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Travel medical insurance

Travel medical insurance, or visitors insurance, can provide you with coverage for expenses relating to illness or injury sustained during your travels. It is designed for anyone traveling outside of their home country who needs medical coverage for unplanned incidents abroad.

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Trip insurance

Trip insurance helps you receive reimbursement for some of your nonrefundable expenses in the event that your trip is canceled or interrupted. This type of insurance is designed for U.S. residents only.

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The Travel Insurance Glossary

If you're confused about the insurance terms, we're here to help you understand what's in your travel insurance policy. Check out our travel insurance glossary for clear definitions of some of the most common words in the industry.

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Trip Insurance

Do I Need Trip Insurance or Travel Medical Insurance?

Learn the different between travel medical insurance and trip insurance, and which one to purchase so that your needs are covered for your next trip.

Beginners Guide to Trip Insurance

Confused about trip insurance? This introductory guide can help.

Pro Tips for Buying Trip Insurance

Should you buy trip insurance? If so, where do you begin? We've got you covered with all the details from what trip insurance covers, choosing the best plan, and more.

Your Journey Begins with Trip Insurance

Explore the benefits of trip insurance.

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