PolicyWala
21-02-2009, 10:36 AM
Who is entitled to an Travel Insurance or Overseas mediclaim policy?
Anyone traveling abroad for business or pleasure or as student (going for higher studies) can qualify for an Overseas Mediclaim or Travel Insurance. Needless to say, this policy does not cover trips abroad for pre-planned medical treatment.
Travel Overseas - All 24 hours during the covered trip up to 60 days only
Travel Within India - Travels by commercial plane as a ticketed passenger by train / licensed coach / taxi including private taxi, outstation use of company car and while as a pedestrian but excluding two wheelers or the public road transport system.
What is the procedure to be followed to apply for cover under an Overseas Mediclaim policy or Travel Insurance?
To acquire cover under an Overseas Mediclaim policy or Travel Insurance, the traveler must submit his
Visa details and its validity
Country of visit
Passport details
Name and address of the sponsor, a certificate giving details of employment / studies and its duration
Period of cover required
Medical examination certificate as per the prescribed guideline
Income certificate of the sponsor in case of student
What is "Baggage Insurance" ?
Baggage Insurance is insurance that covers the loss or damages to personal baggage of the policyholder or his family members due to fire, theft or accident during the course of journey anywhere in India including stoppage enroute.
Anyone traveling abroad for business or pleasure or as student (going for higher studies) can qualify for an Overseas Mediclaim or Travel Insurance. Needless to say, this policy does not cover trips abroad for pre-planned medical treatment.
Travel Overseas - All 24 hours during the covered trip up to 60 days only
Travel Within India - Travels by commercial plane as a ticketed passenger by train / licensed coach / taxi including private taxi, outstation use of company car and while as a pedestrian but excluding two wheelers or the public road transport system.
What is the procedure to be followed to apply for cover under an Overseas Mediclaim policy or Travel Insurance?
To acquire cover under an Overseas Mediclaim policy or Travel Insurance, the traveler must submit his
Visa details and its validity
Country of visit
Passport details
Name and address of the sponsor, a certificate giving details of employment / studies and its duration
Period of cover required
Medical examination certificate as per the prescribed guideline
Income certificate of the sponsor in case of student
What is "Baggage Insurance" ?
Baggage Insurance is insurance that covers the loss or damages to personal baggage of the policyholder or his family members due to fire, theft or accident during the course of journey anywhere in India including stoppage enroute.