Travel Insurance for a Jerusalem Vacation (2023)

The short answer is yes, you need travel insurance for a trip to Jerusalem and other regions in Israel. The fact is, the Middle East is a volatile part of the world, and unexpected events occur more often there than in other overseas locations.

If you buy insurance for a trip to Jerusalem, you must include COVID-19 in your medical expenses coverage. This is required by Israeli law. Many insurance companies now treat COVID-19 like any other illness. You can find details in the terms and conditions of your insurance policy.

Having travel insurance can benefit your vacation beyond just COVID-19 coverage. Your insurance will also pay for any medical expenses should you need urgent treatment for an accident or injury.

A good travel insurance plan will allow you to reclaim your trip costs should you need to cancel your vacation. Likewise, travel insurance can reimburse you for any interruptions

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Is An Annual Travel Insurance Policy Worth It?

Peter M. Zollman doesn’t stop traveling. In the last few months, he’s been to Berlin, Lisbon, New York, Las Vegas, and visited Utah’s famous national parks. But lately, he’s started to wonder if an annual travel insurance policy might be right for him. An annual (also called a multi-trip) policy covers all of your trips for an entire year.

“What’s the coverage like?” asks Zollman, a marketing consultant based in Orlando. “And what are the pitfalls of annual insurance?”

Actually, annual travel insurance is made for travelers like Zollman. But he’s right — there are some important limits.

“Annual plans are designed for travelers who are taking multiple trips a year and do not have set dates,” explains Bailey Foster, vice president of trip insurance at Trawick International.

For example, Trawick’s annual plans cover

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What You Need To Know (2023)

Some countries require foreign visitors to show proof of travel insurance for a variety of reasons, including unstable diplomatic relations or visa requirements. For example, you must purchase travel insurance to obtain a long-term travel visa for the Schengen area.

The following countries require travel insurance as of June 2023:

  • Bermudas
  • Bhutan
  • Try
  • The Galapagos Islands
  • Myanmar
  • Qatar
  • Russia*
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Schengen Visa countries*
  • Sri Lanka
  • Ukrainian

*Requires travel insurance or can request proof of insurance to issue a visa. Note that the above list is not exhaustive.

Many countries introduced pandemic-related entry requirements, including vaccination and travel medical insurance, which are now being revoked. But even if travel insurance is not required, the US Department of State highly recommends purchasing a policy to cover unexpected medical expenses while you’re overseas.

Whether you want to travel to Turkey, Thailand, Jamaica or the Bahamas, entry rules change frequently. Below are some

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Travel Insurance for a Bermuda Vacation (2023)

As of early 2023, travelers to Bermuda must have insurance that covers COVID-19 or must be prepared to cover all health and accommodation costs should they need to quarantine. Many insurance plans will include COVID-19 in their medical coverage, but always check with your insurance provider to ensure you are properly covered.

Remember, also, that travel insurance can do more for you than cover your medical costs. Having a solid policy will let you claim reimbursement should you face any delays or interruptions on your journey. Travel insurance will also allow you to cancel your trip and claim back any non-refundable deposits, which could save you a lot of money.

Almost all travel insurance companies have several additional coverages they can add to their plans. You get to pick what you want, but each add-on comes with an additional price tag. The following sections give an overview of the different

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HTH Worldwide Travel Insurance Review (2023)

HTH Worldwide Travel Insurance Overview

HTH Worldwide provides three different types of travel insurance coverage. It partners with GeoBlue to offer travel health insurance for short-term trips and expats staying overseas for long periods. Worldwide Insurance Services, LLC owns both the HTH and GeoBlue brands. However, unlike GeoBlue, HTH offers traditional trip protection policies with coverage for emergency medical care and trip interruption and cancellation.

HTH Worldwide’s TripProtector insurance comes in three tiers, with the Economy plan offering basic cancellation, interruption and baggage loss coverage. The Classic and Preferred levels offer similar plans with higher limits and more features. All plans protect against medical emergencies during the trip and offer medical evacuation and death and dismemberment insurance. Group discounts of 10% are available for policies covering five or more people.

HTH Worldwide Coverage

TripProtector Economy is the budget travel insurance plan from HTH Worldwide. It includes emergency medical coverage and

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Is it safe to visit the French capital?

