Travel Insurance FAQ Archives

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 […]

Trip Cancellation Coverage for the Coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic is considered a foreseen event by many travel insurance providers. This means there are limited benefits available relating to the outbreak. Canceling for Medical Reasons Some travel insurance providers don’t consider contracting COVID-19 to be foreseen, meaning Trip Cancellation can still provide coverage if you contract the virus. For a list of […]

Is travel insurance designed primarily for senior citizen travelers?

Travel insurance is designed to provide coverage for unforeseen situations and emergencies that can happen to any traveler, regardless of age. While many people believe travel insurance was built specifically to cover older travelers, this is a misconception. Policies are not built to cover traveler’s based on their age. Rather, they are built to provide […]

Is Travel Insurance Refundable?

Most travelers who buy travel insurance want to protect their non-refundable trip payments, and travel insurance policies with Trip Cancellation coverage can do just that. But is the travel insurance policy itself refundable? It depends on when a traveler seeks a refund for their policy. Leading travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, explains when travelers can […]

Trip Cancellation Insurance: What’s Covered and What Is Not?

Trip Cancellation insurance can cover travelers for 100% of their prepaid and nonrefundable trip expenses if they need to cancel for a reason that’s specifically listed by their policy. The most common covered reason to cancel a trip under the Trip Cancellation benefit is an illness, injury, or death. However, there are many other events […]

Travel Insurance for Pregnancy: Squaremouth Explains What’s Covered

Many travelers have the misconception that travel insurance will cover any health-related issues that may impact their trip, such as pregnancy. However, travel insurance is a highly regulated industry, and policies can only cover specific events that are listed within their legal certificate. In order for a traveler to be covered for pregnancy, it must […]

How Long Does Travel Insurance Last?

The majority travel insurance policies are designed to cover travelers from door-to-door, starting when they leave home for their trip and ending when they return home. However, there are different types of plans available to travelers that want additional coverage. How Long Do Single Trip Policies Last? Single trip travel insurance policies are the most […]

What are the Covered Reasons for Trip Cancellation?

Trip Cancellation can reimburse travelers for 100% of their prepaid and non-refundable trip costs if they need to cancel their trip for a reason that is covered by their policy. Many travelers rely on this coverage for peace of mind in case an emergency comes up. This is one of the main benefits travelers specifically […]

How Do I File a Travel Insurance Claim?

For many travelers, a provider’s reputation handling travel insurance claims is just as important as the policy’s coverage and price. However, because travel insurance is reimbursement-based, the claims process can be daunting. If you are a Squaremouth customer and would like to file a claim, select your provider here. This will give you your provider’s […]

Can You Buy Travel Insurance After Booking a Flight?

Yes, typically travelers will wait to buy a policy until they’ve made at least one insurable payment toward their trip, which can include booking a flight, hotel, tour, or other prepaid and non-refundable trip expenses. Travelers can purchase travel insurance with comprehensive coverage anytime up until the day before they leave for their trip. Buying […]