People planning to take a vacation or business trip in the United States may need additional coverage. With the changing restrictions for travelers, travel insurance policies that allow policyholders to “cancel for any reason” may become much more important. While these more expensive forms of standard travel insurance have always protected people against losses from having to make last minute changes – or cancellations – to their travel plans, travelers may now need it in case they are turned away from the United States. The standard insurance policy for travelers…
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Scam travel insurance claims are becoming more commonplace
According to recent data the most rapidly growing coverage segment is also a massive target for scams. Though auto policies have traditionally been the area in which insurers have traditionally had to be the most vigilant in watching for scammers, travel insurance has suddenly started to see the emergence of a new trend in false claims. The General Insurance Association (GIA) has reported that this insurance sector is growing exceptionally fast. The GIA has noticed this trend as a growing number of people travel overseas and recognize the importance of…
Read MoreTravel insurance inquiries spike from Zika virus concerns
Vacationers and business travelers, alike, are looking into coverage to give them peace of mind. According to a recent data release, calls regarding travel insurance have skyrocketed from airline travelers who are worried about the type of medical care they would receive if they were to be infected with the Zika virus while away from home, how much that care would cost, and whether or not it will provide them with the opportunity to cancel their plans if they are headed into an area where infections are known. People heading…
Read MoreTravel insurance offers people surprising benefits for a staycation
Many people wouldn’t even think to buy coverage for a vacation whey they’re staying home, but there are advantages. Staycations have become quite popular over the last few years – particularly since the economic crisis – but while travel insurance may be a common purchase when you’re heading out of state or out of the country, many people don’t realize that it can offer them benefits when they’re vacationing at home, too. Despite the fact that added medical coverage isn’t required, there are more benefits to travel policies. Throughout the…
Read MoreTravel insurance tips offered to Pennsylvania vacationers
The Insurance Department in the state has released advice for residents of the state before they head away. The warming weather means one thing to many people across Pennsylvania, and that is the preparations for the summer vacation season, about which they are now being provided with a range of travel insurance tips. The Pennsylvania Insurance Department is reminding vacationers to look into the right insurance coverage. The Insurance Department has released a checklist for people across the state, before they head away on vacation. Being away will impact many…
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