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What does travel insurance cover? Here's what's included.

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Travel insurance coverages can help protect against trip cancellation, interruption, or delay; baggage loss; emergency medical expenses and evacuation; or sometimes even rental cars or entire groups traveling together. Some insurers even offer specialized coverages for items like cruises or high-risk activities.

Below, we'll detail what travel insurance typically covers, where it's limited, and what to expect if you buy a policy for your next trip.

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