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EPISODE · Aug 8, 2025 · 15 MIN

DEEP DIVE: Why it pays to read the fine print + what travel insurance really covers

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Do you really need travel insurance? Short answer: Yes. Long answer: Yes, but you should be reading the fine print. From small things like the airline losing your baggage to big things like a spinal injury while skiing overseas, travel insurance claims to cover you... but does it really? In this deep dive, hack speaks to travellers who've had to make insurance claims and an insurance expert about what you need to look out for if you're planning a big holiday. Guest: Tim Bennett, insurance expertGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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