Luggage insurance
Luggage insurance protects travelers against the financial consequences of loss, theft or damage to their luggage. It covers the cost of replacing or repairing the lost or damaged items.
Protect your luggage, wherever your journey takes you!
Luggage insurance - what is it?
Whether you're on a business trip or vacation - the loss of or damage to your luggage can quickly ruin your travel plans. Luggage insurance protects you against the financial consequences and protects you against such risks.
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FAQ about luggage insurance
We have summarized the most frequently asked questions about luggage insurance for you in our FAQ. Our experts will also be happy to provide you with individual advice.
Luggage can easily be lost, stolen or damaged during a trip. Luggage insurance offers financial protection and helps to cover the cost of replacing or repairing the affected items.
Luggage insurance typically covers the following losses:
- Theft: loss due to theft during the trip
- Damage: damage to luggage due to improper handling or accidents
- Loss: Loss of luggage during transportation by airlines, trains or other means of transport
- Robbery: loss due to robbery or theft of luggage by force
- Natural hazards: damage caused by natural events such as storms, flooding or earthquakes
As a rule, the following are not covered
- Damage caused intentionally
- Damage caused by gross negligence on the part of the policyholder
- Losses due to unattended luggage
- Damage caused by war, civil unrest or nuclear events
- Normal wear and tear
- Valuables transported in checked baggage (depending on the contract)
- Holidaymakers: protection against the financial consequences of loss or damage to luggage while on vacation
- Business travelers: Cover against loss of or damage to luggage during business trips
- Families: cover for the luggage of all family members during the trip
- Group travelers: Cover against loss of or damage to baggage when traveling in groups
Luggage insurance offers special protection for luggage while traveling and covers risks that are specific to travel. Household contents insurance usually only covers damage to household contents in your own apartment or house and offers no or only limited protection for luggage while traveling.
Further insurance solutions
In addition to luggage insurance, we also offer numerous other insurance solutions that may be of interest to you.
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