Archive for September, 2007

I would like to purchase a cancellation policy for an amount less than my trip costs. May I self insure for a portion of the trip?

Some travel insurance plans require you to insure the full prepaid non-refu ...

Do travel insurance policies cover personal liability?

No, travel insurance policies do not generally cover you for personal liabi ...

I plan on participating in hazardous sports during my vacation. Will the insurance cover me if I get hurt?

Most all travel insurance policies have exclusions for hazardous sports. R ...

What is the difference between trip cancellation and trip interruption?

The “trip cancellation” benefit covers you in the event you hav ...

I am a resident of Canada and looking for travel insurance. Do you have policies that would provide cover for me?

Yes, there are a number of carriers that provide travel insurance for Canad ...

Does the pre-existing condition exclusion apply to a non traveling family member?

For most all travel insurance policies, the pre-existing condition exclusio ...

I am currently taking prescription medication. Will this be considered a pre-existing condition?

For many policies, in the event a medical condition is treated or controlle ...

When purchasing travel insurance, do I use my age at the time I will be traveling or my age at the time of purchase?

You should enter theĀ age you are on the date you purchase the travel insur ...

In the event a hurricane watch or warning is issued that impacts my travel plans, may I still purchase travel insurance?

Most travel insurance policies must be purchased prior to the storm being ...

Am I required to insure the full prepaid, nonrefundable trip costs when I purchase travel insurance?

Most travel insurance companies recommend you purchase insurance for the fu ...



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