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One of the things we often overlook when traveling is travel insurance. It’s something you feel like you never need because nothing has ever happened on the road but it’s something that every traveler has to have. That’s where World Nomads travel insurance comes into play and why you need it.
From lost luggage, trip delays, unexpected illness or injury, and death of a family member back home, sh*t happens when you least expect it to and that’s why travel insurance is a vital safety net.
Think about this – you wouldn’t drive without car insurance or own a home without home insurance.
With the world it is today, travel insurance is a mandatory component of any trip you take so here’s my review of World Nomad travel insurance and whether it’s worth it or not.
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World Nomads Travel Insurance Review
Here are my thoughts on World Nomads travel insurance product.
Not all insurance is created equal. In fact, insurance is one of those things that they purposely make so complicated and un-unified that you really need to know whether this makes sense for you.
Here’s what you need to know about World Nomads travel insurance to help you decide which plan makes sense for your trip.
Elephant in the room: COVID-19
I’d be remiss to not mention this first. Does World Nomads travel insurance cover COVID-19?
Yes.
In a nutshell, World Nomads doesn’t have explicit exclusions when it comes to COVID-19. This means that if you become sick with COVID-19 after you purchase a policy, they’ll cover the losses.
That said, if you read their wording, they are very careful to use words like some and may.
World Nomads will reimburse medical care and trip interruption related claims in situations where you become sick with COVID-19 or you have to cancel a trip to a destination the government issued an ‘Avoid all travel’ or ‘Avoid non-essential travel’ advisory for the country or region.
There are many caveats and exemptions though. So if you decide to travel to a country where there is already an advisory or your country has issued a travel ban, you won’t be covered.
Timing is also very important. For instance, if a border is closed or there’s a travel ban, the insurance wouldn’t cover cancellations unless an advisory was issued and your insurance was purchased before the advisory was issued.
Lastly, if you are diagnosed with COVID-19 before a trip, this is covered under ‘unexpected sickness’ and thus a valid reason to cancel a trip.
With too many combinations to consider, your best bet is to read the World Nomad COVID-19 FAQ.
Ultimately, World Nomads is one of few companies that are offering broad COVID-19 coverage. While it isn’t a specific line item in their policy, the key is that they aren’t excluding it.
>> Learn more: How does COVID-19 coverage work with World Nomads?
Who is World Nomads?
Founded in 2002 in Australia by Simon Monk, with an emphasis on creating a travel insurance products that travelers actually need.
Today, they cover travelers from over 150 countries, where they excels in is in sports and activity related coverage with strong coverage on things like baggage delay, lost luggage, and trip delay.
Over the years, their brand has grown in the travel community as they’ve invested significantly in travel content whether it’s about travel guides, responsible travel insights, or workshops on storytelling skills.
What’s covered by World Nomads and how much does it cost?
World Nomads sells two tiers of products. One is the Standard Plan and the other is the Explorer Plan.
The coverage for each of these plans doesn’t change but it’s the price that does based on your age and duration, and the countries visited.
Since we have an audience that is from all over the world, I wanted to break down the coverage and costs by a few countries as it is drastically different based on your country or residence.
For these quotes, they are based on a two-week vacation to Peru for a 30-year-old which is something you’d need for a 2 week Peru itinerary.
Pay attention to what is covered and the amount limits.
US Resident
| World Nomads (US Resident) | Standard Plan Coverage Limits | Explorer Plan Coverage Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Accident & Sickness Medical Expense | $100,000 | $100,000 |
| Emergency Dental | $750 | $750 |
| Hospital Advancement | $500 | $500 |
| Pre-existing Medical Conditions | Not covered | Not covered |
| Emergency Evacuation | $300,000 | $500,000 |
| Repatriation of Remains | $300,000 | $500,000 |
| Non-Medical Emergency Transportation | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Trip Cancellation | $2,500 | $10,000 |
| Trip Interruption | $2,500 | $10,000 |
| Trip Delay | $500 | $1,500 |
| Daily Limit | $250 | $250 |
| Baggage & Personal Effects | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Per Article Limit | $500 | $1,500 |
| Combined Maximum Benefit (for jewelry, watches, silver, gold, or platinum items, or furs) | $500 | $500 |
| Baggage Delay (outward journey only) | $750 | $750 |
| Daily Limit | $150 | $150 |
| Rental Car Damage (not available in NY, OR or TX) | Not included | $35,000 |
| Accidental Death & Dismemberment | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Generali Global Assistance 24-Hour Services | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Adventure Sports & Activities | Standard Plan Sports & Activities as listed for U.S. residents | Standard & Explorer Plan Sports & Activities as listed for U.S. residents |
| Policy Cost | $72 USD | $115 USD |
Important things to note:
- Insurance policy covers you, the policy holder and one travel companions (sharing travel arrangements and prepaid accommodation)
- Pre-existing health conditions are not covered at all in the US.
