8 Tips for Staying Healthy While Traveling Staying healthy while traveling can be challenging. Health threats like the recent COVID-19 pandemic showed us just how quickly germs and diseases can spread. It doesn’t help that travel is known for being a crowded, congested activity. Busy airport terminals, tiny airplane seats, bustling hotel lobbies and swelling […]
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
Coronavirus: Advice For Travelers
What Is Coronavirus And What Do Travelers Need To Know? A coronavirus is a kind of common virus that causes an infection in your nose, chest, sinuses, and upper throat. Though some can cause lower respiratory illness – worrisome for seniors, babies, and those with weakened immune systems – most coronaviruses are not dangerous. However, […]
Travel Insurance and Safety Tips for the Summer Olympics in Paris
Getting the right Summer Olympics travel insurance is a must if you’re going to the 2024 Games. And whether or not you’ve been to Paris before, the Games will affect every aspect of travel. These tips will help you stay safe while you’re in France.
Travel and Smog In China
Understanding Air Pollution and Smog In China Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said in a speech that China was ‘waging war’- a war against air pollution and smog in China. Suddenly, one of China’s best-known but rarely acknowledged problems was out in the open. The country’s long-standing position that there was nothing to be discussed was […]
Motorcycle Insurance for International Travelers
Is Motorcycle Insurance Needed For Your Travel Plans? People who love motorcycle travel say that there’s nothing like the feel of hitting the open road. The sense of freedom and possibility is intoxicating. Motorcycle travel is often less expensive and more eco-friendly than car travel – plus it’s so easy to find a parking space! […]