Covid-19 Pandemic
We understand travelers are concerned about the pandemic. Travel insurance benefits are still available, including coverage for cancellations, medical emergencies, travel delays due to quarantine, and Cancel For Any Reason.
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Squaremouth helps travelers quickly quote, compare, and buy travel insurance. Our goal is to help every customer find the best policy for their trip for the lowest possible price. Once you have entered your trip details and traveler information into our comparison engine, you will be presented a list of all available policies for your trip. We recommend sorting policies by least expensive to most expensive, and using our side-by-side comparison tool to choose the least expensive policy that matches your coverage needs.
There are two primary reasons travelers buy insurance: to protect their financial investment through Trip Cancellation coverage, or to protect themselves from costly medical expenses in the event of an accident or emergency during their trip. However, the policies on Squaremouth.com are comprehensive and are designed to cover a wide range of other traveler concerns.
Squaremouth provides a list of countries that require travel medical insurance that covers Covid-19,
or other medical reasons, and explains which standards you must meet to enter each country.
The pandemic impacted just about every country worldwide, leading to new regulations travelers must follow to enter certain countries. Even before the pandemic, this had been a growing trend. Amid the pandemic, countries adding requirements typically mandate coverage for Covid-19 medical expenses, and may have other requirements like coverage for a quarantine.
Several countries have added Covid-19 travel insurance requirements, and continue to do so, including:
On April 12, 2020, Squaremouth’s business came to a near halt, with 12 sales, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Two years later, we sent each of those customers $1,200 as a thank you.
Like many travel companies, we immediately felt the impact of the pandemic. When travel was shut down in 2020, our business also came to a standstill. Despite a 90% decline, we pledged to keep our entire staff at full pay, without any layoffs.
These 12 customers helped keep our company morale high when sales were low. Now, two years later, travelers have regained their confidence, and our business has recovered.
These 12 people embody the resilience of travelers and represent one of the most pivotal days in Squaremouth history. So to say thank you, we sent them each $1,200.
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In general, the cost for a comprehensive policy with Trip Cancellation is typically between 5% and 10% of the total trip cost. Travelers who choose not to insure the cost of their trip can expect to pay much less.
What is the cost of travel insurance?The financial cost of traveling can be significant, as airfare, hotels, and other trip activities can compound quickly. Adding to that total by buying trip insurance may not sound great, but it can help travelers save a lot of money.
Is travel insurance worth it?Important Travel Insurance Information
Here are some of our most frequently asked questions from travelers like you.
Who Needs Travel Insurance?
Travelers should consider buying travel insurance if they want to protect themselves from a financial loss before or during their trip, especially if they have planned an expensive trip, or have a specific concern that would impact their vacation. Most policies include benefits that can cover major concerns, including trip cancellations, medical emergencies, and travel delays, among others.
What Does Travel Insurance Cover?
Travel insurance is designed to cover the most common concerns that may impact a trip, including cancellations, medical emergencies, travel delays, and lost luggage. Common covered scenarios include an illness or injury preventing a traveler from departing, severe weather impacting their plans, or a medical emergency during their vacation, among others.
How Much Does a Policy Usually Cost?
The cost of a travel insurance policy depends on four primary factors: trip cost, traveler age, trip length, and coverage amounts. In general, a comprehensive policy with Trip Cancellation typically costs between 5% and 10% of the total trip cost. However, a policy without an insured trip cost will be significantly less expensive.
When is the Best Time to Buy a Travel Insurance Policy?
The best time to buy depends on the coverage a traveler needs. Trip Cancellation policies can be purchased up until the day before they leave. However, only unforeseen events can be covered, so we recommend travelers who want cancellation benefits buy as soon as possible. Travelers who primarily want medical coverage during their trip can buy anytime up until the day before they leave.
How Does Travel Insurance Work?
Trip insurance is designed to protect travelers in case something goes wrong that impacts their trip. This includes financial reimbursement if their trip is canceled before they depart, as well as medical benefits, travel delay coverage, and other benefits that can cover them while they are traveling.
Can I Buy Coverage for Covid-19?
Most travel insurance policies can cover travelers who contract Covid-19. The best travel insurance during Covid includes coverage for travelers who contract the virus and must cancel their trip ahead of time, need medical treatment while traveling, or are required to quarantine.
For detailed and frequently updated coverage information, please review Squaremouth’s Covid-19 Travel Insurance Guide.
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