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

While it’s always best to purchase travel insurance as soon as possible, it’s fairly common for travelers to wait until the last minute to protect their trips. In general, most travel insurance policies are available for purchase up until the day before a traveler’s departure date. But what about travelers that decide that want to […]

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 […]

What is Travel Insurance?

Travel insurance is designed to provide financial protection for unexpected events that impact a traveler’s trip. Popular benefits on a travel insurance policy include coverage for trip cancellations, medical emergencies, travel delays, and luggage. There are three different types of travel insurance policies: single trip, annual, and group. Single Trip Travel Insurance Policies Single trip […]

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 that 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 […]

What if I need to extend my travel insurance policy?

Travel insurance policies are designed to cover travelers from the day they leave home until the day they return home. Typically, once the traveler begins a trip, changes cannot be made to a policy. However, many travelers question whether their coverage will extend if an unforeseen event like a flight delay or illness prevents them […]

Can Travel Insurance Help if a Cruise is Cancelled?

Yes, travel insurance can offer protection to policyholders that have their upcoming cruise cancelled by the cruise line. Accidents and mechanical issues can arise regardless of what mode of transportation you’re using to travel. Cruises are no exception. While cruise cancellations are uncommon, they have been known to happen. Proof can be found by looking […]

Can a Trip be Cancelled Because a Visa was Denied?

Unfortunately, a visa being denied is typically not a covered reason for a traveler to cancel their trip under the Trip Cancellation benefit of travel insurance. International travel plans are often contingent on a traveler being able to obtain a visa to visit the foreign country. If the visa application is denied, or not received […]

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 […]