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The Solo Travel Guide: Tips for First-Time Adventurers

More people are considering solo travel today than ever before. A recent study of global Google search trends shows that searches for solo travel terms have increased by 230% in the last 10 years. This is backed by Squaremouth data, which indicates a 4% increase in solo travel insurance policy sales in the past year […]

Bank of America Travel Insurance: What’s Covered & What’s Missing

Key Takeaways Which Bank of America Cards Have Travel Insurance? All Bank of America business cards and a handful of its premium travel cards offer travel insurance. You’ll find a wide range of protections, including Trip Cancellation insurance and Rental Car insurance, on the following cards: How Does Bank of America Trip Insurance Work? Bank […]

Is Expensive Travel Insurance Worth It?

With travel insurance averaging $307 per policy in 2026, based on Squaremouth data, you may be wondering if a more expensive plan is worth the money. It can be, but not always. Upgraded travel insurance plans can be worth it for high-cost trips, travel to remote destinations, or tight travel itineraries. However, an expensive travel […]

Citi Travel Insurance: What Does it Cover & Is it Enough?

Key Takeaways Which Citi Cards Offer Travel Insurance? The majority of Citi’s 20+ cards don’t offer any travel protections at all, not even travel emergency assistance. Only five Citi cards offer travel protections as a built-in perk: What Does Citi Travel Insurance Cover? Citi credit card travel insurance offers coverage for common travel disruptions like […]

Does Travel Insurance Cover Floods?

Key Takeaways: Does Travel Insurance Cover Floods? Yes, many travel insurance providers include severe weather coverage, which offers financial protection if your trip is disrupted by natural disasters. One of the most common natural disasters covered by travel insurance is flooding, including river flooding, flash floods, atmospheric rivers, and other major weather events. Depending on […]

Does Capital One Venture X Have Travel Insurance?

Key Takeaways What Does Capital One Venture X Travel Insurance Cover? Travel insurance is a valuable built-in benefit of your Venture X that protects qualifying purchases like airfare and car rentals. It offers a modest amount of coverage for common trip disruptions like cancelled or interrupted trips, lost luggage, and damage to your rental car. […]

American Express Credit Card Travel Insurance: Coverage & Limits

Key Takeaways Does Amex Offer Travel Insurance? Yes, Amex travel insurance comes in two forms: Your Amex credit card insurance is different from American Express’s standalone insurance policies. Travel insurance is a complimentary, “hidden” perk of American Express credit cards that you get just by making qualifying purchases with your card. Amex’s standalone policies, on […]

Does Travel Insurance Cover Wildfires?

Key Takeaways: Does Travel Insurance Cover Wildfires? Yes, some travel insurance policies can reimburse you for trip cancellations, interruptions, strandings, delays, and missed connections due to wildfires or forest fires at your home or your destination. Wildfires and forest fires fall under the Severe Weather & Natural Disaster coverage, which is included within most comprehensive […]

Costco Travel Insurance: Is It Actually a Good Deal?

If you’re booking a trip through Costco, checking the box to add travel insurance might seem like an easy win — it’s low cost and one less thing to worry about. But what does it cover, and will it actually pay out if something goes wrong? And how does it compare to other options? The […]

Senior Cruise Report: Costs, Insurance Trends & Travel Priorities for Travelers 65+

According to our proprietary data, 95% of seniors (65 or older) taking a cruise in 2026 are repeat cruise-goers. To better understand how this experienced segment structures and protects their cruise travel, we analyzed our internal policy sales data and customer survey responses from travelers aged 65+. Our analysis examined factors like senior cruisers’ average […]