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AzTA offers to introduce compulsory travel insurance

31 May 2016 13:56 (UTC+04:00)
AzTA offers to introduce compulsory travel insurance

By Amina Nazarli

Azerbaijan Tourism Association (AzTA) has offered to introduce compulsory insurance for those traveling abroad.

Reminding that today travel insurance in Azerbaijan is carried out on a voluntary basis, AzTA Chairman Nahid Bagirov said that mandatory travel insurance would simplify the duties of both a travel company and a tourist.

“Unfortunately, majority of our tourists do not want to pay for insurance while traveling. Therefore this should be mandatory,” he told Trend.

The experience shows that tourists face many problems while traveling, he said adding that many problems occur when they travel with children, as the majority of difficulties arise with the health of children.

“When problems arise, a partner of the tour company in that country deals with the problem. And this is very good example. But sometimes tourists improperly understand the services covered by the insurance contract and demand the return of money upon returning home. , the contracts state that, in case of problems, tourist should call the company immediately. They may not require anything on their return from abroad,” the chairman explained.

As for the international insurance, there is no need for re-insurance, according to Bagirov, since the company’s partners, which issue the international insurance, fulfill all obligations under the insurance on the spot.

Different types of insurance are offered to tourists, while bulk of the proposed insurances is health insurance.

“Typically, the insurance cost for one day is about $1. The more is number of trip days, the less will be the amount. For example, if the trip lasts 10 days, the amount of insurance will be $8,” he said.

Bagirov also advised tourists not to buy tickets without a contract.

“Tourists should require the contract governing the relationship between the tourist and travel company, read it and then sign,” he emphasized.

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Amina Nazarli is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @amina_nazarli

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