Squaremouth in the News Archives

USA Today Recognizes Cat 70 as Best Low-Cost Medical Provider of 2023

In a recent article published by USA Today, Cat 70 was highlighted for being “Great For Lower-cost Medical And Evacuation Coverage.” The following is an excerpt from an article on USA Today, published on March 2, 2023. “If you’ve spent more on an upcoming trip than you’d be comfortable losing, you’ll want to have the […]

USA Today Recognizes Tin Leg as the Best Value Provider of 2023

In a recent article published by USA Today, Tin Leg was highlighted for being “Great for Value,” and its policies were highlighted for their pricing and coverage. The following is an excerpt from an article on USA Today, published on March 2, 2023. “If you’ve spent more on an upcoming trip than you’d be comfortable […]

MSN, May 23, 2021 – 6 Types of Insurance for a Worry-Free Retirement

1. Travel Insurance If you’re planning to see the world now that you’re not bogged down by your work schedule or your kids’ crazy carousel of activities, you are not alone. Travel is the No. 1 retirement goal. Before you start jet-setting, however, it might be a good idea to invest in travel insurance. This […]

Forbes, May 3, 2021 – Experts Weigh In On Whether “Cancel For Any Reason” Travel Insurance Is Worth The Cost

Adding a “cancel for any reason” upgrade to a travel insurance policy will increase a policy’s premium by about 40%, says Steven Benna, a spokesperson for Squaremouth, a travel insurance comparison provider. He observes that since the start of 2020, the average cost of a standard trip cancellation insurance policy has been $299. During that same time, […]

Investopedia, April 28, 2021 – Travel Insurance Becomes a Hot Commodity in the Pandemic Era

CFAR Becomes a Popular Add-On, Despite Cost At the same time, pandemic uncertainty has led to a noticeable growth spurt in Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) insurance, which some insurers now offer as an optional upgrade across their entire range of travel policies. (CFAR is just what it says: Insured travelers can cancel for any […]

Wall Street Journal, April 27, 2021 – Is It Safe to Travel Again? Your Coronavirus Questions Answered

Is there any point in buying travel insurance if coronavirus isn’t covered by it? If you’re insuring your trip because of Covid-19 you are probably out of luck; most trip-protection policies won’t refund you if you back out of an upcoming trip because you’re afraid to go. But there are plenty of other reasons to […]

Forbes, April 15, 2021 – Vaccines Inject Travel Optimism For Summer 2021

Trip Cancellation Insurance Is a Must-Have “Trip cancellation has always been the primary driver of travel insurance purchases,” says Moncrief. “We’ve seen this number range from 80% to 90% of our sales, but never this high.” Trip cancellation insurance reimburses the prepaid and non-refundable costs for your trip if you’re unable to travel due to an […]

CreditCards.com, April 14, 2021 – Your guide to travel insurance ahead of your next trip

How much does travel insurance cost? A travel insurance policy usually costs about 5% to 7% of the cost of the trip, Mueller says. Price is determined by the cost of the trip, the length of the trip and the traveler’s age, says Steven Benna, spokesman for the travel insurance site Squaremouth.com. If your trip […]

Travel Pulse, April 9, 2021 – Summer 2021 Travel Trends Emerging Amid COVID-19’s Second Year

Travel insurance comparison site Squaremouth, whose platform hosts the largest portfolio of travel insurance providers and policy options offering COVID-19-related coverage, has just released a breakdown of emerging summer 2021 travel trends. Squaremouth Analytics conducted a comparison of thousands of travel insurance policies purchased by customers both pre- and post-pandemic to detect changes in consumer behavior, as well […]

Washington Post, April 7, 2021 – After a year at home, vaccinated seniors find joy in planning travel again

Travel companies say they see that hope reflected in their bookings. In a February call with investors, Royal Caribbean Group said it had seen a strong relationship to booking volumes and vaccines, including a proportional increase in the number of customers who were 65 and older. “Our belief is that as 65-plus are getting vaccinated, […]