Articles
May 20, 2013
Three Things Not Covered By Standard Travel Insurance Plans
When you pack your bags, pack your travel insurance. Unexpected sickness or injury can occur anywhere. If it does when you're away from home, additional complications can arise. Depending on the medical emergency and destination, costs for treatment range from pocket change to your life's savings. But travel insurance to…
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Why Certain Destinations May Not Have Travel Insurance Options
When making travel insurance plans, it is important to understand that certain travel destinations may not have travel insurance options. There are a variety of reasons why travel insurance plans may be changed with the discovery that no travel insurance is available for certain planned destinations. With the state of…
Read more →May 13, 2013
What To Look For In Any Travel Insurance Policy
When planning a trip ahead of time, it is important to consider a travel insurance policy. There are several types of travel insurance to be purchased. Knowing what to look for in any travel policy will save possible headaches and stress during a trip. The policies can be useful when…
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May 6, 2013
Why Travel Insurance is Important For Newlywed Couples
One of the most significant and major life-changing events is getting married. Many newlywed couples plan their dream wedding for years, followed by an exotic and celebratory honeymoon afterwards. Jetting off to a tropical Caribbean island, sailing into the sunset on a majestic cruise line, or trekking the Great Wall…
Read more →Apr 26, 2013
How Travel Insurance Changed During The Fiscal Crisis
Most travelers are well advised to purchase travel insurance coverage before embarking on a trip, but it is important to know what you are buying and from whom. In the wake of the recent fiscal crisis, many insurers are not solvent or do not provide the coverage they once did,…
Read more →Apr 16, 2013
3 Ways Travel Insurance Secures Lost Luggage And Baggage Theft
Travel insurance with coverage for lost luggage as well as damaged or stolen baggage is essential to supplement minimal liability coverage offered by airlines. When a traveler's claim is denied by an international airline, innkeeper or other service provider, travel insurance for lost luggage and stolen baggage can provide compensation…
Read more →Apr 8, 2013
3 Ways Your Travel Insurance Carrier Can Provide Emergency Cash
Purchasing a comprehensive policy from a travel insurance carrier who offers emergency cash overseas is one of the most important decisions a traveler can make. The security of being able to access emergency cash from overseas has extreme importance for business travelers, students and anyone traveling overseas. In emergency situations…
Read more →Apr 6, 2013
How Airport Security Measures Have Impacted The Travel Insurance Industry
New airport security measures including the full-body scanner are almost universally reviled by Americans traveling to foreign and domestic destinations. While the TSA is doing their best to ensure that flying is as safe as possible for all travelers as well as airline employees and the general public, many of…
Read more →Apr 4, 2013
Why You Should Consider Buying Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is an optional part of any worldwide vacation plans. While some travelers do not see the need for the additional cost, it is an important safety net that can come in handy when something goes wrong during your trip. Here are some of the benefits you can receive…
Read more →Apr 1, 2013
How Travel Insurance is Regulated
How is travel insurance regulated? This is quite a complex, but interesting, question. In the United States, over the years, the regulation of all insurance sold has passed back and forth between the states and the federal government. The quandary has always been, since most insurance companies sell insurance in…
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Mar 29, 2013
Interesting Statistics About Cruises
The cruise industry is now a thriving and vibrant part of the global tourism enterprise. In 2011, the industry generated 29.3 billion dollars in worldwide revenue, and North America accounted for approximately 59 percent of the entire cruise market. About 19.2 million people around the globe elected to take a…
Read more →Mar 17, 2013
Interesting Travel Insurance Statistics
Purchasing travel insurance is always a good idea if you are going on a trip overseas. Having trip insurance makes it easier to receive health care while in a foreign country, makes it easier to get your belongings replaced if they are lost or even get you home if your…
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