A Romanian received a compensation of almost 60,000 euros following medical problems on vacation. It is the largest amount ever paid on the basis of travel insurance.
A Romanian received a travel compensation of almost 60,000 euros Photo: Archive
Holidays do not exempt us from health problems, and in the absence of insurance, treatments abroad can become extremely expensive. A Romanian faced an emergency medical situation during a trip and was compensated by almost 60,000 euros by the insurance company – the largest amount ever paid in Romania for such a policy.
“Is the highest compensation paid as a result of the purchase of a passenger insuranceE ”, the representatives of the National Union of Insurance and Reinsurance Companies (UNSAR) said.
Significant increase in the previous year
The previous record had been established in 2023, but the amount paid then was 33% lower than that of 2024.
According to UNSAR data, the first 10 largest damages paid this year based on travel insurance totaling 400,000 euros, covering medical expenses for Romanian tourists abroad.
More and more Romanians are making travel insurance
The usefulness of these policies becomes more and more obvious to Romanians. A recent study shows that 35% of Romanians intend to purchase a travel insurance in 2025, to protect themselves in case of illness or accident abroad. It is an increase of 4 percentage points compared to last year.
Also, 13% of the respondents said they will opt for a policy to cover the medical risks even on the territory of Romania – up 5 percentage points compared to the previous year.
What covers a travel insurance
Travel insurance is not limited to medical expenses. This may include:
- Canceling the flight or vacation,
- the loss of documents,
- injuries,
- and other unforeseen situations.
“Whether we go on vacation or travel in professional interest, it is important to know that we have protective solutions adapted to our needs. A travel insurance can cover both medical expensesas well as other unforeseen costs – such as those with luggage loss or the cancellation. The correct information is essential to make the right choices ”said Alina Bărbulescu, specialist goods insurance & properties within UNSAR.
The cost of such a policy varies depending on the risks included, but, as the case shows, it can save personal budgets of tens of thousands of euros.
