A Review of Travel Insurance Companies

Anyone planning to travel internationally should think about obtaining insurance coverage. There's no question that the unexpected can occur while you're traveling -- just ask anyone who's ever had their luggage lost! You could become sick or suffer injury in a foreign land, and if you do, you will be glad to have coverage. Read on to learn more about some of the leading travel insurance companies out there today and some of the types of coverage that they offer.

Travel Guard International: This company provides insurance coverage for millions of international travelers each and every year. One of the best things they offer is something called My Travel Guard. This feature allows you to customize your policy so that you get the exact types of coverage you need for your trip. Travel Guard International even offers Cruise Guard, insurance especially designed for people traveling via cruise ship.

Travelex Insurance Services: This provider is another leader in the industry and offers coverage through thousands of travel agencies all over the United States. There are two main plans available from this company -- Travel Plus, and Travel Lite. Travel Plus offers superior coverage which includes trip cancellation, terrorism protection and bankruptcy protection. Travel Lite is also a great program, but is designed for the budget conscious traveler.

International Medical Group: This company, also known as IMG, provides a wide variety of travel insurance policies to individuals and groups from all walks of life. Vacationers, students, families and executives can find the coverage they need from this respected company. Plans include Global Medical, Global Basic, Sky Rescue, and several Patriot plans such as Patriot Extreme, Patriot Executive, Patriot T.R.I.P., and Patriot Student T.R.I.P.

Global Travel Insurance: With this company, you can choose from many different types of travel insurance packages. They include: Single Trip Travel Medical Insurance, Trip Cancellation, Multi-Trip Travel Medical Insurance, SOS Evacuation Insurance Plans, Flight Accident Insurance, Car Rental Collision Damage Insurance, Bag Trak, and more.

There are many other travel insurance companies which you can find through your travel agent. You should ideally obtain quotes from a variety of different providers before choosing the best plan for the best value. The right travel insurance can make your trip run smoothly and protect you in the event of circumstances beyond your control. Not only that, but you'll be able to travel with the peace of mind that comes with knowing you've got all your bases covered!

Copyright 2006 Jim Sterling - All Rights Reserved

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