- World Nomads also offers domestic travel insurance if you’re traveling 100 miles from your home.
- You need to report theft of baggage and personal belongings to the police and this doesn’t cover leaving bags behind accidentally or gear in an unattendedcar.
- Natural disasters that were forecast or announced prior to your purchasing coverage.
- Baggage delay doesn’t come into effect for your return flight home.
Canadian Resident
| World Nomads (Canadian Resident) | Standard Plan Coverage Limits | Explorer Plan Coverage Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Accident & Sickness Medical Expense | $5,000,000 | $10,000,000 |
| Non-GHIP Emergency Medican Expense | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| Meals & Accommodation | $1,500 | $2,500 |
| Emergency Dental for Injury | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Emergency Dental for Sickness | $500 | $500 |
| Beside Companion Travel and Subsistence ($150 CAD/day for up to 10 days) | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Emergency Professional Services (physiotherapist, chiropractor, chiropodist, podiatrist, osteopath) | $250 | $250 |
| Pre-existing Medical Conditions | Not covered | Not covered |
| Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation | $500,000 | $500,000 |
| Repatriation of Remains | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Trip Cancellation | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Trip Interruption | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Trip Delay | $700 | $1,400 |
| Flight Accident | $50,000 | $100,000 |
| Travel Accident (anything Flight Accident doesn't cover) | $10,000 | $25,000 |
| Baggage & Personal Effects Theft or Damage | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Per Article Limit | $500 | $1,000 |
| Baggage Delay | $100 | $500 |
| Travel Documents Thefts or Damage (passport, driver'se license, birth certificate, or travel visa) | $200 | $1,000 |
| Sporting Equipment Theft or Loss | $1,000 | $2,500 |
| Sports Equipment Delay | $400 | $1,500 |
| 24/7 Worldwide Emergency Medical assistance | Included | Included |
| LiveTravel Emergency Travel Assistance & Bag Trak | Included | Included |
| Worldwide Security Assistance | Included | Included |
| Adventure Sports & Activities | Standard Plan | Standard Plan |
| Policy Cost | $86 CAD | $102 CAD |
Important things to note:
- Insurance policy covers you, the policy holder and up to 3 travel companions (sharing travel arrangements and prepaid accommodation)
- Pre-existing health conditions are not covered at all in the Canada.
- Medical care or treatment that is not payable under your GHIP (government health insurance plan) or any other insurance plan.
- Be careful about travel to a country that the Canadian government has advised travelers not to visit. If you travel there with this insurance and there is a terrorist attack, you will not be covered. The same principle applies for natural disasters known before you buy your policy and you still go to that region.
- If your visa is refused, trip cancellation will not apply.
- Gear isn’t covered if they’re checked into your luggage and if something is stolen outside of your supervision. Anything lost must also be officially reported to the police.
- World Nomads also offers domestic travel insurance if you’re traveling out of province.
- Emergency dental doesn’t cover damage to dentures, dental prostheses, crowns, or bridges that aren’t permanently attached.
- Baggage delay doesn’t come into effect for your return flight home.
