Travel insurance articles

By Damian Tysdal, licensed travel insurance agent since 2006 · Updated 31 March 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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Is It Cheaper to Buy Travel Insurance Direct or Through a Comparison Site? 31 Mar 2011
Travel insurance costs the same direct or through a comparison site. The insurer sets the price. What changes is how many plans you can see. Here is when to use each.
Bankruptcy/Financial Default Coverage 28 Mar 2011
What happens to your trip when a travel provider declares bankruptcy? Read how to protect yourself from companies going out of business.
Emergency Medical Expense Coverage 23 Mar 2011
Emergency medical costs while travel can be expensive. Here's what you need to know about emergency medical coverage for your next trip.
Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation Coverage 22 Mar 2011
What qualifies as an emergency evacuation when you're traveling? Read how travel insurance covers emergency evacuations.
Pre-existing Medical Condition Coverage 22 Mar 2011
It can be confusing to know what travel insurance coverage you need for pre-existing medical conditions. Here's what you need to know.
Worldwide Travel Assistance Coverage 21 Mar 2011
What is worldwide travel assistance, and why would you want it? Here's everything you need to know about travel assistance.
Missed Connection Coverage 10 Mar 2011
Airline compensation for missed connections is extremely limited. This is why you need missed connection coverage for your trips.
Baggage Coverage 10 Mar 2011
Travelers assume the airline will compensate for lost baggage. Unfortunately, airlines don't (much) - that's why baggage coverage is useful.
Travel insurance Free Look is your money-back guarantee 23 Feb 2011
After you purchase a travel insurance plan, use the free look period to be sure it's exactly what you want and need.
11 Reasons to Buy Travel Insurance 9 Feb 2011
Why would a traveler buy travel insurance? Here are all the reasons to buy travel insurance for any type of trip you take.
Understanding Security Protocols for Domestic Travel 19 Nov 2010
Security protocols change all the time and for lots of reasons. Terrorist attacks, pandemics, and other events cause changes in security.
Hunting Safety Tips and Guidelines 19 Nov 2010
To have an exciting hunting trip, it's critical to think about hunting safety before you go. Here's how to ensure your hunting trip is safe.
How Travel Insurance Helps in an Emergency 19 Nov 2010
What if an emergency happens on your next trip? Here's how travel insurance helps in a travel emergency, no matter where you are.
Staying Healthy in Underdeveloped Countries 19 Nov 2010
Do you know how to stay healthy in underdeveloped countries? Here's what you need to plan for on your trip.
How to Prepare for an International Hunting Trip or Safari 19 Nov 2010
Got a safari on your bucket list? Here's how to prepare to have a safe and healthy safari trip no matter where in the world you go.
How to Prepare for a U.S. Hunting Trip 19 Nov 2010
The best hunting trips are the ones that are well planned. You wouldn't want to arrive and find you forgot something important after all.
Health Concerns while Traveling in Underdeveloped Countries 19 Nov 2010
Traveling to an underdeveloped country comes with risks. What are the health concerns for travelers headed to underdeveloped countries?
Understanding Security Protocols for International Travel 19 Nov 2010
Understanding current international travel security protocols can be tricky because they change all the time - without warning too!
Guide to Group Trip Planning 19 Nov 2010
Group trips can be great fun, but they take loads of planning. Here's how to do group trip planning the right way.
10 Tips for Seniors Traveling with Health Concerns 19 Nov 2010
Seniors traveling can take certain precautions to prevent and deal with health emergencies that may occur when they travel.

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