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Why Should I Buy Travel Insurance?

Many travelers don’t even think to buy travel insurance at all. Others think it’s an unnecessary expense, unless they’re taking an expensive trip to a foreign country. However, most travel insurance policies have been built to provide comprehensive coverage, and offer a variety of benefits that can be useful for travelers taking all sorts of […]

Can I Buy Travel Insurance if I’m Already Traveling?

Many travelers wonder when the best time is to buy travel insurance, and often put off buying until the last minute. Is it better to buy it as soon as you book your trip, or can you wait until your trip is closer? And what if you forget to buy it before you leave but […]

Managing Urinary Tract Infections when Traveling

Most travel insurance policies include coverage for medical emergencies that occur during your trip. To determine what is covered in your policy, check your policy’s certificate for a list of covered events under the Emergency Medical benefit. Daniel L. Watson, M.D. If you are a woman who suffers from frequent (more than two or three […]

Is it Worth it to Buy Trip Insurance?

When travelers need to cancel or interrupt their trip, it can lead to a significant financial – and sometimes personal – loss. And, although there are some countries that require travel insurance in order for foreign visitors to gain entry, it is typically not a requirement. If you’re traveling to a country where travel insurance […]

How Much Should You Pay for Travel Insurance?

The average cost of a travel insurance policy varies depending on multiple factors. However, for comprehensive coverage, travelers should expect to pay between 5% and 10% of their total trip cost for a travel insurance policy. These policies will include coverage for cancellations, medical emergencies, travel delays, and luggage. In 2019, the average cost of […]

When should you buy travel insurance?

Many travelers think they can buy travel insurance anytime before their trip, and assume they will be covered if anything happens that impacts their travels. However, depending on the specific benefits and the type of coverage you are interested in, the timeline for when you should buy a travel insurance policy varies. Trip Cancellation Most […]

Travel Insurance Benefits for Flight Delays

Flight delays can cause serious headaches when they impact your travel plans, and that frustration can grow if those delays lead to additional financial loss. Travel insurance policies are built with this in mind, and include coverage for flight delays to protect travelers from financial loss during a delay. There are two travel insurance benefits […]

Travel Insurance for Sports Equipment and Fees

Adventure and sports travel is at an all-time high, with interest in activities such as hiking, mountain climbing, skiing and scuba diving, among others, all growing in popularity. Due to the potentially higher risk of participating in these sports and activities, many travelers turn to travel insurance. Travel insurance policies can cover sports trips. This […]

Rental Car Insurance: Do Travel Insurance Policies Have It?

One of the best aspects of travel insurance is its comprehensive coverage. Most policies include coverage for cancellations, medical emergencies, travel delays, and lost or delayed luggage. However, there are additional benefits that can be included. For example, some travelers taking road trips or driving long distances during their trip, or just those planning to […]

What is a Health Insurance Deductible and a Copay?

Medical travel insurance is one of the main reasons travelers buy travel insurance. Policies with medical benefits can reimburse travelers for the expenses incurred in the event of a medical emergency during their trip. This can include expenses like ambulance services, medical evacuations, and physician fees, among others. Within some policies, there is a health […]