Rare Travel Disruptions Highlight the Need to Buy Travel Insurance Early

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., June 29, 2023 — From wildfires to FAA outages, 2023 has been plagued with unusual travel disruptions that have already created chaos for travelers.  Now, with hurricane season off to an unprecedented start and 5G rollouts threatening flights over 4th of July weekend, travelers can expect increasing unpredictability.  Squaremouth.com, the nation’s leading […]

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Adventure with Peace of Mind: Trip Protection For Thrill Seekers

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., June 21, 2023 – The adventure tourism market is growing and getting more expensive, and with it, an uptick interest in travel insurance coverage for extreme sports and activities.  Squaremouth.com, the nation’s leading travel insurance marketplace, reveals that searches for specific policies that cover sports and adventure are up 20% since last […]

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Lengthy Passport Delays Continue As Demand For International Travel Soars

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. June 12, 2023 — A recent surge in passport applications has led to significantly extended waiting periods for applicants. New data from Squaremouth.com, the leading US travel insurance marketplace, confirms these delays come at a time of growing demand for international travel, and offers advice for concerned travelers.  In May, 2023, 89.4% […]

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Wildfire Smoke Casts More Shadows Over A Busy Summer Travel Season

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., June 8, 2023 — The summer travel season kicked off with two new perils for travelers: pilot strikes and unsafe visibility conditions grounding flights. These unexpected travel issues highlight relevant travel insurance benefits, and the need to purchase a plan early. The nation’s leading travel insurance marketplace, Squaremouth.com, explains how and when […]

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Seven Corners – Named Best Value for Robust Coverage by Forbes 

Forbes recognizes Seven Corners as the travel insurance provider with the Best Value for Robust Coverage in 2023. In a recent article published by Forbes, Seven Corners was highlighted as one of the Best Travel Insurance Companies of 2023. Specifically, Forbes named Seven Corners the Best Value for Robust Coverage. The following is an excerpt […]

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John Hancock – Named a Solid Travel Insurance Choice by NerdWallet

NerdWallet recognizes John Hancock Ins. Agency as a solid choice for travel insurance in 2023. In a recent article published by NerdWallet, John Hancock was highlighted for its three tiers of coverage, with Bronze, Silver, and Gold plans to choose from, and its simple add-on options, including Cancel For Any Reason, Accidental Death & Dismemberment […]

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Pilot Strikes Put Travel Plans At Risk Ahead of Busy Summer Travel Season

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., May 17, 2023 — Several major U.S-based airlines, including United, Southwest, and American, are facing potential pilot strikes ahead of a busy summer travel season. New data from Squaremouth.com, the leading U.S. travel insurance marketplace, finds that the number of travelers this summer is expected to rise 10% from last year. As […]

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Leading Travel Insurtech Platform Squaremouth, Acquired by Specialty Program Group LLC

St. Petersburg, Fla. April 4, 2023 — Squaremouth LLC, the nation’s largest travel insurance marketplace, is pleased to announce it has been acquired by Specialty Program Group LLC, (SPG) a leading operator of specialty insurance brokerages and underwriting facilities. Squaremouth helps customers compare and buy travel insurance online instantly. Leveraging 20 years of expertise and […]

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2023 Set to Be Most Expensive Summer Yet For Travelers

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. May 1, 2023 — New data reveals travelers are spending more on their trips this summer than ever before. Squaremouth.com, the leading US travel insurance marketplace, reports that travelers are spending more than $9,300 on average on their trips this summer. Analyzing destinations, expenses and demographics from thousands of travel insurance policies […]

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Travel Insurance Claims Paid Out 8X Policy Premium in 2022 

New data reveals travelers who filed a travel insurance claim saved an average of $1,891 in 2022.  Squaremouth.com, the leading US travel insurance marketplace, reports that travelers spent an average of $266 per policy last year, and received an average reimbursement of $2,157 when filing a claim.  Claim payouts ranged drastically depending on the benefit, […]

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