When purchasing insurance, many people believe that the policy being offered will cover any situation. At the same time, customers will often choose the least expensive plan. You might think that you are saving money as you will likely not need the policy anyway. The problems start when you have a crisis overseas and you […]
Travel Insurance News
News and updates related to travel insurance plans, coverage, companies and benefits.
Although most of the insurance plans listed on this site are for those traveling outside of their home country, either for a short trip or an extended stay, there are some specific plan types that fall into the general “Travel Insurance” category. We offer the following plans for international travelers:
- Trip Insurance – Covers the cost of your trip with some additional benefits (lost luggage, trip delay, etc.)
- Travel Medical Insurance – Covers medical expenses as well as other risks when traveling overseas for less than a year or for visitors from abroad.
- International Medical Insurance – Long-term health insurance for expatriates and global nomads living abroad for a year or more
- Emergency Evacuation – Assistance and transportation to the most appropriate hospital in an emergency situation
- Extreme Sports Coverage – Coverage for participants in Adventure or Extreme Sports
Travel Warnings, Advisories and Alerts
I was talking with a friend about a recent travel alert posted by the State Department. He asked me if it was an Alert or a Warning. At the time, I was not sure of the difference so I decided to look into it. According to Wikipedia: “A travel warning, travel alert, or travel advisory is an official warning statement issued […]