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What the European Travel Ban Means for Travel Insurance

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. March 12, 2020 — On March 11th, President Trump announced a travel ban restricting travel from 26 European countries to the United States. Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth.com, explains how the travel ban impacts travel insurance coverage on policies purchased now. Limited Impact to Coverage Despite Evolving Situation While this drastic move […]

Travel Insurance Coverage for Coronavirus Pandemic May Be Available But Limited

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. March 11, 2020 — The coronavirus outbreak has been declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization. Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth.com, explains that while a policy can still be purchased today, there is limited coronavirus coverage. Squaremouth launched the Coronavirus Pandemic Travel Insurance search feature to help travelers search and […]

A Coronavirus Pandemic Won’t Be Covered By Travel Insurance, says Squaremouth

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. February 27, 2020 — The coronavirus outbreak has reached almost every continent, leading to reports of an impending global pandemic. Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, urges nervous travelers not to rush to buy a policy now, and explains the only type of coverage that can still help. Pandemic Declaration Doesn’t Trigger Cancellation […]

Don’t Buy Travel Insurance Now for the Coronavirus, Says Squaremouth

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. February 13, 2020 — Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, explains why travelers concerned about the coronavirus should not purchase a new travel insurance policy for an existing trip. Don’t Pay for a Policy That Won’t Cover Concerns The biggest concern of travelers is being able to cancel a trip due to fear […]

Travel Insurance Explained As Coronavirus Impacts Travel Worldwide

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. February 7, 2020 — The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a global health emergency, causing cancelled flights, rerouted cruises and additional traveler screenings worldwide. As the situation escalates, travelers may now be experiencing a widespread impact on international travel. Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, breaks down travel insurance coverage and […]

Coronavirus Outbreak Impact on Travel Insurance, Explained by Squaremouth

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. January 28, 2020 — In response to the Coronavirus outbreak, The Center for Disease Control has issued a Level 3 Warning and the U.S. Department of State has issued a travel advisory for the affected destinations. Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, reports an influx of calls from current policyholders wanting to cancel […]

Coronavirus Outbreak Concerns Can Be Covered By Travel Insurance Upgrade

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. January 21, 2020 – The outbreak of a mysterious new Coronavirus in China and other Asian countries is causing hundreds to fall ill and has travelers questioning if it is safe to visit the affected areas. Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, warns travelers that even though they can purchase a policy now, […]

Insure This, Not That: 3 Things You Shouldn’t Quote in Your Travel Insurance

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., October 17, 2019 — Insuring a trip can save travelers from financial loss when the unexpected happens, but many travelers overspend on their travel insurance under the impression that insuring more is better. Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, reveals three things travelers should not include in their travel insurance quote. Refundable Trip […]

How Much Travel Insurance Should Really Cost, Revealed by Squaremouth

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. September 23, 2019 — Travel insurance is meant to protect travelers from financial distress, not cause it. So how much should a travel insurance policy cost? Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, explains the factors that determine policy premiums and reveals how much travelers should expect to pay to protect their trips. In […]

Consumer Caution: 3 Common Travel Insurance Exclusions All Travelers Should Know

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. May 1, 2019 — Many travelers assume travel insurance covers every aspect of their trip, when in fact, all policies have exclusions that could affect traveler’s coverage. Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, breaks down 3 of the most common policy exclusions and how they apply to travelers. Mental, Nervous or Psychological Disorders […]