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Safari Tourism Continues to Grow, Despite Increasing Costs

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., September 12, 2023 – New data indicates that travel to famous safari destinations continues to grow, despite rising trip costs. The leading US travel insurance marketplace, Squaremouth.com, reveals that policy sales for destinations known for safari tourism more than tripled from 2020 to 2022, and breaks down how that trend is continuing […]

When Hurricanes Strike Home: How Travel Insurance Can Help Travelers Living In Harm’s Way

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., August 29, 2023 — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration revealed earlier this month they are expecting a busy finish to hurricane season. On August 26th, Hurricane Franklin formed and has since strengthened into the first major hurricane of the Atlantic season. Now, Hurricane Idalia is tracking to hit the west coast […]

Rated Best Overall Travel Insurance Provider by U.S. News

U.S. News recognizes Travelex as the best overall travel insurance provider in 2023. In a recent article published by U.S. News, Travelex was awarded 4.8 out of 5 stars and recognized as the best overall travel insurance provider. Travelex was recognized for their tailored policy options, plan affordability, coverage amounts, and customizable upgrade options. The […]

Travelers Reveal Their Top Summer Travel Concerns of 2023

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., August 17, 2023 – This summer has been the most expensive summer on record for travelers. However, high prices aren’t the only worry for travelers this season. Squaremouth.com, the nation’s leading travel insurance marketplace, shares the most pressing concerns among travelers as we approach the final stretch of a hot, and pricey, […]

Record Travel Costs Increase Popularity of Budget-Friendly Destinations

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., August 2, 2023 — With summer well underway, travelers are experiencing what could be the most expensive summer travel season. Inflation Leads to Record Traveler Spending In a recent survey of over 4,000 travel insurance customers, 73% of respondents said that they were more concerned or equally concerned about protecting their trip […]

Rare Travel Disruptions Highlight the Need to Buy Travel Insurance Early

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., June 29, 2023 — From wildfires to FAA outages, 2023 has been plagued with unusual travel disruptions that have already created chaos for travelers. Now, with hurricane season off to an unprecedented start and 5G rollouts threatening flights over 4th of July weekend, travelers can expect increasing unpredictability. Squaremouth.com, the nation’s leading […]

Adventure with Peace of Mind: Trip Protection For Thrill Seekers

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., June 21, 2023 – The adventure tourism market is growing and getting more expensive, and with it, an uptick interest in travel insurance coverage for extreme sports and activities. Squaremouth.com, the nation’s leading travel insurance marketplace, reveals that searches for specific policies that cover sports and adventure are up 20% since last […]

Lengthy Passport Delays Continue As Demand For International Travel Soars

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. June 12, 2023 — A recent surge in passport applications has led to significantly extended waiting periods for applicants. New data from Squaremouth.com, the leading US travel insurance marketplace, confirms these delays come at a time of growing demand for international travel, and offers advice for concerned travelers. In May, 2023, 89.4% […]

Wildfire Smoke Casts More Shadows Over A Busy Summer Travel Season

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., June 8, 2023 — The summer travel season kicked off with two new perils for travelers: pilot strikes and unsafe visibility conditions grounding flights. These unexpected travel issues highlight relevant travel insurance benefits, and the need to purchase a plan early. The nation’s leading travel insurance marketplace, Squaremouth.com, explains how and when […]

Seven Corners – Named Best Value for Robust Coverage by Forbes

Forbes recognizes Seven Corners as the travel insurance provider with the Best Value for Robust Coverage in 2023. In a recent article published by Forbes, Seven Corners was highlighted as one of the Best Travel Insurance Companies of 2023. Specifically, Forbes named Seven Corners the Best Value for Robust Coverage. The following is an excerpt […]