Worldwide Travel Insurance

Though traveling to a country like the US is a dream come true for many but the hassles of traveling to a foreign land — procuring visa, insurance and the regulations of the foreign land scare a lot many people and keep them away from realizing their dream. There are numerous agencies that take care of stuff like that but the tricky part is selecting the right agency! With its proven track record, Express Travel Services or ETS as it is popularly called is one such agency.

Based in San Diego, CA, Express Travel Services helps clients with all kinds of travel insurance — USA insurance, visitor medical insurance, visitor insurance, visitor health insurance and the like.

Whereas travelers will need to get quotes from all carriers and then compare prices and then find out discounts available — which won’t be much if extended to an individual as compared to an agency of the size and volume of ETS, Express Travel Services will extend to its clients max benefits at the most reasonable price and from a insurance agency of repute.

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The experienced staff answers queries from customers round the clock.
To get in touch with ETS there is a helpline number 1-866-376-1125 and also the website www.myvisapassport.com.

ETS offers most plans online and customers just have to answer a few questions and if approved, coverage can start immediately. Certain Plans for Long Term Coverage may require Medical History and Questions, and are subject to approval.

And most of their Programs include Baggage loss, Trip Cancellation, and Emergency Repatriation. (Cancellation is applicable only when a trip cancellation plan is bought. This is not a feature of medical plans).

Their customer service officers also guide clients about the coverage start dates they should select, the kind of plan they should opt for and then help them select the service provider. They get them the best possible quotes and covers. They also help channelize the renewal of the visitor insurance/visitor medical insurance Coverage

This is an extremely helpful medium as they also allow one to purchase the plans online as proxy on behalf of their family members.

To check out the services provided by ETS and the details check out www.myvisapassport.com and go to the travel insurance section.

Originally published here.

After months of careful planning, you are all set for your trip abroad. But you have to remember to put things in proper perspective, like getting yourself the right travel insurance coverage in the process.

International travel insurance affords you and your family adequate protection from any untoward incident or emergency during your foreign trips abroad. Since risks are inevitable when it comes to foreign travel, travel insurance becomes an imperative.

These insurance packages cost anywhere below $100 to a little over it, and depend on the number of persons to be covered, their ages, and their preferred coverage specifications. The destination and duration of travel are also taken into consideration. The travel agent would take care of your insurance package. You can even access the appropriate insurance coverage for you over the Internet.

There are certain risks which can be covered by travel insurance. These include cancellation of the trip, where you are forced to do so because of unavoidable circumstances. Without insurance, your payment for your airline tickets is lost entirely during the cancellation. But with insurance coverage, there are times when you can even have a full refund for delayed departure.

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Luggage which are delayed or even lost in transit may also be covered by travel insurance. The nominal replacement of the value of the luggage and its contents are covered by the said insurance. Even lost, stolen, or damaged personal property may be covered depending on your specific preferences. These may be reimbursed with its proportionate value by your service provider.

Health insurance is also included, where any medical emergencies or treatments may be done in the course of your travel. Should you have a comprehensive health insurance plan that affords you coverage even when abroad then you will not need a travel health insurance plan anymore. You could also avail of accidental death benefits when a family member dies during a trip abroad for whatever reason.

There are other instances when international travel insurance may cover your welfare and these include personal liability or car rental damage, legal assistance, untimely evacuation and repatriation, and even funeral expenses. The coverage may also include in limited terms, coverage for high risk sports and activities, travel to high risk countries, like Iraq and Afghanistan, and even pre-existing health conditions and health risks.

Often, these insurers also provide 24/7 service in terms of hotel assistance and emergency travel exigencies. The travel insurance policies have different origins and they have differing ramifications as to their value and coverage. When you get a retail travel insurance policy, you would need to fill out an application form and then submit it together with the premium payment, after which the insurer would send you a certificate of cover for your trip abroad. A wholesale travel insurance policy meanwhile is one which you acquire through your travel agent together with other people included in the tour package.

Originally published here.