In the wake of Hurricane Erin, the first Atlantic hurricane of the season, travelers are proactively seeking protection for their upcoming travel plans. Squaremouth, the nation's leading travel insurance comparison site, stresses the importance of timing when it comes to protecting your trips.
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Once A Storm is Named, It's Too Late To Buy Travel Insurance
Timing is everything when it comes to buying hurricane travel insurance, as you must purchase a policy before the next named storm to be eligible for any coverage related to that storm. Tropical storms are named once their wind speeds meet 39 miles per hour. At that point, it is considered a known event and too late to buy a policy for that storm.
After an above-average season in 2024, travelers are bracing for anotherabove average season this year and are seeking a safety net. Squaremouth reports thatHurricane and Weather travel insurance coverage inquiries are up 39% year-over-year.
How Travel Insurance Protects Your Investment
If purchased on time, your plan can reimburse 100% of your prepaid, non-refundable trip expenses if a storm causes you to cancel your trip. Hurricane and Weather travel insurance coverage is included in most comprehensive policies under the Trip Cancellation benefit. In order for coverage to apply, at least one of these requirements must be met:
— Your common carrier is delayed due to inclement weather for a specified amount of time
— Your destination or home is rendered uninhabitable
— A hurricane warning was issued at your destination or departing city
— A mandatory evacuation notice has been issued at your destination
With more than 90 policies, Squaremouth helps travelers quickly quote, compare, and buy the right coverage for any trip. To learn more about Hurricane and Weather travel insurance and start a quote for your upcoming trip, visit our Hurricane and Weather Travel Insurance Coverage page.
About SquaremouthSquaremouthis a trusted travel insurance comparison platform with over 20 years of experience. Known for its no-nonsense approach, award-winning customer service, and commitment to transparency, Squaremouth has helped more than 4 million travelers easily search, compare, and buy coverage. Squaremouth offers the largest portfolio of carriers and products in the U.S.
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