Covid-19 Articles Archives

Mandatory COVID-19 Coverage Raises Travel Insurance Questions

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. July 16, 2020 — Certain countries have begun to reopen for tourists, but many have strict requirements for travelers coming from the US. Travel insurance comparison site Squaremouth.com shares travel insurance tips for travelers heading to destinations with COVID-19 related restrictions. Negative Test Result Required for Entry Many countries are […]

How U.S. Residents Are Traveling After COVID-19

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. July 8, 2020 – The effects of COVID-19 have changed travel for the foreseeable future. According to data from travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth.com, travelers’ post-COVID-19 concerns have impacted their travel behavior. Travelers Purchasing Cancellation Coverage Travelers looking for coverage to cancel are showing caution and doubt following COVID-19, booking shorter trips […]

Four Tips Travelers Need to Know Before Filing a Cancel for Any Reason Claim

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. June 25, 2020 — In response to the unpredictable state of travel, Cancel for Any Reason travel insurance policies are in high demand, with a 415% increase in purchases, according to travel insurance comparison site Squaremouth.com. Before spending the additional 40-50% it costs to acquire this extensive coverage, Squaremouth.com shares four tips […]

If Domestic Trips Are the New Future of Travel, Why Buy Travel Insurance?

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. June 19, 2020 — For the first time, travel insurance comparison site Squaremouth.com, reports travelers are insuring more domestic trips than international trips. How COVID-19 Has Impacted Domestic Travel In response to this major shift in traveler behavior, Squaremouth.com shares three tips for buying travel insurance for domestic trips. Don’t Pay For […]

The One New Travel Concern That Can’t Be Covered by Cancel for Any Reason

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. June 9, 2020 — As countries prepare to open for tourists, many are implementing new restrictions and regulations upon arrival. With the future of travel continuing to evolve, Cancel for Any Reason coverage remains the best option for travelers planning trips now. However, travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth.com cautions there is […]

How the Travel Insurance Industry Is Reacting to COVID-19

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. May 28, 2020 — In response to travelers worldwide being impacted by COVID-19, travel insurance providers are already making policy changes to address new concerns and the future of travel. Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth.com, spoke with ten leading travel insurance providers to reveal four ways travel insurance is evolving because of […]

Explaining Financial Default Travel Insurance Amid COVID-19

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the impact continues to spread, and has evolved from travel closures and health concerns to a widespread economic crisis. With no clear end in sight, the financial impacts have already forced major companies out of business, and others are struggling to stay afloat. The ongoing nature of this crisis can […]

How COVID-19 Changed Travel This Summer

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. May 20, 2020 — States, countries, and cruise lines are beginning to open for summer travel, but travel insurance consumer trends show COVID-19 concerns remain top of mind. Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth.com, reveals how COVID-19 has changed travel this summer. Summer Travel Plummets Due to COVID-19 Pandemic COVID-19 caused travel restrictions […]

3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Always Accept Vouchers for Canceled Trips, says Squaremouth

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. May 12, 2020 — In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, airlines, cruise lines, and tour operators are issuing countless vouchers for canceled trips. Before travelers accept a voucher, travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, shares three reasons why they shouldn’t accept vouchers for canceled trips. Voucher Value May Not Be Insurable Some travel […]

Financial Default Coverage in Light of Major Travel Supplier Bankruptcy Filings

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. May 8, 2020 — Major travel suppliers, including Norwegian Cruise Line, Virgin Atlantic, and Virgin Australia, have reported potential bankruptcy filings, resulting from COVID-19. As business closures become imminent, travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth.com reveals the one benefit that can help travelers concerned about more closures. Financial Default Benefit Can Reimburse Travelers […]