Why Do You Need Wedding Insurance?

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The Wedding Protector Plan® from Travelers helps couples protect their special day, which can be a significant financial investment. Merely hoping, planning and dreaming may not suffice. A wedding insurance policy can help safeguard your special occasion.

45% of Travelers wedding claims in 2023 were due to vendor issues. 18% were due to property damage caused by wedding day accidents. Extreme catastrophic weather conditions, certain illnesses and injuries, and more account for the rest of the most common wedding insurance claims. Wedding insurance is important because as much as we hope and dream for a perfect wedding, things can go wrong, and you want to be protected.

Your Big Day Deserves Big Protection infographic, see details below.

As you embark on your wedding planning, it’s important to consider unplanned loss scenarios that could impact your wedding. Some of the most common claims Travelers saw in 2023 include:

  • Vendor issues - 45%
  • Property damage - 18%
  • Illness/injury - 14%
  • Weather - 12%
  • Military deployment - 6%
  • Other - 5%

Get a quote for wedding insurance from Travelers today. 

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