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Travel insurance premiums jump by 50% since COVID-19 pandemic

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By Roxanne Libatique

Overseas travel insurance premiums have risen by 50% from pre-COVID-19 now that Australians are allowed to travel again, according to Canstar’s latest review.

The review was fueled by more than 18,000 quotes, allowing an authoritative comparison of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on insurance premiums and the level of coverage and protection offered.

Confirming the rise in travel insurance premiums, the report found the average

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A tragic incident involving a train accident in Odisha brought to light the significance of safety and financial protection for railway passengers. The Indian Railways offers a travel insurance program for a low cost of 35 paise per passenger to provide some level of insurance protection.

IRCTC provides travel insurance on e-tickets as an optional service for a small price, which the traveler must select at the time of booking. Note that once the ticket has been booked you cannot choose insurance. However, it is not mandatory to buy travel insurance while booking a ticket through IRCTC.

According to IRCTC