Travel insurance recommendation?

[Tsumitate Wrestler]

I just signed up with tabiho prime and it was about 13,000 for two weeks in UK but that covers me during transit in Dubai and gives quite a lot of cover. Not sure if it covers getting ill before flight because I am on an Emirates flight that allows free cancellations so wouldn't be out of pocket for the flight anyway. It's a legitimate worry, though. I would just look at what it would cost. If it is not much extra and considerably less than the 26k that you would have to pay for a cancellation, I'd go for it. But if it is a hefty increase, I'd probably just take my chances with what you have. Worst situation, you are down 26k (and a delayed trip home). Annoying, but not the end of the world.

Thanks for your information and advice. After some thought I've decided to pay less and take the risk. I haven't caught influenza yet despite most of the child students having it (but no adults so far strangely enough), so hopefully I can last another week. Also it would be a flight change to the spring or summer, so 13k fee rather than 26k.

By the way, my Mum says that Covid seems to be getting big again in the UK, at least where she lives. That might affect coming back to Japan... but at least the insurance will cover it Take care and have a nice trip.

Did you get your flu vaccine and 5th dose of Covid vaccine? That is another, more important type of insurance.

We went with the basic policy for a family of 4 going to Canada.

[goodandbadjapan]

By the way, my Mum says that Covid seems to be getting big again in the UK, at least where she lives. That might affect coming back to Japan... but at least the insurance will cover it Take care and have a nice trip.

Thanks, you too. The covid situation does worry me quite a bit, but not sure there is ever a 'good' time to go and it has been four years since my last trip. Fingers crossed all will be okay.

[northSaver]

Did you get your flu vaccine and 5th dose of Covid vaccine? That is another, more important type of insurance.
We went with the basic policy for a family of 4 going to Canada.

Thanks. Covid yes. I never bother with the flu one. But you're right, the more protection the better.

Thanks, you too. The covid situation does worry me quite a bit, but not sure there is ever a 'good' time to go and it has been four years since my last trip. Fingers crossed all will be okay.

Wow, four years. One thing you'll find is that no one wears a mask, even if they're coughing and sneezing in a shop or train. It's quite jarring at first... along with everything else. It usually takes me about a week to get settled in, what with the jetlag and reverse culture shock.

[goodandbadjapan]

Wow, four years. One thing you'll find is that no one wears a mask, even if they're coughing and sneezing in a shop or train. It's quite jarring at first... along with everything else. It usually takes me about a week to get settled in, what with the jetlag and reverse culture shock.

Yep - preparing myself for the culture shock! I was supposed to go last year but came down with an issue that needed treatment here so cancelled.I sort of envy the way everybody seems to just get on with life without a second thought being given to covid, because I really don't think I am at that stage yet!

[deezy]

Restarting this thread as I'm going back to the UK next week and would appreciate any advice.
Tabiho was being recommended for insurance, but I can't fit my name in the application- two middle names and a longish surname.
Has anybody else had the same problem? Are there any other travel insurance recommendations?
World Nomads looks a bit pricey.
Thanks

[zeroshiki]

How long are you traveling for? If you have a decent credit card, travel insurance is included in a lot of them as long as you meet certain requirements (plane, hotel, rental car or something has to be charged to the card).

Here's an example with SMBC
https://www.smbc-card.com/mem/service/l ... ryokou.jsp