Archive for the ‘Travel Insurance News’ Category

INSURANCE CONSUMERS PROTECTED BY SOLVENCY STANDARDS Regulatory Safeguards Offer ‘Insurance Policy’ in Times of Crisis KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Sept. 16, 2008) — National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) President and Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger today issued the following statement in response to the financial issues facing American International Group (AIG): “We have a very strong message for consumers: [...] Read more

  Iceland’s volcanic activity caused flight delays all across Europe leaving hundreds of thousands of travelers stranded as air traffic control sorts out strategies to get these passengers where they need to go.  With volcanic ash 5 miles into the air this unexpected trip interruption shuts down one of the world most congested air spaces in [...] Read more

UnitedHealthcare to Cover H1N1 Flu Vaccine for its Members As you may have read, all regions of the U.S. have now reported positive cases of the H1N1 flu. The latest comments from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggest the situation remains fluid. UnitedHealthcare will provide coverage for the administration of the H1N1 (swine flu) [...] Read more

Here’s an idea, protect your travel investment against inclement weather with a simple travel insurance policy. During June through November travelers tend to experience stress and frustration due to trip delays, reschedules, and cancellations caused by the Atlantic Ocean’s Hurricane season. Airlines and cruise lines sometimes redirect travel to certain destinations when weather becomes too severe. As a [...] Read more

   PRESS RELEASE Covering yourself for lost or delayed baggage can be a smart move, advises the US Travel Insurance Association. With record-breaking travel, baggage mishaps are on the rise. In fact according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (U.S. Department of Transportation), the nation’s 20 largest carriers posted a mishandled baggage rate of 7.25 reports per [...] Read more

The H1N1 virus better known as the Swine flu continues to affect world travel. Many people are wondering if they should pack their bags or cancel their travel plans. As a result, you can imagine this is creating a major halt to an already slow travel industry. Although Health Organizations have recommended avoiding travel to [...] Read more

International travelers who are looking to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program are now subject to enhanced security requirements. All eligible travelers who wish to travel under the Visa Waiver Pregram must apply for authorization. The process for such authorization can be found in the following link: U.S. government Web site [...] Read more

New York, NY – December 10, 2007 –With Christmas around the corner, a recent survey reveals that 93% of Americans believe travel-related problems and the risk of lost luggage increase during the peak holiday season. The survey, conducted for the US Travel Insurance Association, also revealed that one in four persons believes that the airlines [...] Read more

Air travel is statistically one of the safest forms of transportation used by millions of people every year.  However most travelers have thought of the risks associated with being 30,000 feet in the air, one time or another. And yet millions take the risk and fly unprotected against the possibility of such accidents. Considering most [...] Read more

        Travelex Insurance Services will be introducing several new product enhancements and offerings to better serve their customers. In addition to the many great benefits customers are used to expect from Travelex, the new plans will offer coverage upgrades such as a Cancel for Any Reason pak, Transportation pak, and even Lifestyle paks depending on the type [...] Read more

Identity theft is a fast growing problem affecting millions of people worldwide. From stolen credit cards to total identity kidnapping, these crimes are one of the most difficult to detect and hardest to resolve. Most prevalent pieces of information used are your social security number and birth date; this along with your full name makes [...] Read more

    Release Date: 9/3/08          There are two scenarios that may come into play when a traveler is charged a baggage fee by the airline.  Please read the following carefully to determine if the baggage fee charged by the airline may be covered under the plan.                                                                                            1.     If the traveler interrupts his/her trip for a covered reason but is still traveling on the same airline as originally scheduled, and is charged [...] Read more