People photograph a burnt tram destroyed during protests the previous night, in Clamart, southwestern Paris, on 29 June 2023 (AFP via Getty Images)

People photograph a burnt tram destroyed during protests the previous night, in Clamart, southwestern Paris, on 29 June 2023 (AFP via Getty Images)

Paris has seen two nights of unrest following the killing of a 17-year-old by police officers on 27 June.

The death of the teenager, known only as Nahel, was captured on video and shocked France, stirring long-simmering tensions between young people and the police in the neighborhood around the country.

But as the French capital is gearing up for its annual influx of summer holidaymakers, is it safe to travel to Paris?

Where are the clashes?

Clashes first erupted on Tuesday night in Nanterre, a town in the western suburbs of Paris, and nearby, and continued them overnight on Wednesday. A fire damaged the town hall of the Paris suburb of L’Ile-Saint-Denis, not far from France’s national stadium and the headquarters of the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Is

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What are the Top 4 myths clients believe about travel insurance?

Post-pandemic, Canadian travelers have realized how essential travel insurance has become, with almost 90% planning to buy coverage for their next trip, showing data from Allianz Global Assistance — a leading travel insurance provider. Despite this awareness, many clients still get stuck on some misconceptions surrounding travel insurance — presenting brokers with the opportunity to bring their clients the best protection, advice, and peace of mind, says Peter Denison, National Director of Allianz’s Broker Channel.

“It’s crucial for a broker’s clients to understand their coverage and policy terms before making a purchase. That’s the unmatched value that insurance brokers bring to the trip-planning process,” Denison explains. “Just like home and auto, travel insurance protects your clients so that they can enjoy their vacations without worrying about potential financial burdens.”

It’s especially important since travel insurance has evolved post-pandemic, Denison adds.

Canadians plan to spend over $14 billion on vacations this

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How does travel insurance add value to your brokerage?

Loyalty is trending among consumers. And there’s one sure way for your brokerage to increase loyalty among clients and get them the peace of mind they’re looking for.

“Travel insurance is helping drive loyalty with insurance advisors who can help their clients experience worry-free vacations,” explains Roger Marcelo, Vice President of Business Development, Broker Channel, at Allianz Global Assistance, a leading travel insurance and assistance provider.

“Travel is booming again, and more Canadian travelers than ever are turning to their brokers for expert advice on the right policy for their trips — placing brokers in the unique position to offer their clients a full circle of insurance protection that includes travel insurance,” he added.

VALUE OF TRAVEL INSURANCE
Selling highly sought-after travel insurance to Canadian travelers is the exciting new opportunity brokers have been waiting for — and research from Allianz proves why.

According to Allianz’s Vacation Confidence Study, conducted

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Canadians embrace travel insurance as essential in the post-pandemic era



Canadians embrace travel insurance as essential in the post-pandemic era | Insurance Business Canada















“The pandemic exposed the unpredictability of travel”

Canadians embrace travel insurance as essential in the post-pandemic era

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By Mika Pangilinan

As travel resumes in the post-pandemic era, one thing has become clear: travel insurance is no longer a luxury but a necessity.

According to the Allianz survey, a striking 89% of Canadians with plans to travel revealed that they intend to be covered by travel insurance for their next trip.

Plus, 74% said having travel insurance is equally or more important post-pandemic. Among them, 32% said it is more crucial than before the pandemic.

Six out of 10 Canadian travelers also revealed that they are still worried about the possibility of COVID-19 affecting their travel plans, with the highest level of concern found among travelers aged 55 and above.

Even then, many revealed that

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What You Don’t Know About Travel Insurance Can Hurt You

Travel insurance companies are coming to the realization that their customers don’t know much about travel insurance, if they know anything at all. And they’re quietly setting out to change that.

How much don’t travelers know? Consider what happened to Harry White. Before he left for a trip to Denmark, he decided to skip purchasing health insurance because he’d heard that healthcare was free in Europe.

“So, I thought, why bother getting medical coverage, right?” says White, who runs a sports website. “Well, that turned out to be a colossal blunder.”

While he was in Europe, he fell ill and was “shell shocked” to discover he had to pay more than $500 for medication.

“Why?” he asks. “Because the Danish government doesn’t extend its free healthcare to folks from

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