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Going abroad for studies? Student policies from Indian insurers are cheaper

If you buy from them, and not from a university-approved insurer, make sure the policy meets all specifications

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On the non-medical side, the policy must cover for loss of passport or luggage, flight cancellation or trip delay, and bail bond

Abeer Ray New Delhi
Indian students headed to foreign universities for higher education must ensure they buy a student travel insurance policy. They can buy this policy from an insurer in India, or from a foreign insurer approved by their university.

Buying this cover is essential. In countries like the US, it is mandatory for foreign students to have student insurance. Even if the university does not impose this condition, students must buy this cover for their own financial well-being. They will spend several years abroad, and the cost of medical treatment tends to be very high in the developed world. The ongoing pandemic