurance is a decision that varies from person to person and situation to situation. Consider where you’re traveling, the types of activities you’ll do during your trip and how much risk is associated with each of these aspects before making a choice.<\/p>\n There is a long list of companies that provide travel insurance policies. These are some of the most common providers on the market:<\/p>\n Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\nWhat does travel insurance cover?<\/h2>\n
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