More than 70 percent of all cruise passengers buy travel insurance, according to a 2006 consumer survey conducted by the U.S. Travel Insurance Association.

The survey also revealed that people are more likely to buy insurance when there are more factors out of their control, when there are considerable pre-paid, non-refundable expenses, and when they want protection from unforeseen events.

“The most common claim situation is that a sudden illness or injury in the family forces people to cancel a cruise,” said Jon Ansell, USTIA president.

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