General Travel Insurance Coverage Archives

Travel Insurance Claims Are On The Rise – Here’s What Travelers Need to Know

ST. PETERSBURG FL September 05, 2024 — Following a summer marred with travel disruptions and delays, travel insurance claims have risen 21% over last year. With travel up 8% this fall and trip costs continuing to reach record numbers, protecting your trip expenses with travel insurance is more important than ever. Leading travel insurance comparison […]

Record Fall Travel Costs Increase Popularity of Budget-Friendly Destinations

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., August 29, 2024 — Travelers are gearing up for what could be one of the most expensive fall travel seasons to-date, with average trip costs up over 30% compared to last fall. Analyzing traveler spending and survey data from thousands of travel insurance policies purchased for trips this fall, leading travel insurance […]

Travel Anxiety on the Rise: Top Fall Traveler Concerns of 2024

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., August 22, 2024 – In a recent Squaremouth survey of more than 4,000 travel insurance customers, 75% of respondents said they were more concerned about protecting their trip costs this fall compared to previous years. This amount of concern may be attributed to the impending Flu season, frequent airline disruptions and a […]

Travel Disruptions in 2024: The Rising Cost of Delays and Missed Connections

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., August 20, 2024 – Flight delays have become a common frustration for travelers throughout the United States. Roughly 21% of all flights this year have arrived at their destination at least 15 minutes later than expected, according to data from the Department of Transportation. Lengthy delays not only frustrate travelers, but can […]

Unforeseen Travel Disruptions Stress the Need to Buy Travel Insurance Early

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 25, 2024 — From historic hurricanes to global technology outages, 2024 has been plagued with unusual travel disruptions that have created chaos and frustration for travelers. Following this tumultuous first half of the year, travelers should expect increasing unpredictability. Leading travel insurance marketplace, Squaremouth.com, says these recent travel disruptions highlight the most […]

Travel Insurance Mistakes: 2 Items You Should Never Include in Your Quote

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 19, 2024 — Travel insurance can protect you from financial losses due to unforeseen events, but many end up overspending, mistakenly believing that a higher price is always better. Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, reveals two things you should not include in their travel insurance quote. Refundable Trip Costs Travelers insuring […]

4 Common Travel Insurance Myths Debunked By Squaremouth

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., June 28, 2024 – While travel insurance is more popular than ever, many aspects of coverage often get misinterpreted. The nation’s leading travel insurance marketplace, Squaremouth, debunks 4 common myths travelers misunderstand when it comes to purchasing travel insurance. Myth 1: Higher Cost Means Better Coverage A common misconception is that a […]

3 Common Travel Insurance Exclusions All Travelers Should Know

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. June 14, 2024 — Many travelers assume travel insurance is meant to cover every aspect of their trip. While it can cover many travel mishaps, all policies have common exclusions that could affect traveler’s coverage. Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, breaks down 3 of the most common policy exclusions and how they […]

Travel Insurance vs. Credit Card Coverage: What All Travelers Need to Know

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., June 7, 2024 — Credit card companies are known for offering customers added benefits like built-in travel insurance, but depending on a traveler’s needs, this coverage may not be the best option. Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, explains three instances where comprehensive third-party travel insurance policies can cover your costs when credit […]

4 Travel Insurance Mistakes to Avoid This Summer

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., May 23, 2024 – Even the most seasoned travelers can make mistakes booking and protecting their vacations. Leading travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, reveals 4 mistakes travelers make when selecting a travel insurance policy, and explains what they can do to find the best coverage for their summer trips. Mistake 1: Skipping […]