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Read The Fine Print On Credit Card Insurance Offers

January 25, 2014April 18, 2014 Guest Author

“You should have read the fine print” is one of those cliches that is used so often as a punch line or lesson in stories. But the reason any phrase becomes a cliche in the first place is because it’s used so often, and it’s used often because it’s the truth. And these days, most everything comes with fine print and you ignore it at your peril; and that includes insurance policies. The trick to buying insurance is that you need to be aware of the fine print; the exclusions,…

What Canadian Snowbirds Should Keep In Mind When Getting Travel Insurance

December 21, 2013March 1, 2014 Guest Author

Your annual escape to the balmy south is supposed to be a time of rest and relaxation–a break from the burdens of everyday life. Unfortunately, for some snowbirds, the quest to avoid mountains of snow leads to an avalanche of unexpected medical bills. Yes, the responsible traveller who makes the seemingly wise decision to purchase travel medical insurance can find themselves penniless thanks to a number of hard-to-spot loopholes designed to absolve insurance providers of financial responsibility to their loyal customers. When it comes to many travel insurance contracts, it…

Travel insurance isn’t always practical, says National Consumers League

December 5, 2013December 2, 2013 H. Cutner

The group has released a statement that the protection does not always make sense. According to the National Consumers League, a group that has been in existence for 114 years, the way that the industry functions has designed travel insurance in a way that it is typically not a good deal for travelers. They have pointed out that there are far too many exceptions to make the coverage worthwhile for most people. The consumer group has pointed out that travel insurance policies are filled with different kinds of exceptions that…

What Happens When You Cheat On Your Travel Medical Insurance Policy.

December 1, 2013April 19, 2014 Guest Author

This shark is unimpressed with your lack of travel health insurance When you go on vacation, you don’t leave anything to chance. You make sure you have your reservations in place, all down payments squared away, an itinerary set up, and everything you need to take with you all ready to go. But if you skimp on medical insurance, you may be setting yourself up for some trouble, even if you already have a regular health insurance policy in place. Travel insurance is common enough, and it takes care of things…

New Website Launch Focuses on International Expatriate Health Insurance Solutions

November 1, 2013March 15, 2014 PR Article

London, United Kingdom, November 01, 2013 –(PR.com)– Lloyds Broker, Xact Risk Solutions, specialists in the international health insurance market, is excited to announce the launch of their new website, www.xactexpat.com. For the experienced expatriate, the design of the website facilitates a quick and easy process for obtaining an international private medical insurance (IPMI) quote. Expatriates that are first time buyers will find the wealth of information readily available from the website a big help in navigating the nuances of IPMI and learn about the various options available. “We have put…