As the travel insurance niche grows, more and more business is being processed online. Some companies report as much as 70% of all sales being transacted online. Here are 3 reasons the web is perfect for purchasing travel insurance: 1. Instant coverage Most companies selling their travel insurance policies online offer instant coverage, meaning once […]
In The News 9/5/06
An amazing story from the Kansas City Star about a student doing doctoral degree work in New Guinea. While living in the wild and videotaping birds, he suffered a burst appendix. He was able to treat himself with antibiotics, and make an absurd 5-day trek to an Australian hospital. (Read Full Story) Also, from the […]
Why do I need trip insurance if I have credit cards with insurance included?
Credit card companies offer many benefits to cardholders in an effort to aquire and retain customers. Some even offer “Travel Insurance”, but cardholders should do some research before relying on it for their next trip. Travel insurance included with a credit card is very limited Usually travel insurance from credit cards is limited to coverage […]
FAQ’s When will my coverage become effective?
For Travel Medical, Multi-Trip Medical and Medical Evacuation Policies, coverage begins at 12:01AM the day of your departure. If purchased on, or after your departure date, coverage begins at 12:01AM the next day. For Flight Accident Policies, coverage becomes effective the day of your departure upon boarding your flight. Related Links More TraveInsuranceReview.net FAQ’s
FAQ’s What is the Pre-existing Condition Period?
This is the number of days that the insurance company will “look back” from the day the insurance was purchased, to see if your claim is related to a pre-existing medical condition. For example: You go to the doctor on Jan. 1st with complaints of chest pains. 39 days later you are traveling and suffer […]
QuoteWright.com travel insurance comparison site review
QuoteWright.com is a travel insurance company based in Connecticut. They offer plans from all of the leading online travel insurance companies, and allow you to compare different policies side-by-side to find the right one for your trip. Easy quote from homepage QuoteWright.com has set up their site very simply. The homepage features a quote engine […]
FAQ What is the definition of a Pre-Existing Medical Condition?
What is the definition of a Pre-Existing Medical Condition? “Any injury, disease or illness to You, a Traveling Companion, Family Member, or Business Partner occurring prior to and including the effective date of your insurance.” With trip cancellation insurance, there is coverage if you need to cancel your trip. It applies when an injury, disease, […]
Why most policies will not cover the 8/10 terror threats
The terror threats in the UK earlier this month affected many travelers, many of which had purchased travel insurance policies. Many of the policies even contain coverage for Acts of Terrorism in a city or country which you intend to visit. Terrorist threats, however, are generally not covered The following from Access America’s (now Allianz Travel […]
Cancel For Any Reason Coverage
Most travel insurance policies have coverage for trip cancellation. The catch, however, is the reason for cancellation. In order for the benefits to be paid, the reason for cancellation must be outlined in the policy; deaths in the family, personal injury before departing, loss of home to fire, loss of employment, etc. In other words, […]
Interview with Insurance Information Network of California spokesman Tully Lehman
From the Central Valley Business Times, an article and MP3 interview with Insurance Information Network of California spokesman Tully Lehman. Mr. Lehman answers basic questions about travel insurance needs, when to buy, how to research, and exclusions. Interview lasts less than 5 minutes Related Links Link to interview with Tully Lehman, at bottom of page