General Information Archives

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 of Insurance 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 […]

Squaremouth’s Guide to Credit Card Travel Insurance

Many travel credit cards include trip insurance to attract new members and provide existing cardholders with peace of mind when taking a trip. While this built-in coverage can be limited, it may be perfect for travelers who have lower trip costs or are heading to low-risk destinations. As indicated by Forbes, travel insurance coverage can […]

Travel Insurance if My Pet Dies

Many travelers who buy travel insurance are interested in Trip Cancellation to protect their trip investment if they are forced to cancel their trip. If they cancel for a reason listed in their policy, they can be refunded 100% of their prepaid and non-refundable trip payments. However, if a traveler cancels for a reason that […]

5 Lessons Learned from Denied Travel Insurance Claims

While filing a travel insurance claim can often be successful and lead to reimbursement for the traveler, the process may seem daunting. Squaremouth understands the importance our customers place on finding a provider with strong reputation of handling claims fairly and honestly. Squaremouth has spoken with five travel insurance providers to identify the top five reasons […]

Camera Equipment Travel Insurance

Question from jorphotography on Twitter jorphotography: Any recommendations for #TravelInsurance to #Thailand that includes #camera gear? #photography #insurance Squaremouth’s Response Most travel insurance policies provide coverage for cameras and related equipment, however, most policies have a specific limit on how much will be reimbursed for those items. CSA Travel Protection and HTH Worldwide are two […]

Tips for Travelers with Kidney Stones

Daniel L. Watson, M.D. Any patient with a history of kidney stones–especially those who pass stones frequently–should visit their urologist before a significant trip. Ask for a prescription for pain medication (preferably one you’ve used successfully before), even if you are not currently having pain. Fill the prescription and carry the medication with you. It […]