Medical tourism operators assist clients in need of important and
occasionally life-saving medical treatments. However, as with any
procedure, these treatments come with the risk of complications, which could jeopardize
a company’s reputation and assets. Obtaining the appropriate insurance for your medical tourism operation will help protect and secure the future of your business.
Insurance Suggestions for Medical Tourism :
Professional Liability Insurance for Medical Tourism Operators
If a facilitator is sued for unintentional misrepresentation of
information or a negligent act, a Professional Liability policy would
cover the amount legally required to be paid by the facilitator and the
defense costs.
Policy can be configured to include:
- Claims against the insured arising from the acts of consultants, sub-contractors & agents
- Libel and slander
- Loss of documents
- Intellectual property
- Joint venture liability
- Breach of confidential information
Personal Accident Insurance for Medical Tourism Operators
Personal Accident coverage pays a pre-agreed upon amount if the
medical tourist is permanently disabled or dies during the trip.This
immediate compensation may also dissuade the beneficiaries from
engaging in a tedious and costly litigation process.
Policy can be configured to include:
- Accidental Death or Dismemberment as a result of a medical
procedure
- Permanent disablement from an accident or medical procedure
- Medical expenses / hospitalization resulting from an accident
- Evacuation and repatriation
Trip Cancellation Insurance for Medical Tourism Operators
Trip cancellation insurance reimburses a medical tourist for prepaid,
nonrefundable expenses - such as airline tickets and, accommodations
- if a trip is cancelled due to an unforeseen emergency.
For additional information on insurance for medical tourism operators, please contact one of our insurance specialists at 1.202.872.0060 or info@clements.com.office. Our insurance specialists will work with you toidentify the insurance risks associated with your medical tourism operation and develop a complete insurance solution.
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