Cancellation

Can I cancel if there is a terrorist attack?

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Short Answer

Yes, Trip Cancellation or Trip Interruption coverage may provide coverage if there is a terrorist attack in a city listed in your itinerary prior to or during your covered trip.

More Detail

If a terrorist attack occurs in a city listed in your itinerary prior to or during your trip, coverage for Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption may be available.

Some policies include Terrorism coverage within the Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption benefits. This allows you to cancel or interrupt your trip due to a terrorist attack that occurs in your departure city or a city listed on your itinerary. In most cases, to qualify for this benefit the attack must meet specific criteria. This criteria is dependent on the travel insurance policy. Common requirements include:

– The incident must occur in a city listed on your itinerary
– The incident must occur within a specified time period of your arrival, usually 7-30 days
– The incident must be deemed an act of terrorism by the US Department of State and must meet the policies specified requirements
– Some policies require that there have been no recent terrorist incidents in the same city within a specified period of time

View Terrorism coverage for all policies available on Squaremouth: https://www.squaremouth.com/travel-insurance-benefits/terrorism/long-text

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This information can vary based on the travel insurance policy. Please review the policy certificate to verify coverage. If you have questions about a specific policy, please contact us directly at 800-240-0369. Our customer service representatives are available from 8am to 10pm ET seven days a week and are delighted to help!