April 2013

What’s the difference between Medical Evacuation and Emergency Medical Benefits?

Medical Evacuation and Emergency Medical benefits are some of the most common benefits travelers are looking for when buying travel insurance. However, when choosing a travel insurance policy with medical benefits and understanding how much coverage you are actually getting, it is important to know what each benefit will cover. The Medical Evacuation and Repatriation […]

Life Insurance in Travel Insurance: How Does it Work?

In addition to Trip Cancellation and Emergency Medical benefits, life insurance coverage is another concern for many travelers. Depending on the policy, some travel insurance may already include life insurance benefits. They may also be offered as an additional upgrade to a travel insurance policy. There are three types of life insurance benefits which can […]

What if my trip cost increases after I buy my travel insurance policy?

Because many travelers purchase their travel insurance months before they actually depart on a trip, they often find the need to increase the policy’s trip cost as they make additional payments and purchases for their trip. Trip cost is usually defined as the prepaid, nonrefundable travel expenses a traveler purchases prior to departure. Trip cost […]