How early should you buy travel insurance?

You can purchase insurance at any time. You can chose the start date and end date on the application. Since the coverage can start as early as the next day, consider buying it at least a day prior to your departure. For trip insurance situations, it's best to purchase insurance as soon as you purchase your plane tickets or make any non-cancelable reservations.

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