5 Ways To Protect Yourself from the Flu while Flying As the holidays approach, so does cold and flu season. If you’re one of the thousands getting ready to hop on a plane to visit family or take a vacation for the holidays, it’s time to start protecting yourself from the germs that you’ll inevitably […]
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 Alert, Mexico: Recent Elevated Travel Warnings
Updated Travel Warnings for Mexico The U.S. State Department has updated its travel warnings to Mexico due to threats by organized criminal groups in the country and in light of mass kidnappings in the state of Guerrero involving 43 missing students. The exceptions in this state are tourist focused cities, such as Acapulco, Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa, […]
Travel Insurance During Hurricane Season
Why It’s a Good Idea To Have Trip Insurance During Hurricane Season Traveling is a significant investment, worth every penny. When traveling internationally, that’s not an investment to toy around with. Protecting that venture when traveling during hurricane season is a smart move so your focus can be on enjoying vacation rather than last-minute problem-solving. […]
Twitter Advice on International Travel
Using Twitter for Travel Advice & Tips If you travel overseas a lot then having a Twitter account may be of interest to you. Twitter is not only a great travel resource but also a great place to engage with industry experts, including international insurance agents. If you’re not on Twitter you could be missing […]
Top 3 Things You Should Know About Ebola
Ebola: Advice and Information to be Aware of Before you Travel It’s no secret how prevalent the news coverage is on Ebola. In fact, some outlets are saying that social media is intensifying the fear, when ignorance, uncertainty, and a lack of a plan to contain and care in the United States are the driving […]