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Nomad Insurance Essential: Does this plan provide a benefit for lost checked luggage?

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Nomad Insurance Essential includes coverage if your checked luggage is still missing 10 days after the loss. Please note: the policy covers the contents of your luggage, not the suitcase or bag itself.


Benefit Limits

  • Per item limit: Up to $500

  • Per plan limit: Up to $3,000

  • Lifetime limit: Up to $6,000


Conditions for Coverage

To be eligible for reimbursement:

  • Your checked luggage must still be missing 10 days after the loss.

  • You must file an incident report with the airline or cruise line.

  • You must complete all forms and instructions from the carrier to attempt retrieval.


Required Proof for a Claim

When filing a claim for lost checked luggage, you will need to provide:

  • Travel documents: Your itinerary and proof that you boarded the flight/ship.

  • Carrier documents: The incident report you filed and documentation from the airline/cruise line confirming the bag is still missing after 10 days.

  • Compensation documents: Any statements from airlines or other sources showing compensation already received (if applicable).

  • Police report: A report filed at the place of loss within 24 hours (if applicable).

  • List of lost items: Including make/model, date of purchase, and purchase price.

  • Proof of ownership:

    • Purchase receipts and/or warranty cards, or

    • Bank or credit card statements, or

    • Serial numbers (photos or written records).


How Reimbursement is Calculated

Reimbursement is based on:

  • The value of belongings at the time of loss, and

  • Market data available when the claim is reviewed.


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