Travel insurance articles

By Damian Tysdal, licensed travel insurance agent since 2006 · Updated 13 September 2026

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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Travel Guard vs Seven Corners: Which Travel Insurance Is Better? 13 Sep 2026
Travel Guard (AIG) vs Seven Corners, plan by plan: $150,000 vs $500,000 of medical at the top, $50,000 vs $100,000 in the middle, cancel for any reason (about 50 vs 75 percent), free kids...
Travel Guard vs Generali: Which Travel Insurance Is Better? 13 Sep 2026
Travel Guard (AIG) vs Generali, plan by plan: medical at every level, cancel for any reason (about 50 percent in 15 days vs 75 percent in 24 hours), free kids, waiver windows, and which w...
Travel Guard vs Travelex: Which Travel Insurance Is Better? 13 Sep 2026
Travel Guard (AIG) vs Travelex, plan by plan: $150,000 vs $250,000 of medical at the top, the $10,000 cap on Travelex's budget plans, cancel for any reason (about 50 vs 75 percent), free...
Travel Guard vs Travel Insured: Which Travel Insurance Is Better? 13 Sep 2026
Travel Guard (AIG) vs Travel Insured International, plan by plan: $50,000 vs $250,000 of medical at the mid range, cancel for any reason (about 50 vs 75 percent), free kids on both, waive...
Allianz vs GoReady: Which Travel Insurance Is Better? 13 Sep 2026
Allianz vs GoReady (formerly APRIL), plan by plan: $75,000 vs $250,000 of medical at the top, evacuation the other way, cancel for any reason (80 vs 75 percent), free kids, the paid waive...
Allianz vs TravelSafe: Which Travel Insurance Is Better? 13 Sep 2026
Allianz vs TravelSafe, plan by plan: Allianz's published limits against TravelSafe's quote-only limits, cancel for any reason (80 vs 75 percent), free kids, waiver windows, and how to com...
Allianz vs American Express: Which Travel Insurance Is Better? 13 Sep 2026
Allianz vs American Express travel insurance: published limits against a build-your-own quote, cancel for any reason (80 percent vs airfare-only Trip Cancel Guard), free kids, the 14-day...
Allianz vs Tin Leg: Which Travel Insurance Is Better? 13 Sep 2026
Allianz vs Tin Leg, plan by plan: Tin Leg's medical ladder from $20,000 to $500,000 against Allianz's $75,000 ceiling, evacuation, cancel for any reason (80 vs 75 percent), free kids, wai...
Allianz vs Berkshire Hathaway: Which Travel Insurance Is Better? 13 Sep 2026
Allianz vs Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection, plan by plan: medical ($75,000 vs $150,000 at the top), evacuation, travel delay, cancel for any reason (80 vs 50 percent), free kids, and...
Allianz vs Travelex: Which Travel Insurance Is Better? 13 Sep 2026
Allianz vs Travelex, plan by plan: Ultimate's $250,000 of medical against Allianz's $75,000, the $10,000 cap on Travelex's budget plans, cancel for any reason (80 vs 75 percent), free kid...
Allianz vs Travel Insured: Which Travel Insurance Is Better? 13 Sep 2026
Allianz vs Travel Insured International, plan by plan: $50,000 vs $250,000 of medical at the mid range, evacuation, cancel for any reason (80 vs 75 percent), free kids on both, waiver win...
Your Holiday Booking Strategy for 2026 4 Sep 2026
Discover why booking holiday travel early protects your schedule and well-being, plus how to secure critical travel insurance benefits before winter.
Protecting late-summer trips 28 Aug 2026
Learn how late summer weather disruptions impact flights, cruises, and lodging, plus essential travel insurance rules to protect your fall trip investment.
Smart tags and lost luggage: How to get your bags back faster 21 Aug 2026
Learn how to use smart tags and airline apps to track lost luggage, navigate airline claims, and get reimbursed faster when your bags go missing.
Fare Classes Have Changed – Here’s What You Need to Know 14 Aug 2026
Airlines have overhauled ticket types. Learn what changing fare classes mean for seat comfort, flexibility, and avoiding restrictive basic economy traps.
3 Common Travel Glitches that can Derail Your Next Trip 7 Aug 2026
Learn how to handle common flight problems with practical tips from airline insiders. Stay ahead of delays, protect your plans, and travel with confidence.
How to Protect Your Smartphone When Traveling 31 Jul 2026
Your smartphone is command central, but what happens if it's lost or stolen when you're traveling? Here's what to do to protect your phone.
7 Essential Cruise Trip Safety Tips for First-timers 24 Jul 2026
Cruising for the first time? Here are 7 essential cruise safety tips for first-timers.
How to safely navigate an unfamiliar city 17 Jul 2026
Technology and digital tools can't replace local wisdom and proactive curiosity. See how to safely navigate an unfamiliar city
Travel Predictions for the Rest of 2026 10 Jul 2026
Top predictions for the remainder of 2026 ... check it out!

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