Southern Cross Travel Insurance has announced that they have paid a travel insurance claim that topped the one million dollars in New Zealand, underlining the importance of coverage as the cost for becoming injured or ill while away from home – even when in countries that have reciprocal healthcare – are on the rise. Previous to this most recent claim, in the last year, the insurer reported an individual claim that was greater than three hundred thousand dollars in Australia. Both this claim and the most recent record breaker for…
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Travel insurance can help holiday season travelers to protect themselves from being snowed in
Though the holiday season is one of the most common times for people to travel, it is also commonly interrupted by bad weather such as heavy snow, wind, or ice storms. This type of bad weather can make as much of a mess of travel plans as it can of a city’s sidewalks and streets. Road closures, grounded and delayed flights, and stalled trains can make it impossible for travelers to keep to their itineraries. Last year, snow in England brought over 500,000 flights to and from Heathrow Airport to…
Read MoreWinter ski safety tips that keep safety first
Last year, ski travel returned as a popular trend as a result of a long natural snow season and record snowfalls that gave winter sports enthusiasts lots of extra time to enjoy them. Now that the holiday season is upon us once more, the ski season is about to start as well, and consumers are starting to begin their travel planning. With that in mind, insurance and travel professionals are recommending that travelers take certain precautions to keep safety at the top of their list during this year’s winter season.…
Read MoreDirect Travel Insurance highlights the importance of disaster coverage to travelers
As a year of record-breaking natural disasters comes to a close, Direct Travel Insurance has released a statement highlighting the benefits of natural disaster coverage for travelers who will be going out of town during the holiday season. Individuals travelling for business or personal reasons over the holiday season can protect themselves against the various kinds of disruption that can be caused to travels by hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, wildfires, volcanic eruptions, landslides, and any number of other unforeseen events that could otherwise turn a pleasant journey into a financial…
Read MoreAvoid delays in winter travel with the right insurance
The holiday season is upon us once more and with it comes the inevitable winter experience which brings drivers a number of delays that are not a concern throughout the rest of the year. Travel Insurance Center has released a statement that explains that winter weather can commonly cause delays for travelers that can last from minutes to hours or days, and that since airlines do not provide reimbursements in these circumstances, it can become very expensive for travelers to have to pay for additional transportation, hotel accommodations, and meals.…
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