A travel alert has been issued for Americans traveling to Europe. During the announcement, it was carefully explained that this is a travel alert, not a travel warning. Americans are able to continue traveling to Europe, but should take extra precautions. Many people are wondering what terrorism coverage is available with travel insurance. It is important to look closely at the details of a policy, especially with terrorism.
In order to cancel or interrupt a trip, it must be for a reason specifically mentioned in the policy. A travel alert for terrorism is not one of the covered reason. CSA
Traveling internationally offers many exciting opportunities to travelers. Learning about new cultures, developing new business partnerships, or simply relaxing in a beautiful location are all great experiences. However, international travel can also be quite inexpensive in ways you did not imagine. For that reason, it is a good idea to buy international travel insurance that combines medical and travel care.
By making sure your travel plan includes medical coverage, you cans ave significant amounts of money. Illness and injuries that occur while overseas are typically not covered by the insurance policy you use in your home country. Read full article…
On September 1, a typhoon struck South Korea, causing damage not only to the area but also to travel plans in and around the country. When these disasters occur, your best option is to be prepared with international travel insurance.
The typhoon killed five people, and was being followed by another tropical storm (Tropical Storm Malou). International and domestic flights were diverted or cancelled, leaving travelers in a difficult situation. International travel insurance can help in these types of situations in multiple ways.
First, if you become injured during a natural disaster, your insurance plan will help you get the quality medical care you need at an affordable rate.
Travel insurance carriers release position statements when current events affect coverage. These statements identify what benefits are no longer available for future policy purchases. When a labor strike of a common carrier becomes a foreseeable event, policies sold after then will not cover situations related to the labor strike. The following is a statement from Travel Guard on the BAA strike.
BAA workers have voted in favor of strike action, Friday 08/13/10, which could potentially affect the closings of the following airports: Heathrow, Stansted. So
Travel insurance carriers often provide useful travel information on the company website. Travel Guard recently posted a story about cliff diving and a popular destination in Queenstown, New Zealand. The following is an excerpt from the article:
Adventurers know that Australia and New Zealand travel provides for some truly unforgettable experiences. Whether its climbing Mount Cook in New Zealand or exploring the Great Barrier Reef, the natural delights of the South Pacific have kept travelers coming back.
That’s also true of one of the more interesting manmade endeavors in the region, the Shotover Canyon Swing in Queenstown, New Zealand. Thi