Squaremouth in the News Archives

Rated Best Overall Travel Insurance Provider by U.S. News

U.S. News recognizes Travelex as the best overall travel insurance provider in 2023. In a recent article published by U.S. News, Travelex was awarded 4.8 out of 5 stars and recognized as the best overall travel insurance provider. Travelex was recognized for their tailored policy options, plan affordability, coverage amounts, and customizable upgrade options. The […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]