Travel News What Is Travel Insurance And What Does It Cover

Holiday travel chaos is coming—here’s why insurance matters more than ever

As Thanksgiving approaches, holiday travel will begin to kick into high gear, with many people traveling far and wide to be with their loved ones. And, with so many people hitting the roads or heading ... Read More

Thanksgiving travel chaos: Why buying travel insurance before you leave is a great idea, according to experts

One of the wallet-friendly perks of travel insurance is that it typically doesn’t go up in price if you wait until the last second to buy your policy. Rather, other factors impact the cost, Bree ... Read More

Wicked travel lesson: Insurance might not cover all delayed or canceled flights

To quote Glinda from movie Wicked, travel insurance is pop… u… lar. Quite popular, in fact. Recently, an airline offered me travel insurance and said, “4,764,606 [of its] customers protected their ... Read More

Travel insurance can help you avoid expensive surprises, but many popular vacation activities aren’t covered. Here’s what you might still pay for

Travel insurance can be well worth it. Medical evacuation alone can cost tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars, and losing the value of your trip can be devastating. Paying 5% to 10% of your ... Read More

Best International Travel Insurance 2025

Unexpected Travel Disruptions Can Cost You Big Imagine saving for your dream vacation, only to have it derailed by an illness, flight cancellation, or lost baggage. Without travel insurance, you could ... Read More

How travel insurance through a credit card works

Travel insurance through credit cards will typically offer reimbursement “for a trip cancellation, delayed or lost luggage, rental car insurance and other travel-related expenses,” said CNBC Select. Read More

Best credit cards for travel insurance: From trip cancellation to lost luggage, you'll be covered

Booking travel is expensive these days, from the cost of trains or planes to paying for your luggage, lodgings and more. It's important to have a backup plan in case things take a turn for the worst. Read More

Rising winter travel confidence drives demand for travel insurance: Allianz Global Assistance

Overall, the rebound in Canadian travel underscores the critical role of travel insurance in supporting safe and financially protected trips. Insurers like Allianz are positioned to respond to the ... Read More