Insurance Does Not Bail Out Your Mistakes

May 13, 2015

Subscribe Here’s a typical request we get more times than we prefer: “How much would it cost to insure our airplane tickets with the Cancel For Any Reason coverage? We paid $1,137 each and our ages are 42 and 45 (or you can insert any price and age because the answer is the same). We […]

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What Does Prepaid Mean?

February 4, 2015

Subscribe What Does Prepaid Mean? On April 18, 2012 I wrote a blog called “Don’t Waste $429 on Un-Needed Trip Cancellation Insurance“. I got so many questions about that one, on September 26, 2012 I wrote a blog called “You Cannot Get a Refund on Non Prepaid Trip Costs“. In both blogs I referred to […]

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Protect Yourself When You Are Online

December 2, 2014

Subscribe I’m sure you are well aware of all the data breaches that have taken place over the past few years. It seems like there’s a new one every few days. In fact, just today, a client told me that his Chase credit card was being re-issued because of the recent Home Depot data breach. […]

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What is a Trip Itinerary?

October 9, 2014

Subscribe I’m helping someone with their claim. In order for the travel insurance company to know someone took the trip they insured, they need a copy of the trip itinerary. Makes sense, right? Thanks to this person’s email to me, it just dawned on me that many people probably don’t know what a trip itinerary […]

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What is the Difference Between Trip Cancellation and Trip Cancellation for Any Reason?

August 16, 2014

The Trip cancellation coverage means some covered reason causes you to cancel your trip. The “Cancel For Any Reason / Change Your Mind” is an optional upgrade that allows you to cancel your trip for any reason including ones that are not normally covered reasons. If you have a “Cancel For Any Reason” claim, it […]

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When Does Your Trip Cancellation Coverage Start?

July 23, 2014

Subscribe Here’s a common question: “If I buy trip cancellation travel insurance policy today, does my coverage go into effect immediately?” First, the answer to the question is “No, your trip cancellation coverage starts tomorrow. Nothing that occurs that causes you to cancel your trip on the date the policy is purchased is covered.”. Next, […]

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We Don’t Sell Travel Insurance To Everyone

June 30, 2014

Subscribe I can’t believe it’s been three months since I’ve wriiten here. I am very thankful for the way things are going at TripInsuranceStore.com. I have one large project that is getting close to the end. Plus, there are always things to write about, but I suffer from information overload along with the rest of […]

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Why Must You See a Non-Family Member Doctor?

March 14, 2014

Subscribe Steve, I think you have the greatest website and service. I am ready to discuss and purchase a policy from you. I just have one more question: Are there any restrictions on who we can use if something unexpected happens medically prior to leaving on a trip and we need to see a doctor? […]

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When is the Deadline to Buy Trip Insurance?

February 6, 2014

Subscribe Sorry about the delay writing here. Thankfully, I didn’t get sick for 4 months like last year. Look at this music video my son and his friends made a few weeks ago: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUeM9gzU3TY. I hope you find it inspiring. Back to the exciting world of trip cancellation travel insurance. Hi Steve, Our trip to […]

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Don’t Buy Travel Insurance When You’re Ill and Past the Deadlines

December 16, 2013

Subscribe I am very confused by the trip payment pre existing condition clause. What is included in this trip payment? I bought my airline tickets in May and final payment was in October but need pre existing conditions to be included. I’m leaving in four days Dec. 20, 2013 – Jan 9, 2014. I understand […]

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Caleb Should Not Buy Travel Insurance

November 15, 2013

Subscribe I’ve read a lot of info on your website and find it very useful. I think I have confused myself, though. I question whether or not we need trip insurance. My wife and I are looking to book a trip to Cancun for September 5-10. My chief concern is the possibility of a hurricane. […]

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Gina Didn’t Need Trip Insurance Until Now

October 15, 2013

Subscribe We are 63 and 58 and are taking a Caribbean cruise Oct. 21st. We booked it 8 months ago and it’s paid in full. Until today I didn’t need travel insurance. We never buy it because it’s a waste of money. I had an allergic reaction to an antibiotic on Friday and went into […]

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I Want Travel Insurance That Does Not Exist

September 19, 2013

Subscribe I need travel insurance that will pay all costs if I change the return date on my trip from North Carolina to California to visit my elderly mother. Her medical condition may warrant a longer stay. I want the ability to reschedule my return flight later without having to pay any money out of […]

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Does Travel Insurance Help Me If My Fare Drops?

August 16, 2013

Subscribe I’ve been a way for a few weeks. I went with my extended family (14 of us in total) to London and we got to stay in Hampton Court Palace. It was great! Hi Steve, Thanks for your help (and helpful insurance) in the past. This is a question I can’t seem to find […]

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