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Unexpected Spike in Thanksgiving Travel and 3 More Surprising Trends, Reports Squaremouth

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. November 17, 2020 — Despite a global pandemic, more Americans than ever still plan to travel this Thanksgiving. Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, shares surprising new traveler behavior as the holiday season begins. Unusual Thanksgiving Travel Trends More US residents are traveling for Thanksgiving this year. Coverage for coronavirus is a new […]

Demand for COVID-19 Coverage Drives Sales for Top Travel Insurance Providers

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. November 5, 2020 — US residents are eager to resume traveling, however concerns about the coronavirus are top of mind. Data from travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, shows that since the pandemic began, one-third of travelers searching for travel insurance want protection for COVID-19. Providers offering this coverage are in high demand, […]

For the First Time, Caribbean Countries Lead in US Tourism Destinations

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. October 29, 2020 — Border closures and travel restrictions have drastically changed where Americans are traveling, with the majority heading south to the Caribbean. Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, reveals which countries have taken over the list of popular destinations following COVID-19. US Travelers Flock to Caribbean Destinations Squaremouth’s list of top […]

Martha Stewart, Oct 29, 2020 – Everything You Need to Know About Travel Insurance in the Age of COVID-19

If you made travel plans early this year, perhaps before COVID-19 was even an illness with a name, you’ve likely run into a number of roadblocks since: closed borders, flight changes, required quarantines, and to top it all off, difficulties securing refunds for cancelled itineraries. Although the industry is rapidly adapting to our new normal—for […]

Squaremouth Launches battleface as its Newest Travel Insurance Provider

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 27, 2020 — Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, is proud to introduce battleface as its newest travel insurance provider. The addition of battleface adds two new policies that focus on medical coverage and adventure travel to Squaremouth’s growing product list. Squaremouth now offers 90 travel insurance policies from 21 providers. “We are excited to […]

Three Things Travelers Should Know About COVID-19 Testing and Travel Insurance

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. October 15, 2020 —Some airlines and airports now offer rapid COVID-19 testing to accommodate travelers required to show a negative test at their destination. But what happens if a traveler tests positive before a trip? Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, breaks down three things travelers need to know about COVID-19 testing and […]

Squaremouth Announces the Top Travel Insurance Providers of September 2020

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. October 8, 2020 – Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, announced its top-selling travel insurance providers of September 2020. Top-Selling Travel Insurance Providers for September 2020 – Ranked by Premium Sold: 1 – Trawick International – $221,070.31 2 – Seven Corners, Inc. – $193,001.58 3 – Tin Leg – $107,887.50 4 – AXA Assistance USA – […]

The One Thing COVID-19 Has Not Changed About Travel

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Sept 24, 2020 — The impacts of COVID-19 have created a new normal for travelers, but not everything has changed. America’s leading travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, shares four ways the coronavirus pandemic affected travel behavior and reveals the one travel trend that hasn’t changed. Travelers Search for COVID-19 Coverage As travelers […]

How Top Travel Destinations Were Impacted By the Coronavirus Pandemic

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. September 17, 2020 — Six months ago, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic, impacting travel worldwide. Data from travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, reveals how travel to top tourist destinations has been affected since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. Drastic Decrease in Travel to International Destinations Prior […]

International Destinations Entry Requirements: What Travelers Need to Know

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. September 10, 2020 — Many countries remain closed to Americans, but even accessible destinations have strict rules for entry. As Americans prepare to travel internationally in early 2021, travelers have questions about these new restrictions. Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, breaks down the coverage travel insurance can provide for travelers heading […]