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
A guide to booking separate tickets
6 December
5 tips to skip the holiday travel chaos
29 November
Turbulence facts every traveler should know
22 November
10 May 2011
When should I buy my travel insurance?
When should you buy travel insurance? As soon as you make a trip deposit. While you can...
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...
6 May 2011
What’s the difference between 24-hour AD&D and Flight Accident AD&D?
Accidental Death and Dismemberment, or AD&D, coverage pays an indemnity (a lump sum payment) up to...
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...
4 May 2011
Using your Free Look/Review Period
All travel insurance plans have a free look period that starts when the plan is purchased...
4 May 2011
Where to Buy your Travel Insurance Plan
The following articles will help you choose where to buy your travel insurance plan. Buying 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...