Aidan Harvey, Author at Travel Insurance Advice

What is the difference between Trip Cancellation and Cancel For Any Reason?

A majority of travelers who buy travel insurance are buying cancellation coverage for their trip costs. For these travelers, there are two benefits that can provide this financial protection: Trip Cancellation or Cancel For Any Reason. Trip Cancellation can provide coverage for the most common traveler concerns, while Cancel For Any Reason provides travelers with […]

Tin Leg Position Statement Icelandic Volcano

Tin Leg Released: 8/20/2014 Recently concerns have risen over the possible eruption of Iceland’s Bardarbunga volcano. Travelers who purchase a Tin Leg, Economy, Standard or Luxury policy, may be eligible for cancellation, interruption or travel delay benefits, providing the event meets the policy’s requirements under the weather or natural disaster coverage. Any Tin Leg plans […]

U.S. Department of State Travel Warning for Sierra Leone

The U.S. Department of State has issued a travel warning against non-essential travel to Sierra Leone. “After review of health conditions and limited availability of medical evacuation options, the U.S. Department of State ordered the departure of family members residing with Embassy staff in Freetown to begin August 14, 2014. U.S. government employees in Freetown […]

Trip cancellation coverage | Travel Insurance

Trip Cancellation is one of the main reasons many travelers buy travel insurance. This coverage can refund all of a traveler’s prepaid and non-refundable trip expenses if they cancel for a reason listed by their policy, commonly including illness or injury, severe weather, or terrorism. Many travelers ask if they can purchase a policy that […]

I’ve Booked My Flights Using Miles, How Does This Affect My Travel Insurance?

When purchasing Trip Cancellation travel insurance, determining which trip costs to include and which to exclude can often cause confusion for travelers. If travelers are using frequent flyer miles or rewards points to fund a portion of their trip, it can even further complicate the process. Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, explains frequent flyer mile […]

Medical Evacuation and Repatriation: How much Coverage Do I Need?

Travelers are often concerned about the amount of Medical Evacuation coverage they should look for in a travel insurance policy. Some policies will offer up to $2 million in coverage. However, these policies can be expensive and may not be necessary for most travelers. Here is some information that can help make selecting the right […]

Travel Warning issued for Algeria by U.S. Department of State

Despite the U.S. Department of State’s warnings of the risks involved with traveling to countries prone to terrorism and civil unrest, many travelers continue to travel for a number of reasons. While danger still presents itself, travel insurance plans can include several benefits that may help. Algeria is particularly threatened by acts of terrorism from […]

Can I Buy More Than One Travel Insurance Policy for the Same Trip?

Heading into a trip, you can never be too cautious. Getting travel insurance coverage is the best way to protect against unforeseen events impacting your trip and limit out-of-pocket costs. While most of the time one comprehensive plan is enough, there are times when more than one policy makes sense. Am I Allowed More Than […]

Can I Purchase a Travel Insurance Policy Before My Trip Is Fully Paid For?

Oftentimes, travelers question whether they can purchase their travel insurance policies before they’ve paid for all of their non-refundable travel arrangements. This is common since most travelers don’t pay for their entire trip at once. Fortunately, most travel insurance providers allow travelers to modify their policy prior to their departure date. This includes adding additional […]

Response to Lonely Planet Forum Question – How to Find the Best Travel Insurance?

From Lonely Planet Thorn Tree travel forum (you can find the full discussion here): Hi guys….am looking for a decent health/medical insurance to take out for my travels. Have done lots of looking on the internet. And to be quite honest none of them rated too highly. Lots of complaints out there. Flight Center recommended […]