CTC Travel Insurance & Risk Management 3

Question 1

When a government issues a Level 3 or Level 4 travel advisory for a destination, what should a CTC advise clients regarding their travel insurance?

Accepted Answer

Insurance coverage for that destination may be voided or significantly restricted due to the advisory level

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Advisories have no effect on travel insurance coverage, so no change is needed

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Clients should only purchase the least expensive policy available for high-advisory destinations

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Clients should purchase insurance after arriving at the destination to avoid advisory exclusions

Question 2

What is the single most important step a traveler should take immediately upon experiencing a medical emergency while abroad?

Accepted Answer

Contact the insurance company's 24-hour emergency assistance line as soon as possible

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Pay all expenses out of pocket and seek reimbursement upon returning home

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Locate the nearest US Embassy or Consulate before seeking medical care

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File a formal complaint with the local travel agency before receiving treatment

Question 3

A 'free look period' in a travel insurance policy allows the policyholder to:

Accepted Answer

Cancel the policy within a specified number of days for a full premium refund if unsatisfied

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Preview itinerary options before selecting a destination to insure

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Defer premium payments while evaluating whether to keep the coverage

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Add additional travelers to the policy at no extra cost within the window

Question 4

Which two factors most significantly influence the premium cost of a comprehensive travel insurance policy?

Accepted Answer

The traveler's age and the total non-refundable cost of the trip

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The traveler's preferred airline and loyalty program status

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The number of pieces of checked luggage and travel duration alone

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The traveler's country of origin and passport type

Question 5

To best manage professional liability when discussing travel insurance with clients, a CTC should:

Accepted Answer

Document all client conversations about insurance options and note in writing when clients decline recommended coverage

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Avoid discussing insurance details and refer all clients directly to an insurer

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Always select the least expensive policy on behalf of the client to minimize cost disputes

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Only recommend travel insurance for international trips exceeding two weeks in duration

Question 6

A client's cruise is cancelled by the cruise line three days before departure due to an approaching hurricane. Which coverage within a comprehensive travel insurance policy would most directly apply?

Accepted Answer

Trip cancellation coverage triggered by a weather or natural disaster event

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Emergency medical evacuation coverage for weather-related injuries

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Baggage delay coverage for items not yet loaded onto the ship

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Accidental death coverage activated by storm-related accidents

Question 7

In the context of travel insurance, what is 'subrogation'?

Accepted Answer

The insurer's legal right to pursue a negligent third party to recover claims it has paid to the insured

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The process of filing simultaneous claims with multiple insurers for the same loss

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A specialized type of coverage available exclusively for submarine or underwater travel activities

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The cancellation of a policyholder's coverage due to discovered misrepresentation or fraud