Can I cancel my trip because of an act of terrorism?

Yes, many policies allow travelers to cancel their trip because of terrorism at their destination, as long as their policy includes Terrorism coverage and was purchased ...

March 2015

Is Terrorism a covered reason under Trip Cancellation?

Yes, most policies provide Terrorism coverage under their Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption benefits. In order for this benefit to be triggered, the incident must be ...

March 2015

Will travel insurance allow me to cancel my trip if the Ebola outbreak worsens?

Short Answer If a traveler wants the option to cancel a trip if the outbreak worsens, or if a traveler is scared to travel due to ...

March 2015

If I become infected with Ebola, can I be medically evacuated out of the country?

Travel insurance providers still consider contracting Ebola an “unforeseen” event, this means benefits like Emergency Medical and Medical Evacuation are available to travelers who ...

March 2015

When do I need to purchase a policy to have coverage for Ebola?

Short Answer Travel insurance coverage related to the Ebola virus may still be available to travelers who wish to purchase a policy, and can be purchased ...

March 2015

Will my coverage extend if I am quarantined due to Ebola?

Short Answer Yes, most policies will automatically extend if you are unable to return home on your scheduled return date due to an unexpected illness or ...

March 2015

Is life insurance available in a travel insurance policy if I die from Ebola while traveling?

Short Answer Unfortunately, as Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage will exclude sickness of any kind, there is no life insurance coverage available for death caused by ...

March 2015

Can I go to the doctor if I think I have contracted an illness on my trip?

Short Answer Yes, if a traveler contracts an illness, including measles, while on their covered trip they may go to any licensed medical physician who is ...

February 2015

Is a blizzard considered a Natural Disaster?

By most definitions, the Northeast Blizzard is considered a Natural Disaster. Most travel insurance providers define a Natural Disaster as “flood, fire, hurricane, tornado, earthquake, tsunami ...

January 2015