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Travel Insurance Coverage for Memorial Day Travel Delays, Explained by Squaremouth

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., May 9, 2024 – Each year, about 20% of travelers are delayed en route to their Memorial Day vacation, according to data from the United States Department of Transportation. With airline delays and cancellations on the rise, having travel insurance coverage could mean the difference between a comfortable delay or a frustrating […]

Worst Hurricane Season Outlook In History Highlights Need For Travel Insurance

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., May 2, 2024 – The 2024 hurricane season is forecasted to be the most active in history, with a record-breaking 24 named storms and 11 hurricanes, 6 of which are predicted to be a Category 3 or higher. Entering what could be the most destructive hurricane season on record, travel insurance comparison […]

Summer 2024 Travel Trends: Gen Z Spends, Europe Reigns

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. April 25, 2024 — Despite the rising cost of travel, travelers are sparing no expense on their summer getaways, according to Squaremouth.com, the nation’s leading travel insurance marketplace. Analyzing traveler spending data from thousands of travel insurance policies purchased for trips this summer, Squaremouth reveals the top summer travel spending trends of […]

Travel Costs Soar: 2024 Predicted as Most Expensive Summer for Travelers Yet

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. April 18, 2024 — New data reveals travelers are spending more on their trips this summer than ever before. Squaremouth.com, the nation’s leading travel insurance marketplace, reports that travelers are spending an average of nearly $10,000 on their trips this summer. Squaremouth breaks down the rise in summer travel spending and explains […]

Air Travel Concerns Highlight Need for Travel Insurance

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. April 11, 2024 — Over the last month, airlines have delayed or canceled thousands of flights for reasons such as weather, mechanical issues, and staffing shortages. This high uncertainty during the busy spring and summer seasons highlights the need to prepare for travel disruptions. While there’s no way to guarantee your flight […]

Travel Insurance Claims Paid Out 6X Policy Premium in 2023

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 21, 2024 – New data reveals a 30% increase in paid travel insurance claims filed in 2023. Squaremouth.com, the nation’s leading travel insurance marketplace, reports that paid claims were at an all-time high in 2023. With an average pay out of $1,900 per claim, the average reimbursement exceeded the average travel […]

Squaremouth Reveals the Top Concerns Among Travelers This Spring

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Mar. 7, 2024 — As the travel industry gears up for a vibrant spring season, Squaremouth, the nation’s leading travel insurance comparison site, unveils key insights into the mindset of travelers in 2024. The findings are based on a recent survey that polled more than 5,000 customers regarding their itineraries, mindset, and […]

The Adventure Boom: Squaremouth Reveals Surge in Thrill-Seeking Getaways This Spring

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Feb. 15, 2024 — As many travelers eagerly anticipate the arrival of spring, leading travel insurance comparison site Squaremouth releases data about the surge in the number of travelers seeking adventurous getaways. Squaremouth polled more than 3,250 travel insurance customers about the nature of their upcoming spring getaways. More than 42% of […]

Soaring Costs & Sunny Escapes: Squaremouth Reveals the Top Spring Travel Trends of 2024

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Feb. 7, 2024 — Below freezing temperatures, ice storms, and arctic blasts are enough to make any traveler start planning a warm weather getaway. With that said, travelers hoping to get away this spring season may be in for a rude awakening. Squaremouth, the nation’s leading travel insurance marketplace, reports that travelers […]

Squaremouth Reveals Top Travel Tips For Weathering Winter Storms

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Jan. 29, 2024 — With record snowfall in cities across the country and more winter storms sure to come, travelers are bracing for impacts to their upcoming trips. So far in 2024, winter storms have resulted in ground stops at major airports across the country, leading to thousands of delays and cancellations. […]