Many Travelers Purchasing Peace of Mind with Travel Insurance According to GO Group Survey
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Over 330 people responded to the survey which was conducted by
Twenty-two percent of those who have purchased travel insurance said they have had to cancel a trip and use their insurance, while 71 percent they have not had to do so.
Of those who had to cancel a trip, 45 percent they were satisfied with the results provided by their policy, while 12 percent said they were not. Forty three percent said they could not recall.
Comments included one respondent who said they were not satisfied when they had to use their insurance purchased from a cruise line, noting that not everything was covered. Another said travel insurance they purchased wasn't worth it; the reimbursement for a flight delay was only
Those who haven't purchased travel insurance cite various reasons, the top one at 55 percent being that they don't think it is necessary, followed by those who would rather take the risk. Fourteen percent said it was too expensive. Five percent said they were unaware travel insurance existed and two percent said it wasn't offered by their trip planner. Others noted they already have travel insurance through their credit cards.
When those who have never purchased travel insurance were asked if they would consider doing so, 33 said "yes"; 40 percent said "maybe" and 27 percent replied "no."
"According to our survey, almost half of travelers have already purchased or are considering purchasing travel insurance to protect against financial loss due to family emergencies and other unforeseen circumstances," says
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