India, Dec. 12 -- Regardless of how well you have prepared for your trip, emergencies can occur, putting your travel plans on hold or forcing you to alter your bucket list. You never know when you might encounter a medical emergency or become a victim of pickpocketing and lose your passport. In all these unfortunate scenarios, a travel insurance policy can offer support. However, before purchasing insurance for your next trip, it should align with your specific requirements.

Here are some reasons why you should purchase a travel insurance policy that matches your trip:

While travel insurance is not mandatory worldwide, 41 countries - including all 27 Schengen nations - require tourists to have a valid policy before entering their territ...