Get the most out of your Travels
Editorials from our staff traveling through the world. We share our best travel tips, and how to get a better value out of your travel insurance.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions
Most travel insurance policies exclude losses resulting from “Pre-Existing Conditions”. While the policy language may vary from company to company, generally, policies exclude any condition treated or recommended to be treated in a 60 to 180 day period prior to the purchase of the policy.
Travel Insurance Basics
Travel insurance benefits are conditioned upon key concepts, terms and provisions which define not only what is covered, but items that may not be covered or are limited by definition. Understanding what these provisions are and how they work is key to understanding what you are buying.
Grimsvotn Volcanic Eruption in Iceland
Like last year, a volcanic eruption in Iceland is causing flight delays and cancellations. The current eruptions began on May 21, 2011. How does travel insurance respond to this situation?
Navigating Airport Security
How can you navigate airport security more easily? Know the rules of the road and use some common sense. Remember not only do you go through security, but your checked luggage does, as well.
Prepare before you arrive at the airport so that you move more quickly and efficiently through the security process. Following are some guidelines to help you.
Travel Insurance Coverage for Your Baggage and Belongings
Baggage and Baggage Delay – What happens if your bags are damaged or lost or delayed? The baggage benefit provides coverage on your baggage and personal. If your bags are delayed (generally for…
Travel Insurance Coverage For You
Medical Expense/Emergency Assistance – This benefit reimburses you for medical treatment during your trip if you become sick or are injured while traveling. Additionally, air transport expenses (such as upgraded air arrangements,…
Travel Insurance Coverage For Your Travel Arrangements
Pre-Departure Trip Cancellation – What if you are unable to take your planned trip? Are some of your payments non-refundable? This benefit covers the non-refundable trip costs when you must cancel your…
Why Buy Travel Insurance?
More and more, travelers are realizing that buying travel insurance can be a wise financial decision when planning a trip, especially when traveling internationally. Purchasing travel insurance protects your vacation investment, your…
How To Determine If a Travel Insurance Company Is Reputable
One of the most important factors in choosing a travel insurance provider is its reputation and financial stability. To learn more about a travel insurer: Review your travel insurer’s financial ratings –…
Launched the new TripInsurance.com today
Welcome to the new TripInsurance.com. There have been many interesting challenges to build what we hope will be the easiest site for buying travel insurance: Developing a way to group products…
Best iPhone Travel Apps to Keep Your Flights Smooth
There are quite a few great travel applications available for the iPhone. Here are a few that will keep your flights comfortable and keep you better informed about your flight status. AirportStatusFree…
