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.
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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...
9 September 2011
Adventure Activities Coverage
This coverage addresses the needs of adventure travelers. It is typically in the form of an...
9 September 2011
Pet Care Coverage
Pet care coverage with travel insurance typically consists of pet-related assistance services, such as coordinating the...
23 August 2011
Security/Political Evacuation Coverage
This coverage provides for necessary evacuations from a location that is unsafe to a place of...
1 June 2011
What is Primary vs. Secondary Medical Coverage?
Travel insurance plans offer primary travel medical coverage or secondary medical coverage, so what does that mean exactly?...
10 May 2011
When is Travel Insurance NOT Necessary?
You do not need travel insurance for every trip. Yes…that’s right. There are cases where insurance is not necessary. In these...
8 May 2011
What is a covered reason for trip cancellation?
Coronavirus Update: There are many covered reasons for trip cancellation. But the only way to cover...
5 May 2011
What Travel Insurance Covers
The intent of travel insurance is to provide financial protection against large unexpected financial losses due...
29 April 2011
Passport & Credit Card Coverage
This coverage provides reimbursement for unauthorized credit card charges, fees to replace passports, and emergency cash...