Do I get my travel insurance before or after I book my flight?

Question

I was planning on getting it afterwards but noticed that it covers costs if your trip is cancelled so would this mean I have to get the insurance first?

Answer 1

some companies wont book a flight unless you have insurance - so check with them over that

Answer 2

we booked ours after and it didnt matter we were still covered

Answer 3

It doesn't matter if you buy it before or after. Once you have got it, you are covered.

Answer 4

I tend to book flights/ accommodation first so i know exactly when and if i am defiantly going then book insurance after