
Here are three plans for my sample trip to Turkey: (Screenshot courtesy of )ĪIG Travel Guard also offers an annual travel plan. AIG offers three plans online, which you can compare side-by-side and examine sample policies. AIG Travel GuardĪIG Travel Guard receives many positive reviews from readers in the TPG Lounge who have filed claims with the company. So you may see a different price - or even additional policies, because regulations for travel insurance vary from state to state - when getting a quote. I used my actual age (35) and state of residence (Florida) when obtaining quotes. If the provider offers multi-trip annual plans, I also priced out an annual plan. I priced out a single-trip policy for each provider for a $2,000, one-week vacation to Istanbul, Turkey. Now, let’s take a look at each of the providers in more detail. Not covered for most benefits and no waiver offered Waived for some plans under set conditions Waived under set conditions for travel insurance covered but capped for single-trip travel medical insurance Single trip or multiple trips (travel insurance and travel medical insurance options offered) For a single trip, multiple trips or long term Single trip (sold as package or build-your-own) Single trip or annual plan for multiple trips Quote for a one-week trip to Turkey (basic/comprehensive) Here’s a table with an overview of some of the best travel insurance providers: Providers You can also search for options from these (and other) providers through an insurance comparison site like InsureMyTrip. In This Postįor this guide, I selected providers that generally receive a positive rating from TPG Lounge members, provide adequate details about their policies and claims process online, are usually well-rated online and offer policies to residents of most U.S.
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Get the latest points, miles and travel news by signing up for TPG’s free daily newsletter. However, I can’t tell you which policy or provider is the absolute best since that depends on your wants and needs (and available insurance options) for a particular trip. In this guide, I’ll introduce several policies from top travel insurance providers. While you’ll pay more for that sort of protection, it allows you to cancel your trip for any reason and still get some of your trip costs back - though this benefit is time-sensitive and has other eligibility requirements, so not all travelers will qualify. You may even want to buy the optional cancel for any reason (CFAR) add-on that’s available for some comprehensive policies.
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So before buying a specific policy, you must understand the full terms and any special notices the insurer has about COVID-19. Interested in travel insurance? Visit to shop for plans that may fit your travel needs. For example, fear of travel is generally not a covered reason for invoking trip cancellation or interruption coverage, while specific stipulations may apply to elevated CDC travel warnings.

But every policy will have exclusions and restrictions that may limit coverage. And some policies may even cover other types of pandemic-related expenses and cancellations.

Some policies will cover you if you’re diagnosed with COVID-19 and have proof of illness from a doctor. Of course, in the age of coronavirus, a primary question is whether travel insurance covers pandemics. Instead, in this post, I’ll describe some of the top travel insurance providers and policies. However, the purpose of this post isn’t to determine whether you should purchase travel insurance. And many travelers have strong opinions on whether you should buy travel insurance. It’s easy to dismiss the value of travel insurance until you need it. Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information.
