Are you about to travel abroad?

Overseas travellers have been urged to keep taking out travel insurance, as the rising cost of living affects their purchasing decisions.

Two woman sit in an outdoor terrace / pavement cafe against a pink wall. The sun kisses their faces. They have a snack whilst casually reading and discussing a travel guide book. A fresh lemon sorbet with a spoon sits in the foreground, a famous indulgent treat served in Positano, Italy. Inset: Sydney-based veteran travel agent, Subhashini. Source: Moment RF / Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images

A survey of over 1,000 people by the Insurance Council of Australia and the Government's Smarttraveller unit has revealed 41 per cent would consider taking an international trip without cover, and one in six admitting they didn't buy insurance for their most recent holiday.

Kulasegaram Sanchayan delves into the advantages of obtaining travel insurance with Subhashini, a seasoned professional in the travel industry based in Sydney.

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