Author: Damian Tysdal
Damian Tysdal is the founder of CoverTrip, and is a licensed agent for travel insurance (MA 1883287). He believes travel insurance should be easier to understand, and started the first travel insurance blog in 2006.Recent Posts
5 Steps to Digital Safety When You Travel
27 February
The Rise of the Micro-Retirement
20 February
18 September 2013
How does annual travel insurance work?
Annual travel insurance gives a traveler the same global coverage for a full year from the...
17 September 2013
How does travel insurance work?
Insurance has been around in some form for many centuries. There is documented evidence that Chinese...
17 September 2013
Why does travel insurance need the airline reimbursement for my lost bag?
When your travel insurance is third-party insurance and separate from the airline, you might wonder why...
13 September 2013
8 Steps to Prepare for Travel Abroad with a Mental Illness
International travel can be stressful for a range of reasons, but it’s important to recognize that...
9 September 2013
Do I need travel insurance for the Virgin Islands?
Travel insurance encompasses a range of coverage including cancellation, baggage loss, medical emergencies, evacuations and more....
6 September 2013
How Travel Insurance Fights Identity Theft
Identity theft is a growing global concern. It’s a crime that crosses borders very quickly and...
30 August 2013
7 Steps to Keep a Teen Safe Abroad
As excited as any teenager is to travel without parental supervision, a trip abroad can be...
27 August 2013
What type of travel insurance should I buy?
Travelers often ask us, “What type of travel insurance should I get for my trip?” and...
27 August 2013
What Does Travel Accident Insurance Cover?
Travel accident insurance is a specialized type of travel insurance plan. Essentially, it acts as life...
23 August 2013
3 Tips to Buy the Right Type of Travel Insurance
Travelers often ask us what type of travel insurance they need for their particular trip. Essentially,...