Travel Insurance
Post Office travel insurance voted best provider
The Post Office’s travel money and insurance services have both claimed top placings at the 2008 British Travel Awards.
The Post Office bureau de change service won Best Foreign Exchange Company beating competition from several competitors. The Post Office was also voted Best Travel Insurance Company for the third year in a row.
More than 90,000 votes were cast by consumers and industry […]
New Travel Insurance Glossary Simplifies Travel Insurance
We’ve all been there. You need to renew your health insurance plan, or your tour operator recommends trip cancellation insurance for the safari you are planning. But when you look at the plan benefits, you don’t get it and your eyes glaze over. “Pre-Existing Conditions? Beneficiary?” What does this stuff mean?
Insurance, including travel insurance, has […]
Beijing 2008 Olympics Links
The Olympic Games afford us a refreshing and inspiring opportunity to see citizens from all over the world coming together and interacting in peace through sport. With the 2008 Summer Games only two weeks away (the games run August 8 - 24), we thought you’d like some helpful and fun Olympics links–see our list below. […]
Coming Soon to an Airport Near You: A Fee to Check Your Baggage
American Airlines, citing skyrocketing oil prices and the current economic environment, has decided to charge passengers $15 for checking a bag beginning June 15. The second bag will cost you $25. Other airlines are expected to follow suit. Read more in Peter Pae’s story today in the LA Times: American Airlines to Charge for Checked […]
Climb Every Mountain, But First Explore Adventure Travel Insurance
If skiing, skydiving or climbing The Matterhorn are your idea of relaxing vacation activities, or if you’re planning a couples bungee jump during your honeymoon, first be sure you’re covered in case you get hurt. Some health and life insurance plans exclude coverage for Adventure Sports (also called Hazardous Sports, Hazardous Activities or Extreme Sports). […]
Saga travel insurance critical of insurers penalising T5 passengers
Following the numerous baggage handling problems at Heathrow’s terminal 5, some travel insurers have introduced exclusions on their policies which prevent claims for lost baggage from passengers travelling via T5.Insurers including Churchill and Direct Line have confirmed that they will exclude cover for lost baggage and delays on new policies. However, not all insurers are […]
ATA and Aloha Bankruptcies Underscore Need for Travel Insurance
This week, passengers were hit hard with the realities of airline bankruptcies. Monday, Aloha Airlines ceased operations and today ATA Airlines followed suit. Thousands of travelers were left stranded and scrambling for flights. This not only causes stress to the travelers, but it will cost many of them lost prepaid trip monies for tours they […]
Cruise Insurance: What if You Get Sick on the Ship?
A surprising percentage of cruise passengers pay a visit to the ship’s doctor and not always for a sunburn or hangover. Travelers planning a cruise should take a few simple steps ahead of time to prepare for the possibility of getting sick or hurt.
Cruises are great. Get on board and enjoy the scenic ports […]
International Student Health Insurance for a Student-Sized Budget
Study USA-HealthCare reports an all-time record number of students buying study abroad insurance this month. The buzz about its great rates and generous coverage is spreading among students in the international student and study abroad communities, who often find the plan a significant cost savings over other options.
With tuition, fees, books, lodging, and daily […]
More Choices to Meet Travelers Needs with Travel Insurance Select
You don’t expect to cancel your trip or to have a medical emergency while traveling, but it happens. That’s why Travel Insurance Services recently introduced its newest version of Travel Insurance Select, a versatile trip cancellation insurance plan with a choice of benefits and services.
Simply choose the right option for your needs and budget. Popular […]