Category: Coverage
In-depth breakdowns of travel insurance coverage types — from trip cancellation and emergency medical to baggage loss and evacuation. Understand exactly what your policy covers (and excludes) before you need to use it.
Recent Posts
What El Niño Means for Your Fall and Winter Travel
30 September
The Safe Traveler’s Guide to Public Wi-Fi
23 September
The New Border Rules (and a Secret Shortcut Home)
17 September
11 February 2022
“Loopholes” of Travel Insurance and How to Avoid Them
The various loopholes of travel insurance and other ‘small print’ drive people crazy. An insurance policy...
17 October 2021
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage
This coverage provides a lump sum benefit if loss of life or limb occurs during a...
7 April 2017
Cancel For Work Reasons Coverage
‘Cancel for work reasons’ coverage is an optional upgrade on some plans which expands the covered reasons...
9 July 2012
7 Reasons for Trip Interruption Coverage
Let’s start by explaining what a trip interruption is, shall we? In travel insurance terms, a trip...
3 October 2011
Lost or Stolen Passport/Visa Coverage
This coverage reimburses up to 100% of your pre-paid, nonrefundable travel costs when you are prevented...
29 September 2011
Victim of Assault Prior to Trip Departure Coverage
This coverage allows the insured to cancel their trip for a full refund of their pre-paid...
10 September 2011
Credit Card travel protection vs. Travel Insurance
Travelers don’t purchase travel insurance because they often believe they already have it with their credit...
9 September 2011
Emergency Medical Reunion Coverage
This coverage provides round trip transportation for one person of your choice (friend or family) to...
9 September 2011
Sports Equipment Coverage
This coverage provides reimbursement (up to the policy maximum) for the value of lost, stolen, damaged,...
9 September 2011
Return of Minor Children Coverage
This coverage ensures that dependent children traveling with you are returned safely home in the event...