A new online insurance brand called Protect Your Bubble has had its initial American launch today, with the backing of a Fortune 500 company and the intention to provide modern consumers with the additional choices they need to protect the things that are important in their lives at a given moment, such as pets, travel, and gadgets. According to the Europe and North America Protect Your Bubble president, Stephen Ebbett, when consumers think about insurance, they usually call to mind health, life, homeowner, and auto coverage. However, he also pointed…
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Will travel insurance provide coverage for catastrophes such as that faced by Costa Concordia passengers?
When booking a vacation, many people wonder whether or not it is truly worth the added expense to purchase a travel insurance package, and whether or not it will cover them in case of a disaster such as what occurred on the Costa Concordia. Cruise passengers did indeed benefit from their protection when they were evacuated from the ship. While they waited for Costa Cruise Lines to provide their assistance, those who had purchased travel insurance were already served by the insurers who relayed messages back to the loved ones…
Read MoreJohn Hancock Financial announces new travel insurance offerings
John Hancock Financial has announced that it will now be offering products from the travel insurance sector, which will be available to consumers through its new website which has been created specifically for that purpose, as well as through comparison websites for that type of coverage. The new travel insurance coverage will provide protection for trip interruption or cancellation, accident, medical, and baggage, as well as multi-lingual, 24-hour emergency services. The insurer, which is based in Boston, has said that while the products themselves will be distributed by the John…
Read MoreA blip in a trip doesn’t have to be a disaster with the right travel insurance coverage
Whether you’re traveling to visit relatives or are headed out on that dream vacation, without travel insurance, even the smallest incident can result in serious inconvenience, struggle, and financial catastrophe. While you’re away from home, just about anything can happen, from a stolen wallet to food poisoning. If you have coverage from travel insurance, you will have the coverage you need to have your personal belongings replaced, or to pay for medical expenses. It can also help to pay for replacement tickets for missed or cancelled flights, and other unanticipated…
Read MoreBikini Travel Insurance announces new product just for women
Bikini Travel Insurance has announced that it has released a form of specialized travel insurance that was created by women, for female consumers. This new Bikini Travel Insurance policy is now available for purchase online. This product is particularly unique because insurance products are typically considered to be the creation of men. This product breaks away from that tradition and focuses specifically on consumers who are women, with their travel behaviors and needs in mind. The policies do still cover the conventional travel insurance elements such as repatriation cover and…
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