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How to navigate the complex world of travel insurance

- Lark Gould

IT TAKES LITTLE to ruin a business trip or vacation, and you don’t even need a disaster. When bad stuff happens to good trips— even if it happens before the trip—it can turn into a tangle of phone calls, receipt searches and letdowns by companies unless smart research and the right questions lead to better outcomes.

Finding the best travel insurance policy, like navigating a mirrored fun house, can be confusing. However, finding the right match for your trip can save you thousands of dollars. Keep in mind that this insurance may add five to ten percent to the cost of your travels.

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