UK Resident
| World Nomads (UK Resident) to Peru | Standard Plan Coverage Limits | Explorer Plan Coverage Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Expenses Overseas | £5,000,000 | £100,000,000 |
| Emergency Dental Treatment | £300 | £500 |
| Prescribed Physiotherapy | £150 | £500 |
| Counselling Services | £250 | £250 |
| Local Funeral Expenses or Repatriation | £5,000 | £5,000 |
| Out-of-pocket Expenses in Hospital | £200 | £1,000 |
| Personal Accident | £10,000 | £25,000 |
| Trip Cancellation | £3,000 | £5,000 |
| Trip Curtailment (return home early) | £3,000 | £5,000 |
| Trip Resumption (resume trip overseas after repatriation or curtailment) | Not included | £1,500 |
| Trip Delay | Not included | £1,500 |
| Phone, Internet, Refreshments | - | £200 |
| Additional travel and accommodation | - | £1,000 |
| Missed Connection | Not included | £1,000 |
| Natural Catastrophe | Not included | £1,000 |
| Hijack | Not included | £2,000 |
| Daily limit for every 24 hours detianed | - | £100 |
| Baggage Damage | £1,000 | £2,000 |
| Per Article Limit | £125 | £250 |
| Total Valuables Limit | £250 | £500 |
| Delayed baggage | £100 | £220 |
| Accidental Loss or Theft of Money (requires written police report) | Not included | £500 |
| Passport and Travel Documents | £300 | £600 |
| Personal Liability | £2,000,000 | £2,000,000 |
| Rental Car Excess | Not included | £1,500 |
| Policy Cost | £55 | £67 |
Important things to note:
- Pre-existing medical conditions as defined in the policy wording are not covered.
- If you are traveling to a country where the NHS has a reciprocal healthcare agreement, such as EU countries, Australia or New Zealand, you will need to apply for reciprocal health cover before you leave the UK.
- If you booked a one-way ticket to your destination, insurance will not pay for your return home.
- Be careful about travel to a country that the FCO has advised travelers not to visit. If you travel there with this insurance and there is a terrorist attack, you will not be covered. The same principle applies for natural disasters known before you buy your policy and you still go to that region.
- For lost luggage, if it was stolen from an unattended vehicle from 9PM to 9AM, they will not cover the items. Lost items also need to be reported to the police.
- If your visa is refused, trip cancellation will not apply.
- Baggage delay doesn’t come into effect for your return flight home.
Australian Resident
| World Nomads (Australian Resident) to Peru | Standard Plan Coverage Limits | Explorer Plan Coverage Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Overseas Medical Expenses (broad coverage) | $5,000,000 | Unlimited |
| Emergency Dental Treatment | $500 | $500 |
| 24 Hour Assistance | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Emergency Medical Transport & Repatriation | $500,000 | Unlimited |
| Trip Cancellation | $3,500 | Unlimited |
| Out-of-pocket Expenses in Hospital | Not included | $5,000 |
| Alternative therapies (chiropractor, acupuncturist, or osteopath) | Not included | $500 |
| Clinican Psychology After Assault or Trauma | Not included | $200 |
| Local Funeral Expenses or Repatriation of Remains | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Accidental Death & Permanent Total Disablement | Not included | $12,500 |
| Trip Interruption Costs | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Compassionate Emergency Visit Home | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Trip Resumption (resume trip overseas after repatriation or curtailment) | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Theft or Damage to Baggage & Personal Items (specific limits for item types) | $2,000 | $10,000 |
| Baggage Delay | $300 | $450 |
| Hire of Sporting Equipment (if yours is delayed) | Not included | $1,000 |
| Kidnap or Hijack | Not included | $2,500 |
| For every day you're detained | Not included | $250 |
| Rental Vehical Insurance Excess | Not included | $3,000 |
| Return of Rental Vehicle (if medically unfit to drive) | Not included | $500 |
| Credit Repayment for Full Time Students (in event of death or permanently disabled) | Not included | $2,500 |
| Personal Liability | $1,000,000 | $2,500,000 |
| Policy Cost | $93 AUD | $125 AUD |
Important things to note:
- The World Nomads policies forAustralian residentscover 23 pre-existing conditions which are specifically mentioned in the policy.For travelers whose conditions aren’t listed and for travelers form all other countries of residence, there is no cover.
- Gear or equipment that you use for professional purposes is not covered.
