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Q: Can I wait until I get home to make a claim?

Yes, of course you can!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Provided the incident you are claiming for took place while you were traveling and your policy was valid at the time, you can wait until you return home to submit your claim if this is easier... no problem at all!

Yes, of course you can!

Provided the incident you are claiming for took place while you were traveling and your policy was valid at the time, you can wait until you return home to submit your claim if this is easier... no problem at all!

Last updated: May 23, 2022 05:46 AM

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