Young Travelers Skip Insurance, Risk Adventures
Update: 2025-12-03
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Despite risky activities, many young travelers skip travel insurance, putting themselves at financial risk. A survey found that nearly half are open to unique experiences like swimming with wildlife or cliff jumping, and one third would visit challenging environments. However, one in seven Australians went on their last international trip without insurance, and this number jumps to nearly one quarter for those under thirty. Harrison Costello, a twenty-nine-year-old from Melbourne, advocates for travel insurance after facing setbacks like phone theft and stolen luggage. Sophie Ryan, iSelect spokeswoman, warns that standard policies might not cover expensive equipment or adventure activities, so its crucial to check the fine print and consider add-ons. Andrew Hall, chief executive of the Insurance Council of Australia, urges all travelers to understand their policy, assess planned activities, and check for exclusions to ensure they are adequately protected.
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