Travel insurance articles

By Damian Tysdal, licensed travel insurance agent since 2006 · Updated 11 June 2011

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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What compensation do travel suppliers provide for hurricanes? 11 Jun 2011
What kind of compensation is available from travel suppliers like hotels for hurricanes? Here's your guide to hurricane refunds.
Trip Cost of $0 is too risky 1 Jun 2011
Some travelers try to get around the trip cost by typing $0, but this is risky. Here's why a trip cost of $0 is not worth it.
What is Primary vs. Secondary Medical Coverage? 1 Jun 2011
What is primary vs secondary medical coverage with a travel insurance plan? Here's what you need to know before your next trip.
How is a Passport Card Different from a Passport? 13 May 2011
What is a passport card different from a passport? They are actually two very different documents with different purposes.
Protecting your Identity when you Travel 11 May 2011
Expert tips on protecting your identity - both at home and while traveling - from the experts who know.
What’s the difference between 24-hour AD&D and Flight Accident AD&D? 6 May 2011
Travel insurance AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) pays a lump sum for accident-related death or injury during travel. Learn what it covers and how much you need.
What is the difference between travel assistance and travel insurance? 5 May 2011
Travel assistance isn't the same as travel insurance. See this explanation of the difference before you travel.
Passport & Credit Card Coverage 29 Apr 2011
What happens if your wallet is stolen while you're traveling? Here's how travel insurance covers stolen or lost passports and credit cards.
Property Damage Coverage 22 Apr 2011
You just found out the vacation house you rented has been destroyed. How do you recover your trip from property damage?
Injury and Illness Coverage 21 Apr 2011
Your vacation is canceled because of an injury or illness, now what do you do? Here's what you need to know to protect your trip.
Traffic Accident En route to Departure Coverage 20 Apr 2011
What happens if you have a traffic accident on your way to the airport? Here's how travel insurance can get your trip back on track.
Car Rental Collision Coverage 14 Apr 2011
What happens if the car you rented for a trip get's damaged? Here's what you need to know about car rental coverage before your next trip.
Flight Accident Insurance 13 Apr 2011
What is flight accident insurance and when do you need it while traveling? Here's what you need to know before your next trip.
Roadside Assistance Coverage 8 Apr 2011
Who do you call if you need roadside assistance and you're far from home? Here's how travel insurance can protect you.
Identity Theft Services Coverage 8 Apr 2011
Identity theft can happen anywhere, so what happens when your identity is stolen while you're traveling? Here's what you need to know.
Concierge Services Coverage 8 Apr 2011
Who do you turn to if you don't have a concierge on your trip? Read how concierge services with your travel insurance plan can help.
Business Assistance Coverage 8 Apr 2011
If you're on a working trip, who can you call for business assistance? Here's how travel insurance can help a business traveler in a jam.
Work Conflict Coverage 7 Apr 2011
What happens where a work conflict causes you to cancel a trip? Here's how travel insurance protects you from work conflicts.
Buying Travel Insurance from a 3rd party company vs. through a Travel Agent 31 Mar 2011
How do you avoid buying fake travel insurance? Or worse, a plan that leaves you stranded. Here's how to buy travel insurance the right way.
Why buying Travel Insurance from a 3rd party company is better than buying from a Cruise Line 31 Mar 2011
Clicking that insurance button when booking your cruise looks easy, but stop. Here's why you should buy cruise insurance from a 3rd party.

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