Maybe. I've found not all are the same. Check your H.O. policy. Also check Auto Club, AARP (I just threw that in for the hell of it!) & your auto insurance; some (Used to, anyway) have coverage, though may be limited; for certain items while on any kind of trip. (Applicable) deductible will come into play & there may be a limit, especially: cash & jewelery. Some insurance policies may not cover a loss outside your home country. I believe a proof of loss\ police report, whether stolen or lost, would be required in any case. A sales receipt or appraisal--Especially, jewelry--may be required.Originally Posted by bucknaway
In Bangkok one of the places to go to file a report is the police station on Wireless Road near, & same side of the road as, the American passport office: where you'd go if you lost your passport and, as I recall, you'd also need to file a police report if you lost your passport--Plus a trip(s) to Thai Immigration Authority (Soi Suan Phlu--Off Sathorn Tai Road, I think.) if you were traveling with a (Extended) visa.
I know you didn't ask that last bit but thought I'd mention it.
(In for a penny...) If you ever lose, not only, Travelers Checks but anything you might also check with American Express*. (Don't expect to have the checks replaced with "a quick phone call." Expect two round-trips to their office and a two-page report to fill out*--But--AmEx found it! I was saved having to get, among other things; a new passport & new visa @ about $150 + taxis + extra days in Bangkok + phone calls to change bookings + aggravation (Priceless!).
*Have copies of all your travel documents: Passport, visa, tickets\e-ticket print-out, boarding pass (Stubs), credit\bank cards (Including the back side), T'ck numbers, blood type, prescriptions, incl. eye-glass. (Receipts?) You never know when you may wish you had.
You might consider having I.D. info etched on your valuables. And photos of your valuables--With you & at home.
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