Recently a “new” travel insurance web site was launched that promises discounted travel insurance with savings of up to 25% for coverages similar to those offered by other companies because they have eliminated the middle man and they are able to pass on the savings to the public. They actually show examples of plans that [...]

Is terrorism covered under travel insurance policies? The answer is both yes and no. It depends on the type of travel insurance and more specifically on the sub-category of coverage found in the policy.

Happy birthday to travel insurance! Today is the 146th birthday of the first successful introduction of travel insurance in North America by James G Batterson when he created The Travelers Insurance Company for the purpose of providing travel insurance. It’s come a long way since stagecoaches and steamboats. Thank you Mr. Batterson.

Mario DiLuzio died on Wednesday, March 16th, 2011 at age 79 in Tustin, California. Mario, was a retired executive of The Travelers Insurance Company and was one of the first travel insurance visionaries that changed the world of travel insurance.. Under his leadership The Travelers grew to be the recognized premier travel insurance provider to [...]

How does travel insurance apply? Travel Insurance policies contain 4 separate coverages that might apply: 1. trip cancellation, 2. trip interruption, 3. missed connection, and 4. travel delay. All 4 of these are “named peril” coverages which will only provide coverage if the claim was caused by one of the specific covered events. The earthquake [...]