http://www.squaremouth.com/travel-advice Squaremouth Travel Insurance Information Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:00:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Most travel insurance polices have a very broad definition of family member which include child, spouse's child, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, brother, sister, mother, father, grandparents, grandchild, step-brother, step-sister, step-parents, parents-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, legal guardian, caregiver, and legal ward. The policy certificate will list the specific definition ... http://www.squaremouth.com/travel-advice/what-is-meant-by-immediate-family-member/ Yes, some travel insurance policies will cover "cancel for work" reasons. This is typically an optional coverage for an additional premium of $24 - $30 per person and must be purchased within 14 - 21 days of the initial trip deposit. http://www.squaremouth.com/travel-advice/we-are-planning-a-trip-to-australia-and-fear-my-husband-might-not-be-able-to-go-for-business-reasons-will-travel-insurance-cover-this/ Unfortunately, most travel insurance policies have a general exclusion that reads:  This plan does not cover any loss caused by or resulting from war, invasion, acts of foreign countries, hostilities between nations (whether declared or not) civil war. However, some policies offer a cancel for any reason benefit typically payable ... http://www.squaremouth.com/travel-advice/will-trip-cancellation-and-interruption-cover-if-my-active-duty-soldier-son-becomes-a-casualty/ You may buy travel insurance to cover any cash loss. Trip costs paid with frequent flier miles or reward points are not insurable. http://www.squaremouth.com/travel-advice/will-trip-cancellation-cover-for-accommodations-booked-with-amex-reward-points/ This article has been reproduced from Elvia's website. The Benefits of Traveling with Elvia You’ve got enough baggage for your trip. Why add to it with worry about potential mishaps? At Elvia, we want to lighten your load. We offer protection that keeps you covered and carefree—no matter where your travels bring ... http://www.squaremouth.com/travel-advice/the-benefits-of-traveling-with-elvia/ This article has been reproduced from TravelSafe's website. Over 70% of U.S. travelers now purchase travel insurance when booking their trip through a travel agent. Quite simply, they do it because it's a smart decision. Approximately one in 6 travelers have had to file a claim. Still not convinced that travel insurance ... http://www.squaremouth.com/travel-advice/why-buy-travel-insurance/ Most all travel insurance policies provide 24 hour assistance services. If you need medical assistance while traveling, contact the emergency assistance number listed in your travel insurance policy documentation. http://www.squaremouth.com/travel-advice/who-should-i-call-if-i-need-medical-assistance-while-i-am-traveling/ This article has been reproduced from TravelSafe's website. Effective immediately, any traveler purchasing a TravelSafe Insurance Plan can now automatically register their medical information for free with our new Partner Global Xpi. Registering with Global Xpi (Express Patient Information) assures that your essential emergency medical information is available online to healthcare providers ... http://www.squaremouth.com/travel-advice/travelsafe-travel-insurance-offers-free-online-medical-records/ Travel Medical Insurance is more comprehensive than Evacuation Coverage. Travel Medical Insurance not only covers medically-necessary evacuation costs, but it also pays expenses to physicians, hospitals and other medical providers. Evacuation Coverage pays for emergency transport to a facility with a higher level of care In the ... http://www.squaremouth.com/travel-advice/what-is-the-difference-between-travel-medical-insurance-and-medical-evacuation-insurance/ Many travel insurance policies offer coverage for trip cancellation and interruption if a trip is delayed, cancelled or interrupted due to a sanctioned union labor strike for an airline or other travel supplier, as long as the coverage effective date is prior to when the strike is ... http://www.squaremouth.com/travel-advice/does-travel-insurance-cover-cancellation-due-to-an-airline-strike/