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
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
Can I cancel my Travel Insurance Policy?
Yes, you can. All travel insurance plans come with a free review period, which is a...
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...
10 May 2011
How do I find a medical facility on my trip?
If you, or someone traveling with you, gets sick, hurt, or needs any type of medical...
10 May 2011
Making Changes to your Travel Insurance Policy
Travel insurance companies are typically happy to work with customers who need to make changes to...
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...