With Allianz Travel’s Trip Cancellation Insurance, you are financially protected if you are unable to embark on your booked trip. Whether it is a seaside holiday apartment, a city break, a cruise or a language course abroad, Trip Cancellation Insurance protects you against high cancellation charges resulting from unforeseen events. Trip Cancellation Insurance provides cover exclusively for your booked trip and the related travel arrangements forming part of that booking. It is particularly recommended if you are planning a specific trip or have already made a booking. Whether you have booked a flight ticket, a hotel package, a package holiday or a holiday apartment that you intend to reach by car, you can travel with greater peace of mind. Look forward to your trip without having to worry about potential cancellation costs.
Travel cancellation insurance
Reliable protection against cancellation for your booked trip.
Our cover options for you:
Possible insured
travel arrangements for example:
°A stay in a holiday flat, where you
arrive independently by car
°A hotel arrangement
°A language holiday abroad
°A cruise package
°A package holiday
°A flight ticket
This list is not exhaustive and the General terms of conditions (GTC) apply.
Worldwide protection with Trip Cancellation Insurance
Trip Cancellation Insurance reimburses your cancellation costs if, due to unforeseen circumstances, you are unable to make use of your booked travel arrangement. It is valid worldwide for trips of up to 120 days in duration. Included assistance services provide additional support while travelling, including referral to hospitals abroad and an advisory service for problems encountered during your trip, giving you greater peace of mind wherever you travel.
Your benefits at a glance
- Protection against cancellation if you are unable to travel
- Affordable premium: only 4.5% of the travel arrangement
- High cover of up to CHF 50'000 per travel arrangement
- No excess when claiming reimbursement of insured costs
- Worldwide cover for trips of up to 120 days
- Ideal for individuals, couples, families and groups
- Assistance services included, with hospital referral and travel support advice
Included assistance services and important information about Trip Cancellation Insurance
Valid worldwide for a duration of up to 120 days.
Also available to people resident abroad if the trip is booked in Switzerland.
No excess amount.
The sums insured apply per case or per event.
The General terms and conditions of insurance (GTC) apply. The specifically insured risks and benefits as well as exclusions or limitations of our insurance policies are described in detail in the General terms and conditions of insurance (GTC).
Finding hospitals abroad and advisory service for problems during the trip.
No assumption of costs in services included.
Possible travel services covered by Trip Cancellation Insurance
Trip Cancellation Insurance provides protection for a wide range of travel bookings. Examples of travel services that may be covered include:
- Hotel packages in Switzerland or abroad
- River and ocean cruise packages
- Package holidays with included travel services
- Flight tickets for one-way, return or round-trip journeys
- Stays in holiday apartments that you travel to independently by car
- Language travel programmes abroad for educational and professional development purposes
Who is standalone Trip Cancellation Insurance suitable for?
Trip Cancellation Insurance is ideal if you:
- have booked a specific trip and primarily want protection against cancellation charges and costs.
- would like to insure significant travel expenses (e.g. cruises, long-haul holidays or luxury hotel stays).
- want to remain flexible in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
- are travelling as an individual, couple, family or group.
- are travelling worldwide and your trip lasts up to 120 days.
Trip Cancellation Insurance or Travel Insurance:
which offers better value?
Standalone Trip Cancellation Insurance is the right choice if you only require protection against cancellation charges and do not need additional cover while travelling. It is the ideal solution if you already have other travel cover in place or travel only occasionally. The Single Trip Travel Insurance provides comprehensive protection for a specific trip, both before and during your journey. It combines cancellation cover with valuable assistance benefits such as emergency medical assistance, overseas medical expenses cover, baggage protection and roadside assistance. The Annual Travel Insurance is ideal if you travel several times a year. It provides continuous cover for 12 months across an unlimited number of trips and includes comprehensive assistance benefits in addition to cancellation cover.
Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs about
Trip Cancellation Insurance
Trip Cancellation Insurance reimburses your cancellation costs if, due to unforeseen circumstances, you are unable to embark on your booked trip. Cover is available for a wide range of travel services, including flight tickets, hotel packages, package holidays, cruises, holiday apartments and language travel programmes abroad. The maximum cover available is CHF 50'000 per travel arrangement.
Yes, Trip Cancellation Insurance is valid worldwide for trips of up to 120 days in duration.
No, there is no excess under Trip Cancellation Insurance. In the event of a valid claim, you will receive full reimbursement of the insured cancellation costs.
Yes, Trip Cancellation Insurance can also be taken out by persons residing abroad, provided that the trip is booked in Switzerland.
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Allianz Travel Switzerland (formerly Allianz Global Assistance and ELVIA) is part of the Allianz Partners Group, one of the world’s leading providers of travel cancellation insurance as well as travel protection and assistance services. The Allianz Partners Group supports its customers around the globe with more than 22'600 employees across five continents and a network of over 900'000 specialists, available 24/7, 365 days a year. Allianz Travel offers individual travellers insurance for couples or families, and assistance solutions that are tailor-made to your personal requirements. Annual travel insurances are comprehensive plans and offer immediate help in case of emergency. Decades of experience in providing insurance cover and assistance services from a single source are among the company’s greatest strengths. That is why our customers place their trust in our expertise and immediate support.
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