Backpacker Travel Insurance

Backpacking is an adventurous way of travelling, especially if you plan to explore new places. However, this is not devoid of risks, which includes losing your belongings, being stranded in the middle of nowhere without any financial means or experiencing any such misfortunes.

Therefore, opt for a backpacker cover to receive the necessary assistance at just Rs. 699 per year and prevent your trip from becoming miserable in all these scenarios. This insurance cover provides comprehensive financial protection against all these unforeseen incidents.

Being aware of the situations where you can file an insurance claim and receive the compensation amount is essential to avoid inconvenience while filing a claim during emergencies. Here is a list of inclusions:

• Instant blocking of credit or debit cards

If you lose your credit or debit card, you can prevent its misuse by calling on a toll-free number 1800-419-4000. This eliminates the hassle of calling different insurers to block every lost card.

• Free replacement of PAN card

With a backpacker insurance plan on the side, you will receive necessary assistance to replace your PAN card.

• Covers the travel and hotel expenses

If you get stranded on your trip without cash and a card, this plan covers the expenses required for further travelling and staying at a hotel. Your insurer will provide you with an advance payment of up to Rs. 1,00,000 to cover the hotel and travelling expenses in India and Rs. 1,50,000 for international trips.

• Temporary replacement of smartphone

Your insurance provider will offer you a temporary mobile phone if your phone is stolen during your solo backpacking trip. You can keep this phone for a maximum of 7 days. You can raise a request on the 24x7 helpline number, and the insurer will deliver the smartphone to you.

• Complementary protection plan

This complementary protection cover extends comprehensive financial coverage accompanied by an add-on of a personal accident protection plan. This includes accidents due to adventure sports. The maximum financial coverage available in this cover is Rs. 1,50,000.

Take a look at the details of this travel insurance policy before zeroing in on one:

• Coverage limit

The maximum financial coverage you will get under this insurance plan is Rs. 1,50,000.

• Payment methods

You can pay the membership charges via multiple online payment modes such as UPI, credit or debit cards, mobile wallets, and net banking.

Take a look at the following cases which are excluded from this backpacker insurance cover:

• Damages caused to your baggage during intoxication

Damages caused to your bag under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicants are not covered under this insurance plan.

If you meet an unfortunate incident and you have a backpacker cover, then file a claim to receive the compensation amount.

There are two ways through which you can file a claim, and they are as follows-

• Call on 1800-419-4000 within 24 hours of the occurrence of any unforeseen event covered by this insurance plan.

• Alternatively, you can also write about the incident along with necessary policy details and send it to feedback@cppindia.com.

You can connect with us at Bajaj Markets. Just write to us at: insuranceconnect@bajajfinservmarkets.in