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.
13 May 2011
How is a Passport Card Different from a Passport?
The Real ID Act requires that all stat-issued identification documents meet a minimum set of security...
11 May 2011
Protecting your Identity when you Travel
Whether you are traveling for business or fun, your risk of identity theft increases simply because...
10 May 2011
When is Travel Insurance NOT Necessary?
You do not need travel insurance for every trip. Yes…that’s right. There are cases where insurance is not necessary. In these...
8 May 2011
What is a covered reason for trip cancellation?
Coronavirus Update: There are many covered reasons for trip cancellation. But the only way to cover...
5 May 2011
What Travel Insurance Covers
The intent of travel insurance is to provide financial protection against large unexpected financial losses due...
5 May 2011
What is the difference between travel assistance and travel insurance?
While these terms are sometimes used interchangeably, they are actually very different types of coverage. Travel...
29 April 2011
Passport & Credit Card Coverage
This coverage provides reimbursement for unauthorized credit card charges, fees to replace passports, and emergency cash...
22 April 2011
Property Damage Coverage
This coverage provides reimbursement for your pre-paid travel costs (up to the policy limit) in the...
21 April 2011
Injury and Illness Coverage
This coverage provides reimbursement for your pre-paid travel expenses (up to the policy limit) in the...
20 April 2011
Traffic Accident En route to Departure Coverage
This coverage reimburses up to 100% of your pre-paid, non refundable travel costs when you or...