Travel Warnings Archives

CSA Position Statement Winter Storm Gorgon

CSA Released: 1/5/2015 Winter Storm Gorgon formed over the Northwest Sunday, and in a period of 48 hours it is expected to bring a swath of snow more than 2,000 miles long from the Cascades and Northern Rockies, across the Midwest and into the Northeast. This fast-moving system has already prompted winter storm watches, warnings, […]

Tin Leg Position Statement Icelandic Volcano

Tin Leg Released: 8/20/2014 Recently concerns have risen over the possible eruption of Iceland’s Bardarbunga volcano. Travelers who purchase a Tin Leg, Economy, Standard or Luxury policy, may be eligible for cancellation, interruption or travel delay benefits, providing the event meets the policy’s requirements under the weather or natural disaster coverage. Any Tin Leg plans […]

U.S. Department of State Travel Warning for Sierra Leone

The U.S. Department of State has issued a travel warning against non-essential travel to Sierra Leone. “After review of health conditions and limited availability of medical evacuation options, the U.S. Department of State ordered the departure of family members residing with Embassy staff in Freetown to begin August 14, 2014. U.S. government employees in Freetown […]

The U.S. Department of State Updates Travel Warning for Tunisia

The U.S. Department of State recently updated a travel warning for Tunisia, warning all travelers against the risk of travel to the region. Episodes of violence and civil unrest are common in the area, making for an unpredictable safety situation. One of the only benefits in travel insurance that might help travelers who do not […]

U.S. Department of State Updates Travel Warning for Libya

The U.S. Department of State issued an updated travel warning for Libya recently due to ongoing instability and violence in the region. Travel insurance coverage may be important for U.S. citizens traveling to Libya despite the warning. Non-medical evacuation is one benefit covered in many policies that can help travelers if political or civil unrest […]

U.S. Department of State Issues Travel Warning for Syria – Travel Insurance Update

Non-medical evacuation, often referred to as political evacuation, is a travel insurance benefit that can assist travelers when emergency situations involving government or social upheaval threaten travelers’ safety. Since the U.S. Department of State recently issued an updated travel warning for Syria, non-medical evacuation coverage may be important for U.S. citizens traveling to the region. […]

U.S. Department of State Issues Travel Warning for Iraq

The U.S. Department of State issued an updated travel warning to U.S. citizens recently, advising against all travel to Iraq because of the current security situation. Those who continue to travel despite the warning should consider carrying the appropriate travel insurance coverage in case of terrorism or civil unrest. U.S. citizens remain at a high […]

Travel Warning issued for Algeria by U.S. Department of State

Despite the U.S. Department of State’s warnings of the risks involved with traveling to countries prone to terrorism and civil unrest, many travelers continue to travel for a number of reasons. While danger still presents itself, travel insurance plans can include several benefits that may help. Algeria is particularly threatened by acts of terrorism from […]

U.S. Department of State Issues Travel Warning for Afghanistan

The U.S. Department of State has issued an updated travel warning for Afghanistan as a reminder to citizens of the continued risks associated with traveling to the region. The potential for acts of violence against U.S. and other Western nationals remains critical. Kidnappings, assassinations, riots and civil disturbances pose significant threats to travelers. U.S. citizens […]

U.S. Department of State Issues Travel Warning for El Salvador

The U.S. department of state has issued a travel warning for El Salvador due to serious problems with crime and violence throughout the country. Hundreds of known gangs roam freely day and night, and are quick to engage in physical violence and commit crimes. Robberies and assaults pose threats to all travelers. 22 U.S. citizens […]