April 2010

Updated Seven Corners Statement: Iceland Volcanic Eruption

Travel insurance carriers release position statements when current events affect coverage. The following is an updated statement from Seven Corners on the volcanic eruption in Iceland. Seven Corners is accommodating their insureds by whatever means necessary to ensure their safe return home. Seven Corners is providing benefits for cancellations/interruptions, and/or travel delay due to weather […]

Seven Corners Discusses the Trojan Horse Scam and Travel Insurance

Travel insurance carriers often discuss current events and how coverage would be available in those circumstances. The following is an excerpt from the Seven Corners newsletter and it addresses a common scam victimizing tourists. The Trojan Horse Scam Tour guide, Ann Lombardi of the Trip Chicks, says she “recently watched a schemer in action in […]

Can I Cancel Because of a Family Member Not Traveling?

Most travel insurance plans include trip cancellation coverage. This will reimburse the traveler pre-paid and non-refunded costs of the trip if it is cancelled for a covered reason listed in the policy. The most common covered reason is a sickness, injury or death of a family member who is not part of the traveling party. […]

Updated Statement from Travelex on the Volcanic Eruption in Iceland

Travel insurance carriers release position statements when current events affect coverage. The following is a position statement from Travelex on the volcanic eruption in Iceland. Ash clouds from the volcanic eruption in Iceland have created a travel crisis in Europe and beyond. With more than 95,000 flight cancellations, travelers worldwide are affected by the backlog […]

Can I Still Get Trip Interruption With a $0 Trip Cost?

When getting a travel insurance quote, a trip cost must be entered. Trip cost can include any expenses of the trip that are pre-paid and non-refundable. However, if trip cancellation coverage is not needed, then a trip cost of $0 can be entered. Some travel insurance plans will still include a limited amount of trip […]

Updated Information on Travel Insurance and the Volcanic Ash

The eruption of Eyjafjallajokull in Iceland has prompted many travelers to ask, “How does travel insurance work in this situation?” When was travel insurance purchased?: The purchase date of a travel insurance policy will determine whether or not a catastrophic event is eligible for coverage. Any policy bought after an event or natural disaster becomes […]

Can I Purchase Travel Insurance for Another Eruption?

The Eyjafjallajokull eruption is being considered an ongoing event. Travel insurance plans purchased before 4/13/10, for some carriers 4/15/10, are eligible for coverage. Policies purchased after the event date will not cover the volcanic ash affecting European travel. Check travel insurance carriers’ position statements on the volcanic eruption in Iceland. Since the Eyjafjallajokull eruption is […]

Volcanic Ash Delayed My Trip Beyond The Return Date, Am I Still Covered?

Travel insurance plans purchased before the volcanic eruption in Iceland can cover travelers impacted by the volcanic ash. Depending on the policy, trip cancellation, trip interruption or travel delay benefits can be claimed. For many travelers, the scheduled return date on the policy has already passed. Coverage will be extended beyond the original return date, […]

Will Travel Insurance Cover the Volcanic Eruption in Iceland?

The amount of ash in the air from the volcanic eruption under the Eyjafjallajokull glacier in Iceland has caused flight delays in Europe. If travel insurance was purchased before 4/13/10, check the policy wording to see what is covered. Volcanic eruptions are typically included in the definition of natural disaster or hazard, terms that appear […]

The Trip Starts Today, Can I Still Get Travel Insurance?

Some travel insurance plans can be purchased on the day of travel. Enter today as the departure date and the quote results will show all available plans. However, coverage is not effective until 12:01 am the following day. Any event resulting in a claim would only be eligible for coverage if it occurred after […]