- Be careful about travel to a country that the Australian government has advised travelers not to visit. If you travel there with this insurance and there is a terrorist attack, you will not be covered. The same principle applies for natural disasters known before you buy your policy and you still go to that region.
- Gear isn’t covered if they’re checked into your luggage and if something is stolen outside of your supervision. Anything lost must also be officially reported to the police.
- Any gear left in the car overnight or in an unlocked vehicle is not covered.
- You can’t change your mind about a place if a natural disaster predicted hasn’t actually happened.
- Baggage delay doesn’t come into effect for your return flight home.
Sports coverage
When it comes to sports and adventure, you want to make sure that what you have planned in your itinerary is included in your insurance policy.
Every policy is slightly different and so what you need to do is to literally go through the list of sports that’s on the approved list.
Luckily, World Nomads makes this easy for you with explicit lists that are specific to your country of origin.
Activities, Sports, and Adventures Covered
When you click on the above, you’ll see that the activities are broken out by “Included for all” which is the Standard Plan and “Optional extras” which is the Explorer Plan.
What about extreme sports?
When you think about extreme sports, you’re probably thinking about skydiving, scuba diving, hot air ballooning, and heli-skiing.
Each of those things is covered by World Nomads travel insurance in the Explorer Plan (for US residents).
The Explorer Plan covers the more extreme activities such as free soloing, Running of the Bulls (with real bulls), shark cave diving, and spelunking.
To see the full list including conditions and exclusions, the best way to see a full list of sports is after you get a quote.
From the list of coverages, expand “Covered Adventure Sports listed in Policy”. In there is a link that has a list of all of the activities, sports and adventures that are covered for your particular country (i.e. US, Canada, UK).
NOTE: In Canada, coverage for sports is the same between the Standard and Explorer plan. If you’re looking to do an extreme sports such as backcountry skiing (considered to be a Level 3 sport), you will need to identify that as an add-on. The quote will show this as a “Sports & Activities Premium”. As an example, one week could be an additional $33.48 CAD. In the UK, this is similar and could be an additional £26.57 for one week.
How to choose the World Nomads Insurance coverage
I love that World Nomads keeps it simple and only offers essentially two products – Standard and Explorer.
Here are a couple of things to think about when deciding which one to buy.
- Budget – If you’re on a budget, Standard is cheaper.
- Extreme sports – If you think you’re going to be doing anything on the more extreme end, the Explorer Plan is a no brainer.
- Better safe than sorry – In most cases, the two plans are only off by $30-$40 for a 2 week trip. For the additional features and increased limits, it may be worth it.
Should you consider other insurance providers?
We are always a big proponents of price comparison.
As you shop around, you’ll be increasingly annoyed by how difficult it is to compare apples to apples. Every single provider has different coverages or they name/define things differently. Dig into the policy itself and the exceptions are different too.
Here’s more food for thought:
- Do you own a premium travel credit card? – Look at the included coverage there. The American Express Platinum Card in Canada covers many of the same things for the first 15 days of your trip. In this case, you might just want to add a supplemental basic medical insurance policy which is much cheaper.
- Compare quickly – In Canada, RATESDOTCA make things easy to get multiple quotes quickly.
- Are you a nomad? – While World Nomads does work well as nomad travel insurance, guys like SafetyWing have a nomad product that is worth a look.
- Is multi-trip important? – If you travel a lot but not necessarily in one big burst, there are multi-trip insurance policies out there.
- Need more repatriation coverage? – Medjet specializes in this and is worth taking a look at.
- Seniors – If you’re beyond the age limit for World Nomads, Insure My Trip is a good one to consider as they have better policies designed for seniors.
How to get a quote for World Nomads
It’s pretty easy to get a quote from World Nomads. All you have to do is input the details after clicking on the button and you’ll know your coverage and costs right away.
Get WorldNomads Quote
TIP: If you want to make sure you’re covered for all countries or have open-ended plans, make sure to put “Worldwide” in the countries field.
The actual insurance underwriters
While World Nomads is the global brand, their insurance products are technically underwritten by local companies that operate in the same country as the traveler.
USA – Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company a reputable Fortune 100 insurance company that’s been around since 1925.
