{"id":33185,"date":"2022-07-05T11:51:40","date_gmt":"2022-07-05T03:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/?p=33185"},"modified":"2022-07-05T11:56:08","modified_gmt":"2022-07-05T03:56:08","slug":"6-reasons-why-you-need-travel-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/travel-insurance\/6-reasons-why-you-need-travel-insurance","title":{"rendered":"6 Reasons Why You Need Travel Insurance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What comes to your mind when people speak of insurance? Most certainly will answer motor insurance or medical insurance. While these two coverages are important, don&#8217;t leave out another essential coverage &#8211; travel insurance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents =<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69de299f73353\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69de299f73353\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/travel-insurance\/6-reasons-why-you-need-travel-insurance\/#What_is_travel_insurance\" title=\"What is travel insurance\">What is travel insurance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/travel-insurance\/6-reasons-why-you-need-travel-insurance\/#Who_needs_to_purchase_travel_insurance\" title=\"Who needs to purchase travel insurance?\">Who needs to purchase travel insurance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/travel-insurance\/6-reasons-why-you-need-travel-insurance\/#Why_do_you_need_travel_insurance\" title=\"Why do you need travel insurance\">Why do you need travel insurance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/travel-insurance\/6-reasons-why-you-need-travel-insurance\/#Delayed_or_canceled_flights\" title=\"Delayed or canceled flights\">Delayed or canceled flights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/travel-insurance\/6-reasons-why-you-need-travel-insurance\/#Medical_emergencies\" title=\"Medical emergencies\">Medical emergencies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/travel-insurance\/6-reasons-why-you-need-travel-insurance\/#Accidental_death_aviation_accident_coverage\" title=\"Accidental death &amp; aviation accident coverage\">Accidental death &amp; aviation accident coverage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/travel-insurance\/6-reasons-why-you-need-travel-insurance\/#Loss_of_baggage\" title=\"Loss of baggage\">Loss of baggage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/travel-insurance\/6-reasons-why-you-need-travel-insurance\/#Trip_cancelation_due_to_personal_reasons\" title=\"Trip cancelation due to personal reasons\">Trip cancelation due to personal reasons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/travel-insurance\/6-reasons-why-you-need-travel-insurance\/#Loss_of_money_passports_or_important_documents\" title=\"Loss of money, passports or important documents\">Loss of money, passports or important documents<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/travel-insurance\/6-reasons-why-you-need-travel-insurance\/#Purchase_travel_insurance_before_travelling\" title=\"Purchase travel insurance before travelling\">Purchase travel insurance before travelling<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_travel_insurance\"><\/span>What is travel insurance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to life insurance and medical insurance, travel insurance provides compensation and coverage for untoward events during your travel trip. Examples are accidents, losses, or disruptions. This coverage is limited to the time and duration of one\u2019s travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The covers a range of possibilities such as loss of passport and personal belonging cover, loss of checked-in baggage, etc<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_needs_to_purchase_travel_insurance\"><\/span>Who needs to purchase travel insurance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The insurance is essential for those who<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Frequently travel overseas<\/li><li>Plan to be away from home for a long or short-term period<\/li><li>Often has business trips<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Anything could happen during your travel. As a result, you may experience complications such as losses of items of baggage, delayed flights, and such. This is where the insurance will help you compensate for your loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on as we explain in detail why you must purchase travel insurance before taking off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_you_need_travel_insurance\"><\/span>Why do you need travel insurance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delayed_or_canceled_flights\"><\/span>Delayed or canceled flights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-attachment-id=\"33157\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/2022-07-04-10-17-32\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-07-04-10.17.32.jpg?fit=1080%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2022-07-04-10.17.32\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-07-04-10.17.32.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-07-04-10.17.32.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-07-04-10.17.32.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Tiket perjalanan ditangguh atau dibatalkan\" class=\"wp-image-33157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-07-04-10.17.32.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-07-04-10.17.32.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-07-04-10.17.32.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-07-04-10.17.32.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-07-04-10.17.32.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the annoyances begin before you even board the&nbsp;aircraft. You are anyway bound to come across a&nbsp;flight&nbsp;that has been&nbsp;delayed&nbsp;or cancelled if you have travelled long enough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is just a part of the&nbsp;travel experience. Here is how travel insurance helps you compensate for your losses in such a situation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most&nbsp;travel insurance&nbsp;plans will cover&nbsp;you&nbsp;for&nbsp;flight&nbsp;delays caused by the airline itself. Examples are such as technical issues, aircraft maintenance, or due to weather factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medical_emergencies\"><\/span>Medical emergencies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-attachment-id=\"33268\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/travel-insurance\/6-reasons-why-you-need-travel-insurance\/attachment\/photo_6206339558354825520_y\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/photo_6206339558354825520_y.jpeg?fit=1080%2C1081&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,1081\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"photo_6206339558354825520_y\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/photo_6206339558354825520_y.jpeg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/photo_6206339558354825520_y.jpeg?fit=1023%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1023\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/photo_6206339558354825520_y.jpeg?resize=1023%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/photo_6206339558354825520_y.jpeg?resize=1023%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1023w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/photo_6206339558354825520_y.