Eye on Travel Insurance

Unsatisfactory trip-itinerary changes

by Wayne Wirtanen Suppose that you are midway through a European river cruise-tour and the itinerary or mode of travel has had to be changed because, for example, the water level is too high or too low to accommodate the ship. The itinerary change is not to your liking, you do not wish to remain with the group and you would like a prorated refund of the cost of the rest of the cruise.

Travel insurance premium refunds

“Am I likely to get a refund of a travel insurance premium if I cannot take the trip?” The short answer is “Probably not.”

The Betty James Travel Insurance Strategy

The Betty James Travel Insurance Strategy! What is it? Briefly, it’s a strategy to get economical, high-limits, overseas medical coverage and emergency medical evacuation coverage.

Alternatives to full-feature travel insurance policies

by Wayne Wirtanen (Second of two parts. Go to part one.)

When is it a good idea to buy a full-feature travel insurance package?

by Wayne Wirtanen (First of two parts. Go to part two.)

Eye on Travel Insurance » it can’t protect you everywhere

I found the following article with the above title, by Milan Korcok, editor of Travelinsurancefile.com, a Canadian website, of sufficient interest to get permission to reprint it in ITN

Eye on Travel Insurance » Travel insurance update

by Wayne Wirtanen This month I’m going to discuss several aspects of today’s travel insurance scene. STA Travel and travelers over 35

Eye on Travel Insurance » Q&A

by Wayne Wirtanen Following are some ITN readers’ letters and inquiries that I have received recently regarding travel insurance. The first came from Judie Kesson of Coronado, California:

Eye on Travel Insurance » Why are there no travel insurance companies?

by Wayne Wirtanen, Contributing Editor Riddle time! Why are there no travel insurance companies, and when is travel insurance not travel insurance?