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For many people, buying travel insurance is like grabbing your toothbrush - a last-minute afterthought before rushing off to the airport. But preparing for a great holiday should also mean preparing for the holiday from hell... just in case. We show you how to pick the right level of insurance for your trip and how to understand the exclusions in the fine print. Plus, what you should know about the automatic cover offered by some credit cards.

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Buying guides

Is credit card travel insurance worth it? Does the travel insurance that comes with some premium credit cards stack up against standalone policies?

How to buy the best travel insurance The good, the bad and the exclusions.

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Does travel insurance cover the COVID-19 pandemic? What you're covered for in the event of an epidemic or pandemic like coronavirus.

Does travel insurance cover insolvency? Does travel insurance cover insolvency of an airline, travel agent or accommodation provider?

Reforming travel insurance is long overdue As the COVID-19 pandemic takes hold, poor-quality 'add on' travel insurance has left many Aussies stranded and vulnerable.

Airline and travel agent travel insurance vs buying direct Should you tick the travel insurance box when booking flights online or with a travel agent, or buy it separately?

Holiday plans disrupted by natural disaster? Can you get a refund for flights and accommodation if your holiday plans are disrupted by natural disasters such as bushfires? Will travel insurance cover you?

Do you need domestic travel insurance? Will travel insurance cover you when things go wrong on an Aussie holiday?

Travel insurance for pre-existing medical conditions How to get travel insurance for a pre-existing medical condition.

Choosing the best travel insurance for cruises, skiing, diving and mopeds Planning a winter holiday? CHOICE experts give advice on choosing the best travel insurance.

Best travel insurance for pregnancy Baby on board? Check out our tips for choosing travel insurance that covers pregnancy.

Credit card vs annual multi-trip travel insurance The main differences between credit card and multi-trip travel insurance and which might suit you best.

Common travel insurance exclusions What won't your insurance cover?

Does travel insurance cover you if you've had a drink? Most travel insurance policies have alcohol exclusions, so how much can you drink before you void your travel insurance?

Mental health and travel insurance Why is the insurance industry so afraid of mental illness?

Legal win against mental health exclusions in travel insurance 18 December 2015 | A Victorian tribunal has ruled in favour of a woman whose travel insurance claim due to depression was knocked back by QBE.

Rise in Australian deaths overseas prompts travel insurance warning The number of Australian travellers who were murdered rose too.

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