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/photo_6206339558354825520_y.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/photo_6206339558354825520_y.jpeg?resize=768%2C769&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/photo_6206339558354825520_y.jpeg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 1023px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can be diagnosed with an illness or run into an accident anywhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Travel insurance can cover you by helping you get medical treatment up to a certain limit amount as agreed in the policy. In addition, you may also be given transportation assistance to the nearest medical destination or expenses to a home. However, please note that the form of coverage varies across policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medical expenses&nbsp;vary greatly from one country to another. They can be particularly costly in some destinations for travelers and expatriates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, having travel coverage in hand can help reduce your financial burden while guaranteeing your treatment in case something happens while traveling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accidental_death_aviation_accident_coverage\"><\/span>Accidental death &amp; aviation accident coverage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Death or serious injury may happen regardless of place. That said, going abroad for travel is no exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If that happens, this insurance will provide coverage where the policyholder\u2019s family members will be compensated in monetary form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you already have life insurance? Good, that is a plus point for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Life insurance provides monetary compensation in the event of death or serious injury to the permanent disability of the policyholder. However, travel insurance can be used as an additional benefit to the benefits provided in your life insurance policy. In turn, allow your heirs to earn extra money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Loss_of_baggage\"><\/span>Loss of baggage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-attachment-id=\"33158\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/2022-07-04-10-17-35\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-07-04-10.17.35.jpg?fit=1080%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2022-07-04-10.17.35\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-07-04-10.17.35.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-07-04-10.17.35.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-07-04-10.17.35.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Kehilangan bagasi juga boleh berlaku\" class=\"wp-image-33158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-07-04-10.17.35.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-07-04-10.17.35.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-07-04-10.17.35.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-07-04-10.17.35.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-07-04-10.17.35.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can claim compensation from the airline if your checked-in luggage is delayed, lost, or damaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be able to claim compensation from the airline for the loss of your luggage. However, the claim process will require a long time. In addition, it is not as easy as the claim process with the insurance company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trip_cancelation_due_to_personal_reasons\"><\/span>Trip cancelation due to personal reasons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Things may not go according to your plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Say if you have spent thousands of dollars planning your vacation. Unfortunately, you fall ill just a few days before departure. So, you have had to cancel your vacation due to your health. Will it be wasteful?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t worry. You can get a refund for travel costs that have been paid in advance that cannot be paid by the travel agency. However, please note this insurance only covers a refund for certain circumstances, depending on the agreement in your insurance policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Loss_of_money_passports_or_important_documents\"><\/span>Loss of money, passports or important documents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-attachment-id=\"33159\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/2022-07-04-10-17-39\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-07-04-10.17.39.jpg?fit=1080%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2022-07-04-10.17.39\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-07-04-10.17.39.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-07-04-10.17.39.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-07-04-10.17.39.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Kehilangan dokumen penting seperti passport\" class=\"wp-image-33159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-07-04-10.17.39.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-07-04-10.17.39.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-07-04-10.17.39.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-07-04-10.17.39.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-07-04-10.17.39.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Travel insurance covers you as a result of unforeseen events such as loss of money, passports, or important documents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Example: Say if you lost your passport while traveling. The travel insurance helps pay you financially while obtaining a temporary travel permit, transportation costs to the embassy, and others.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*Note: The insurance company will however not bear the loss due to own negligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Purchase_travel_insurance_before_travelling\"><\/span>Purchase travel insurance before travelling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We advise you to prepare yourself financially by purchasing travel insurance. You cannot predict the future. That includes any injuries or accidents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, please purchase insurance for travel in case anything happens during your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em><em><strong><em>Bjak is one of Malaysia\u2019s largest car insurance comparison sites. 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