Janet Jameson: Mission Trip Leader Traveling to Central America Janet Jameson is the wife of a pastor serving a congregation on the outskirts of Managua, Nicaragua. She works with mission groups from all over the United States who want to come and serve in Central America. She agreed to be interviewed by InternationalInsurance.com about her […]
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
Five Reasons Not to Buy Travel Insurance
Sometimes Buying Trip Insurance Does Not Make Sense The benefits of an investment in trip insurance are not tangible. In fact, in most cases, those who invest in travel insurance are thrilled that they never see the money again; if they don’t, it means that no medical emergency or natural disaster affected their travel plans. However, for most […]
Personal Liability Insurance
International Personal Liability Insurance While Traveling Before you leave for your next trip, one crucial consideration may be insurance that covers international personal liability. The benefit of personal liability is paid to cover expenses due to injury to a 3rd person or damage to that person’s property. For example, should you get into an accident […]
Travel Warnings for Syria
Recent Warning from the US Department of State on Syria The US Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens against all travel to Syria and strongly recommends that U.S. citizens remaining in Syria depart immediately. This Travel Warning supersedes the Travel Warning dated November 12, 2014, to remind U.S. citizens that the security situation […]
Cruising and Norovirus Concerns
Cruise Ship Health and Safety Update: Norovirus on Cruise Ships Every few years, Norovirus grabs the media’s attention with its spread among cruise ships. Most recently, the Princess Cruises’ Crown Princess docked after over 170 people (both passengers and crew) were infected with the virus. Cruise ships have gained a reputation for being harbors of […]