Think travel insurance is unnecessary? Think again | Money Talks podcast

Think travel insurance is unnecessary? Think again | Money Talks podcast

Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance
Jan 8, 2026

When making travel plans, buying travel insurance is usually treated as an afterthought. In this episode of Money Talks, Cherie Wang, co-founder of Planner Bee tells Andrea Heng why this shouldn’t be the case, and highlights what fine print to look out for to ensure you can travel with a peace of mind.

0:00 Intro
0:38 Why do we overlook travel insurance?
2:19 When basic plans are not enough
3:01 The risks of relying on credit card insurance
5:11 Attitudes towards travel insurance have changed post-COVID
7:52 When is the best time to buy travel insurance?
10:12 How to compare and choose a policy
15:27 Fine print you should read
24:27 - Final takeaway: Buy it early!

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