Until recently, travel insurance wasn't much help in a global health scare. But now some insurers and state regulators are responding to traveler's frustrations and loosening restrictions on travel claims.
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One of the largest providers, Allianz Travel Insurance is, until further notice, allowing claims for some coronavirus-related medical care and trip cancellation issues. Travelers who had purchased the company's Emergency Medical Care and Emergency Medical Transportation insurance can now receive that care if they become sick with coronavirus while on their trip.
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