Travel insurance a must for MATTA members from next monthKUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) will impose mandatory travel insurance on all its members starting March 1.Six insurance service providers, namely Ace Jerneh Insurance Berhad, Chartis Malaysia Insurance Bhd, Hong Leong MSIG Takaful Bhd, Kurnia Insurance (M) Insurance Bhd, Lonpac Insurance (M) Bhd and RHB Insurance Bhd, have been appointed for this purpose.“Travel insurance does not only benefit insurance companies but more importantly travellers.“With insurance, you can put your worries aside if you fall ill, lose your luggage, the trip is delayed or if a member travel agency absconds or becomes insolvent,” said MATTA president Datuk Mohd Khalid Harun.He said this at the launch of the outbound insurance scheme and appointment of the six partner insurance companies.MATTA insurance sub-committee chairman John Tan said the association had been working with the Tourism Ministry and the insurance companies to come up with an affordable travel insurance scheme.“The insurance plans are among the most affordable and can be as low as RM10. The rates vary according to the duration of the trip and destination,” he said.“Disciplinary action will be taken against MATTA members who do not comply,” he said, adding that travellers who did not want to buy an insurance package would have to sign a waiver.Extract from The Star Online news
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Benefits As a policyholder, if local medical facilities are inadequate, the International SOS Assistance or Asia Assistance will evacuate you under constant medical supervision to the nearest facility that is able to provide proper care. In the event of death while aboard, International SOS/Asia Assistance will render assistance where possible in the transfer home of mortal remains. Unlimited Limit of liability. Medical and other expenses actual medical, emergency dental, hospital and surgical expenses within one year from the date of bodily injury or illness. These include the dispatch of doctors to assess your condition or essential medication that is not available locally (up to RM2,000, in excess of RM100). Loss or theft of travel documents Excess: RM50 for each and every claim. Hospital cash
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Compassionate Allowance Travel Mate will pay up to RM10,000 for a relative or friend required to travel with you on the advice of a treating physician or who has to remain behind if you are hospitalized for more than five days. Free 24-hour phone access to worldwide network One phone call anywhere in the world, anytime to any or Asia Assistance are all it takes for immediate help and advice. For more information on the above plans, click the following (Policy Terms & Conditions) or kindly contact us at 016 234 8808 (SIMON POON AGENCY) or email to:simon@simonpoonagency.net or ACE Home Office our toll-free line at 1-800-88-3226 or email us at aceinsurance@ace-ina.com Disclaimer I am a Malaysian insurance agent. This guide is designed to provide you with general information in the event of the ACE TravelPlus Insurance underwriting, scope of coverage, claim in Malaysia that may be covered by this travel insurance program. This guide was written on May 4, 2010, and is not continuously updated and may be out of date by the time you read it. This guide does not constitute legal advice, which is given only in the context of an attorney/client relationship after giving specific consideration to the unique facts of the matter, including the specific policy language. Note that policy language differs and may require different or additional steps. The steps in other jurisdictions may not be the same. For specific advice, consult with an attorney (lawyer) licensed to practice in your jurisdiction. |
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