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Travel insurance company identifies safest country to visit

March 1, 2024February 29, 2024 Julie Campbell

Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection has issued its list of the nations safest for travelers Travelers these days are commonly seeking fresh new experiences outside the typical resort visit and will likely be interested to find out what results a travel insurance company has published with regard to the safest places to go. Interestingly, the US was not North America’s safest country Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection (BHTP) recently published its yearly State of Travel Insurance report, ranking the world’s safest countries for visitors. There were 1,702 participants in the survey. The…

Travel insurance is increasingly popular but many vacationers remain unprepared

February 29, 2024February 28, 2024 Marc

A recent survey shows that many people still aren’t getting coverage for their trips A recent survey conducted by CAA showed that even though travel insurance rose in popularity during and following the pandemic, there remain many people who don’t purchase any coverage when they head away on business trips or vacations. Despite the financial risks, about 40 percent travelers don’t always buy coverage This means that forty percent of travelers are inconsistent about buying emergency medical or cancellation travel insurance, or never purchase it at all. This places a…

Is cruise travel insurance different from conventional trip coverage?

December 19, 2023December 19, 2023 H. Cutner

Should travelers headed away on an ocean liner or along a river be looking into a different policy? Is cruise travel insurance any different than conventional trip coverage? After all, if there is anything that vacationers have learned since the start of the decade, it’s the importance of the right policy, so they want to be sure to get it right. Traveling on the water can be an expensive investment into relaxation, so coverage makes sense. That said, when vacationers are presented with their options, many will see that there…

Does your next trip need vacation liability RV insurance?

June 26, 2023June 23, 2023 Marc

Recreational vehicle drivers could be found at fault if an accident occurs while parked at a campsite. As road trip season is now getting well underway, many camper drivers are wondering what kinds of RV insurance they need to make sure their trips don’t come with unwanted surprise expenses. When you have a motorhome, you face different risks than those you face as a regular car driver. RV insurance isn’t the same as auto, travel, or vacation home coverage. It is a unique way to spend time on the road…

Travel insurance companies face new challenges amid sanctions in war on Ukraine

March 10, 2022March 9, 2022 Nordstrom

Countries directly involved in the war or sanctions have “do not travel” warnings protecting insurers. Consumers have a lot of questions regarding the ins and outs of travel insurance at the moment, due to the sanctions and other issues surrounding the illegal Russian invasion on Ukraine. The war and the sanctions have changed the rules for some travelers and insurers are working to answer questions. The countries directly involved in the war in Ukraine have “do not travel” warnings which provide protection for travel insurance companies. That said, the sanctions…