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battleface – International Travel & Health Insurer of the Year in 2020

battleface was named the International Travel & Health Insurer of the Year in 2020 by the International Travel & Health Insurance Journal (ITIJ). The ITIJ awards showcase travel and health insurance companies who provide excellence and innovation across the board. battleface was recognized for their many accomplishments in 2020, including exceptional service and coverage for […]

Travel Insurance Trends Show Pandemic Impact on Holiday Travel, says Squaremouth

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Dec. 15, 2020 – US travelers are pivoting their Christmas travel plans, instead of canceling them, according to a new report by travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth.com. While the data collected shows expected trends, like less travel overall, it also reveals how travelers are adapting in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Decrease […]

Cancellation Travel Insurance Approaches 100% of Purchases for 2021 Trips

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. December 10, 2020 – The Covid-19 pandemic impacted virtually every traveler on the planet. Following this global shut down, travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth.com, is reporting 95% of policies purchased for trips in 2021 include trip cancellation coverage. “Trip cancellation has always been the primary driver of travel insurance purchases,” says Squaremouth […]

Cat 70 – Best Pandemic Travel Insurance Plans 2021 by Forbes

The following is an excerpt from an article on Forbes.com, published on January 5, 2021. “Is 2021 your year to break out into the world again and travel? If so, you may be looking at how to guard your trip against pandemic problems. One way is with travel insurance. To help you find the best pandemic […]

Tin Leg – Best Pandemic Travel Insurance Plans 2021 by Forbes

John Hancock – Best Travel Insurance Companies 2021 by Forbes

The following is an excerpt from an article on Forbes.com, published on January 5, 2021. “If you were waiting all of 2020 for a big vacation—or maybe even all your life—you’ll want the best travel insurance protection in case your trip goes south. To find the best travel insurance companies, we scored 15 essential benefits […]

Seven Corners – A Forbes 5-Star Travel Insurance Provider in 2021

The following is an excerpt from an article on Forbes.com, published on January 7, 2021. “If you were waiting all of 2020 for a big vacation—or maybe even all your life—you’ll want the best travel insurance protection in case your trip goes south. To find the best travel insurance companies, we scored 15 essential benefits […]

Unexpected Spike in Thanksgiving Travel and 3 More Surprising Trends, Reports Squaremouth

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. November 17, 2020 — Despite a global pandemic, more Americans than ever still plan to travel this Thanksgiving. Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, shares surprising new traveler behavior as the holiday season begins. Unusual Thanksgiving Travel Trends More US residents are traveling for Thanksgiving this year. Coverage for coronavirus is a new […]

Mandatory Travel Insurance Isn’t Always Enough, says Squaremouth

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. November 13, 2020 — Caribbean countries are seeing a spike in American tourists due to widespread border closures amid the coronavirus pandemic. In light of this increase in tourism, three of these popular destinations – The Bahamas, Jamaica, and Aruba – now require travelers to purchase insurance. However, travel insurance comparison site, […]

Demand for COVID-19 Coverage Drives Sales for Top Travel Insurance Providers

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. November 5, 2020 — US residents are eager to resume traveling, however concerns about the coronavirus are top of mind. Data from travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, shows that since the pandemic began, one-third of travelers searching for travel insurance want protection for COVID-19. Providers offering this coverage are in high demand, […]