But there’s a range of truly bizarre travel mishaps we can actually claim on insurance — and people actually have.
InsureandGo has shared some of the unexpected interruptions to their travel plans travellers have claimed a payout for.Source:ThinkStockZorbing, husky sledding and ostrich riding are not only actual activities, but they are activities you can claim for if you get injured while participating.InsureandGo said in February, it received a claim from a woman who had her phone damaged while she was riding an elephant in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
Here’s a good reason for taking out insurance as soon as you make travel plans rather than right before you leave. In great news for frustrated travellers, if you’re on your way to a wedding, funeral, conference or sporting event and your transport is delayed or cancelled — which would cause you to miss it — travel insurance can help.