The full contract: what is covered, the limits, the excess, the exclusions, the definitions and how to claim. The summary on an insurer’s site shortens it; the wording decides a claim. Read it before you buy.
How it reads in a policy
What to check
- The definitions section.
- The general exclusions, not only each section’s.
- How and when to make a claim.
Read the policy wording before you buy: what’s covered, the limits, the excess and the exclusions.
Questions
What does policy wording mean in travel insurance?
The full contract: what is covered, the limits, the excess, the exclusions, the definitions and how to claim. The summary on an insurer’s site shortens it; the wording decides a claim. Read it before you buy.
Where do I find the policy wording in my policy?
In the policy wording, usually in its definitions and the section it belongs to; your own numbers are in the schedule of cover.
Related words
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Updated 2026-10-24.