Travel insurance articles

By Damian Tysdal, licensed travel insurance agent since 2006 · Updated 20 July 2013

In shortShorter pieces on travel safety, trip planning, claims and travel insurance news, going back to 2006. For the complete answer on a subject, the guides are the place; for one question, the answers.

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6 Tips to Insuring Travel by Train 20 Jul 2013
Train travel is far more common in other countries than it is in the U.S. and there are many reasons that travelers like to travel by train.
Buying Travel Insurance When You’re Sick 13 Jul 2013
Most travelers want two things with their travel insurance plan if they’re traveling with a medical diagnosis: trip cancellation coverage.
7 Travel Insurance Tips for Backpackers 5 Jul 2013
We all know that a travel disaster can happen to anyone. Here are 7 important travel insurance tips for backpackers to keep safe.
Does travel insurance cover jury duty? 3 Jul 2013
Yes. Every plan in our library covers cancelling for jury duty or a court order to appear as a witness, if the summons arrives after you buy. Plan by plan.
Does travel insurance cover job loss? 3 Jul 2013
Usually. Layoff or involuntary termination is a covered reason to cancel on 47 of the 54 plans in our library, after a year with the employer. Plan by plan.
Does travel insurance cover dental? 2 Jul 2013
A little: nearly every plan pays for emergency dental on the trip, usually $500 to $1,000, and most only for an injury. Which plans cover a lost filling.
Does travel insurance cover cancellation due to pregnancy? 2 Jul 2013
Normal pregnancy, no. Complications, yes on almost every plan. About a dozen plans also cover cancelling because you became pregnant after buying.
How Travel Insurance Covers Kids 28 Jun 2013
Many travel insurance providers offer free travel insurance to cover kids who are traveling with their parents, guardians, even grandparents.
Does travel insurance cover theft? 27 Jun 2013
Yes, up to the baggage limit, a per-item cap of $100 to $500 and a smaller cap for valuables, with a police report. Phones are excluded on several plans.
Does travel insurance cover visa problems? 24 Jun 2013
No. A refused or late visa and a refusal at the border are not covered reasons on any plan. A stolen passport is, and cancel for any reason refunds 75%.
Does travel insurance cover death in the family? 24 Jun 2013
Yes, on every plan, for cancelling and for coming home early, if the person is a family member as the plan defines it. Who counts, plan by plan.
18 Rental Car Safety Tips – 10 Before You Leave the Lot! 21 Jun 2013
What are the most important rental car safety tips to follow when you're traveling? Here are 18 - 10 of them before you leave the lot.
10 Tips for a Safe Family Beach Vacation 14 Jun 2013
What are all the things to think about when you want a fun but also safe family beach vacation? Here's a complete list of tips.
2 Steps To Replace Prescriptions Abroad 8 Jun 2013
What happens if the medications you need are lost, delayed, or stolen on a trip? Here are the 2 steps to replace prescriptions abroad.
A Look at U.S. Airline Logos Since the 1920s 3 Jun 2013
A visual history of how U.S. airline logos and branding evolved from the 1920s to today — from early aviation pioneers to the major carriers flying now.
Who’s the highest of them all? 5 Restaurants High Above Chicago 27 May 2013
Five of Chicago's most impressive high-rise dining experiences — panoramic skyline views, iconic rooftop bars, and the best tables high above the city streets.
5 Tips to Take the Stress out of Trip Planning 17 May 2013
How does a traveler take the stress out of trip planning? Here are 5 tips to make sure your trip planning is successful and stress-free
6 Tips to Keep a Hurricane from Ruining your Caribbean Vacation 10 May 2013
What if you have a planned Caribbean vacation and a hurricane is brewing? Here's how to keep a hurricane from ruining your vacation.
5 Tips to Prepare for Travel to a Dangerous Country 4 May 2013
What do you need to know and plan for to travel to a risky place? See these tips to prepare for travel to a 'dangerous' country.
6 Travel Money Tips for Your Next Trip Abroad 26 Apr 2013
What are your favorite tips for getting and managing money when you travel? Here are the latest travel money tips from experts

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