Canada – World Nomads travel insurance is underwritten by AIG. Headquartered in Toronto, they’ve been selling insurance products for 50 years and one of the primary insurance providers when you search on RATESDOTCA.
UK and Australia – AXA is the company that administers the insurance if you’re a resident of one of these two countries. AXA is a French multinational insurance firm headquartered in Paris with multiple lines of business globally.
When you look at the individual policy charts for each country, you’ll notice that coverage is completely different for each country. The limits are different and the types of coverage is different.
What isn’t covered by travel insurance
Insurance companies are great at telling you all the things they cover but that doesn’t help in trying to figure out what they’re missing.
Here are a few key things:
- Pre-existing conditions – Australia is the only country that allows for some conditions but otherwise, anything you’re sick with before you go can’t be used as a reason for a claim (i.e. trip cancellation,
- If you know about it beforehand and you still go, it’s your fault – This covers everything from terrorism, natural disasters, and COVID-19.
- Doing something stupid – This is common sense but if you do something illegal, dumb, or unsafe, they’re not going to cover you. This also includes drug or alcohol-related incidents.
- Extreme sports you’re not covered for – If you opted for the Explorer Plan, most likely you’re good but the Standard Plan is much more limited to the extreme sports.
- Being careless with your belongings – While it’s cool that theft is covered, if you accidentally leave something at the airport or leave your things in the car overnight, you won’t be covered.
- Government issued warnings matter – For instance, if there’s civil unrest in a country you’re in and there hasn’t been an evacuation notice issued by your country, you might not be covered.
- Normal medical things – If it’s not an emergency because of an accident, it’s most likely not covered like needing a general check-up or you’re pregnant and you need to deliver while traveling.
- Coverage ends when you get home – As a general rule of thumb, once you get home, the expectation is that your home-based insurance will kick in so your travel insurance immediately ends.
At the end of the day, World Nomads offers great all-around travel insurance but it isn’t health insurance, nor is it gear insurance.
Pros and Cons of World Nomads
One thing you’ll learn pretty quickly with World Nomads is that they understand what it’s like to be a traveler and can translate its policy gibberish into regular English. That’s a welcome relief because insurance companies love to be ambiguous.
That said the policies World Nomads sells isn’t perfect.
Pros:
- Affordable prices.
- Simple product line.
- Great all-around coverage.
- Easy to submit claims online.
- Quality 24/7 service built-in.
Cons:
- Policy doesn’t cover travelers 70 or older in the US, 66 or older in Canada, 65 or older in the UK, and 70 or older in Australia.
- Insurance is underwritten by other companies so you may still need to be in touch with those companies.
- Longest policy you can currently purchase is 180 days in the US, or a year in Canada, UK, and Australia.
- Minimal coverage for electronic gear other than theft.
- Pricing can range quite a bit with age and destinations included on your itinerary.
- You can’t extend your policy but you can buy a new policy to go on top.
Tips for Travel Insurance
Here are a couple of useful tips that you should remember when purchasing and using travel insurance. These could save you a lot of head ache down the road.
- Read the policy – As boring as it sounds, it’s the only way to know the full coverage end to end.
- Ask questions – If there’s something that isn’t clear, call World Nomads.
- File your claim ASAP – If something does arise, make sure you get in touch with World Nomads right away to start your claim and find out what you need to do.
- Follow instructions carefully – When it comes to filing claims, they’ll be asking for very specific items. Don’t miss anything and fill them out accurately.
- Meticulous documentation – In the case of any emergency situation, make sure to capture as much of the incident as possible whether it’s on paper or on camera. In the case you know a reimbursem*nt is involved, keep all your receipts and paperwork (including police report).
- Take a photo of your bag and all of its content – Sounds overkill but this way you have a time-stamped piece of evidence proving what you left home with and what is yours.
- Buy insurance for your whole trip – It’s much more cost effective to purchase one big block of insurance at once instead of buying 2 weeks and adding 2 weeks later. This also ensures that your policy doesn’t lapse during your vacation.
