Travel Insurance FAQ Archives

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 […]

Is Travel Insurance Refundable?

So, you decided to take some R&R and booked a vacation. Then, you did the responsible thing and took out a travel insurance policy. Great work! But for one reason or another, now you want to cancel the insurance and get the premium back. Is that possible? This article can tell you what your options […]

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 […]

Does Travel Insurance Cover Pregnancy? What You Need to Know

Expecting mothers frequently travel by plane, car, or cruise ship, and for more reasons than one. Women often take time away to visit family, or for work. Many couples even plan special getaways known as “babymoons” to celebrate their relationship and the journey into parenthood. While pregnancy doesn’t automatically pose a risk during travel, potential […]

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 […]

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 […]

I’ve Booked My Flights Using Miles, How Does This Affect My Travel Insurance?

When purchasing Trip Cancellation travel insurance, determining which trip costs to include and which to exclude can often cause confusion for travelers. If travelers are using frequent flyer miles or rewards points to fund a portion of their trip, it can even further complicate the process. Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, explains frequent flyer mile […]

Life Insurance in Travel Insurance: How Does it Work?

In addition to Trip Cancellation and Emergency Medical benefits, life insurance coverage is another concern for travelers. Depending on the policy, some travel insurance providers may already include life insurance benefits. They may also be offered as an additional upgrade to a travel insurance policy. There are three types of life insurance benefits which can […]

Can I Insure Less Than the Actual Cost of My Trip on a Travel Insurance Policy?

There are a few things to consider when determining which of travel expenses to insure when purchasing a travel insurance policy. First of all, when travel insurance providers refer to the cost of a trip, they are usually referring to the prepaid, non-refundable travel arrangements that were purchased prior to departure. A good way to […]

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 […]