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Over Half the U.S. Faces Winter Storm Disruptions: What Travelers Should Know About Travel Insurance

St. Petersburg, FL – January 23, 2026 — As the worst winter storm of the season approaches, more than 160 million people are bracing for freezing rain, heavy snowfall, and sub-zero temperatures. With many major cities and airports expected to be impacted, travelers are preparing for inevitable disruptions to their existing trip plans, such as […]

What’s Driving Travel in 2026: Travelers’ Top Motivations This Year

St. Petersburg, FL – January 22, 2026 — Relaxation, curiosity, and bucket-list destinations are shaping travel in 2026. Squaremouth, a leading travel insurance comparison site, surveyed thousands of its customers to gain insight into what is driving travel this year. Below are the key factors influencing travelers’ decisions in 2026: “Last year was a particularly […]

Flu Season is Disrupting Travel: How Travel Insurance Can Help Before and During a Trip

St. Petersburg, FL – January 14, 2026 — Flu hospitalizations and deaths are climbing nationwide, reaching the highest levels on record. According to recent CDC surveillance data, over 15 million cases of the flu have already been reported. Squaremouth, a leading travel insurance comparison site, wants travelers to understand how travel insurance can protect them […]

Travelers Navigate Travel Insurance Claims After U.S.-Venezuela Tensions | Squaremouth Offers Guidance

St. Petersburg, FL – January 10, 2026 — Following recent developments between the U.S. and Venezuela, many travelers returning home from Venezuela, the Caribbean, and surrounding countries are navigating financial losses and insurance claims. In early January, the FAA temporarily restricted airspace over parts of Venezuela and the Caribbean. Hundreds of flights to and from […]

Tin Leg Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2026 Best Travel Insurance Company

St. Petersburg, FL – January 9, 2025 — U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, has named Tin Leg, a Squaremouth brand, a 2026 Best Travel Insurance Company for the following categories: This recognition highlights companies that offer superior protection for consumers, helping travelers safeguard their financial investment in […]

Norovirus (“Winter Vomiting Disease”) Surges During Holiday Travel; Travel Insurance Coverage Explained

St. Petersburg, FL – December 22, 2025 — Norovirus cases are climbing just as holiday travel peaks, with 122 million Americans projected to be on the move through January 1. Responsible for 20 million infections every year, crowded airports and holiday gatherings create conditions for the virus to easily spread. WastewaterSCAN data shows that there […]

Winter Storms Disrupt Travel; Travel Insurance Coverage Explained

St. Petersburg, FL – December 19, 2026 — As winter continues, freezing storms, snow, and ice are creating dangerous conditions and major travel disruptions nationwide. Travelers are experiencing delayed or cancelled flights, with more winter storms expected throughout the holiday season. According to NBC News, over 7,000 flights into, within, and out of the U.S. […]

A Major Airline Rule Change You May Have Missed — How It Will Affect 2026 Travel

St. Petersburg, FL – December 8, 2025 — Nearly a month ago, a rollback of a proposed air-travel protection occurred and may have gone unnoticed by travelers amid the post-Government Shutdown chaos and the rush of holiday travel. On November 17, 2025, the Trump Administration officially withdrew the proposed Joe Biden-era rule that would have […]

Squaremouth Showcases 2025 Travel Protection Additions as Travelers Plan for 2026

St. Petersburg, FL – December 3, 2025 — As we near the end of 2025, Squaremouth, the nation’s leading travel insurance comparison platform, reflects on a year of significant growth, marked by the addition of new travel insurance partners and expanded coverage options now available on its marketplace. These additions reaffirm the company’s commitment to […]

FAA Lifts Flight Restrictions Ahead of Thanksgiving, Holiday Travel Returns to Normal

Families and travelers nationwide can enjoy smoother journeys this Thanksgiving, with travel insurance as added protection. St. Petersburg, FL – November 20, 2025 — While millions of travelers are preparing for their Thanksgiving plans and many are likely anxious due to recent events, Squaremouth, the nation’s leading travel insurance comparison platform, reassures families that air […]