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Travel insurance purchased by only half of vacationers

August 9, 2013August 7, 2013 G. Turner

The results of a recent study have shown that travelers are not purchasing medical coverage before they leave. According to the results of a recent study on summer vacations, only half of Canadians who head out of the country during the summer purchase travel insurance to cover themselves in case of a medical emergency. This includes those who are headed to the United States or abroad on their vacations. The travel insurance study was conducted by BMO Insurance. What it determined was that among the 83 percent of Canadians who…

A Streamlined Way to Settle on Travel Insurance

July 27, 2013April 21, 2014 Guest Author

Travel Insurance is something that globetrotters often overlook as an intricate part of their travel experience. While there are without a doubt certain getaways that don’t require top notch coverage, there are definitely those that do. Travel insurance, if you can match your resources with a viable option, is something to consider if you’re travelling with any risk attached to your baggage. Below are some objective and straightforward ways to determine what travel insurance, if any, is necessary for you on the vacation you’re planning. 1. Determine the associated risk…

State of Your Health Insurance While Traveling

July 6, 2013February 12, 2014 Guest Author

You’re soon to be off on an exciting trip out of the country. Your plans are made, your flight is booked, your passport is current, and now all you can do is count down to the day of your flight. Before you pack your bags and board you plane, you should make sure that your insurance will cover any unforeseen medical expenses while traveling. Whether you are an American or an Australian citizen, health insurance agents from insurance companies like GMF Health in Australia can help you determine if you…

Travel insurance purchased by only half of Canadians

May 27, 2013May 25, 2013 Julie Campbell

A new study has shown that only about fifty percent of travelers from the country buy a policy. A new study conducted by BMO has just revealed that while 83 percent of Canadians plan to go away on vacation at some point between May and October 2013, only half have intentions to purchase travel insurance to cover them while they are not at home. The survey examined a number of different habits of Canadians while they are away from home. For example, the average Canadian traveler intends to spend $3,073…

Travel insurance overlooked by millions from the UK

January 10, 2013 H. Cutner

A recent study has shown that British travelers are often unprepared for unexpected holiday emergencies. Though the British people love to get away from it all to relax on their holidays, they are often lacking travel insurance when they do so, putting themselves at risk of tremendous unexpected expenses should emergencies or disaster strike. Recent statistics show that more than half the population of the U.K. intends to head away from home this year. A survey published by Think Banking Weekly indicated that 53 percent of the country’s population intended…

Extreme sports insurance and ski safety tips are important for starting the season

December 15, 2012April 30, 2013

Skiers are cautioned to start the winter off right by taking appropriate precautions. In some areas of the world, the ski season has already started and is in full tilt, but a snowboarding accident in Chamonix is serving as a reminder that extreme sports insurance is just as vital this year as it has been in previous years. A British student is currently on life support because of a crash experienced on the slopes. The Alps are currently having record snowfalls, which could mean a good season, but it is…

Business Travelers Refuse Trips to Risky Locations, Chubb Survey Finds

February 8, 2012February 8, 2012 Guest Author

Nearly half of people surveyed would refuse to go on a business trip to a location they consider dangerous unless their employer provided them with emergency medical and other services, according to a survey by the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies. Twenty-three percent of business travelers indicated that they would refuse to go on the business trip; 21% said they go but would refuse to go on the next trip; and 14% would go but look for a new job after returning. Many employees, however, said they would take the…