- Know your limits – Insurance is a fine balancing act of coverage limits and the policy cost you have to pay. Each line item has a maximum limit you can file a claim for. If your incident ends up costing more,
- Travel companion – Some insurance line items covers your travel companion(s). Make sure that your flights, other transportation, and accommodations are booked together to make sure there’s no confusion.
- Avoid one-way flights – If possible, book round trip flights. It’s possible that you could be denied a return flight home if you only purchased a one-way ticket.
- Planned trips home – Under the policy, you can return home once if it’s not an unexpected emergency. For nomads, this may be a problem for long-term policies.
- Have your policy on you – Yes you can probably have it on your phone as a screenshot or be able to access your policy by logging into World Nomads but you’re way better off in having a little printout of your policy with the number and support contact number.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does World Nomads offer multi-trip travel insurance?
No, World Nomads only offers single-trip comprehensive travel insurance which means that it’s for one continuous trip.
Can you double dip coverage with a credit card?
Technically you could. Some premium credit cards cover the first 15 days of your trip and so if you filed a claim to both and they don’t know about it, you might be able to pull it off.
Does World Nomads cover my drone?
No, drones are not covered. If you’re looking for drone coverage, you’ll need specialty insurance.
Can you extend an insurance policy after it has ended?
You can extend your policy online if you’re a resident of the Canada, UK, and Australia. Unfortunately you can’t extend your policy if you’re from the US. In that case, you can only purchase a new policy.
Can you upgrade World Nomads insurance from Standard to Explorer afterwards?
No, this is not possible.
Is multi-trip travel insurance a better idea than a single-trip insurance policy?
In some countries, you’re able to purchase a full year of World Nomads travel insurance which will give you coverage for anywhere you go if you select “Worldwide” in your policy which in effect.
What happens if an airline, tour operator, or hotel goes bankrupt?
To be covered, the bankruptcy must have happenedmore than14 daysafter the effective date of your policy (being 12AM local time at your destination the day after the premium is received). However, if the company is still operating after declaring bankruptcy or an alternative has been offered, you won’t be covered. Change fees are of course covered.
How long does it take for claims to pay out?
This is honestly an “it depends” answer. Since the underwritters are different for each country or residence and factoring the complexity of the complaint, it could take a few weeks or longer.
Can you return home in between your trip?
You are allowed to return home once during the duration of the policy in the case that it isn’t an emergency.
Can you purchase World Nomads insurance if already overseas?
Yes, you can. For Americans, there’s no grace period. For Canadians, there’s a grace period of 48 hours for coverage to begin after the issue of your certificate and 72 hours for Australians and Brits. That said, for Australians and Brits, emergency overseas medical expense and emergency transport expenses kick in right away.
Are there countries not covered by World Nomads?
Aside from countries that have an advisory against them by your home country, these countries are explicitly not covered:
• Iran
• Syria
• Sudan
• North Korea
• Crimea region
• Cuba
Does travel insurance replace car rental insurance?
No. If you look at all of the insurance offered by World Nomads, only Americans have some coverage for car rental damage under the Explorer Plan. Your best bet is to make sure you book your car rental with a premium credit card or pay for extra coverage.
How does extreme sport coverage work for World Nomads?
Extreme sports insurance from World Nomads works a little differently between Canada, UK, and United States. In the US, the Explorer plan includes coverage extreme sports without additional cost. In Canada and the UK, it is capable of this coverage between both Standard and Explorer plan but additional cost is required.
Is World Nomads worth it?
As much as we’d like to think that nothing would ever happen to us when we’re travelling, you just never know.
As a travel insurance company, World Nomads is a well-known player on the market.
Cost-wise, they’re reasonable for the coverage that you get. You might be able to find something cheaper if you shop around but you’ll definitely have to sacrifice something.
Where World Nomad excels is in its sports and adventure activities especially if you opt for the Explorer Plan.
Lastly you’ll notice that they are built for the modern-day traveler. Instead of hitting you in the face with insurance jargon, you’re talking to real people that want to help.
Of course, as with all insurance products, you’re going to want to make sure you read the policy as there are a ton of nuances to how things work if something does happen.
We hope this helps in better understanding how World Nomads travel insurance works in this review. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to leave a comment below.
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