Archive for the ‘Travel Insurance Quotes’ Category

World First Travel Insurance review: October

November 8th, 2011 by Jessica Martinez

Whenever someone buys a new policy with us, we ask them to rate their experience of our service out of 10 10 is the best. Feedback has been received by more than 170 people for the month of October.  The average rating is just above 9 out of a maximum score of 10.

We also ask each customer if they think there’s anything we could do to improve our service. Yo

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Wal-Mart Truck Driver Honored For Keeping Roads Safer

October 12th, 2011 by Jessica Martinez

He’s an auto insurance company’s dream customer. He’s driven millions of miles and had no preventable accidents. Most drivers could probably learn a thing or two from Rickey Oliver, a Brookhaven, Mississippi-based professional truck driver for Wal-Mart Transportation. Since Rickey has spent 27 years behind the wheel, traveling 3.5 million miles he was just named the American Trucking Associations’ 2011 National Truck Driver of the Year.

It’s considered the highest honor of professional truck drivers. “Rickey Oliver embodies the professional truck driver who delivers America’s goods safely and efficiently everyday,” said ATA President and CEO Bill Graves in a news release.  ”His passion f

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The World First Wander – The Travel Photography Edition

September 23rd, 2011 by Jessica Martinez

I’m a keen photographer and have been for several years. I shoot mainly digital with a sprinkling of 35mm and medium format thrown in for good measure. But with the recent purchase of a shiny white iPhone 4, my photographic weapon of choice has changed a little!

The iPhone is with me at all times. I photograph everything, much to the annoyance of those around me. With travel firmly in mind I thought we could look at some recent travel photography articles that will hopefully inspire and instruct you in the art of the travel photograph.

But first I thought I’d offer a few tips of my own that I think will help you to get better shots and become a better photographer. May

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How to Use Your Travel Insurance

August 27th, 2011 by Jessica Martinez

A common question when comparing travel insurance is what to do if the coverage is needed during the trip.  First, it is important to remember that every policy has a toll free, 24 hour emergency assistance number, which is a collect call from out of the country.   These services help arrange medical transportation and treatment during an emergency.  Many policies also offer travel related assistance and even concierge services.  Whether the need is medical or travel related, communicate with the insurance company as soon as possible.

Insurance provider MH Ross addressed this topic in their agent newsletter:

  • Whether it is a missing camera or someone falls, make sure to have it documented in writing or at the very least get the contact information of the person the incident is reported to.
  • Make sure to keep all receipts for any money spent such as food being purchased or a change of clothing purchased depending on the type of claim.

As MH Ross highlights, this information is needed to successfully file a claim.  It can be frustrating to follow these steps during an incident, but trying to document it and gather invoices afterward can be difficult.

The article How To Make A Successful Travel Insurance Claim, Advises Squaremouth explains this process in more detail and provides another tip; don’t wait to file the claim.  Many policies don’t allow a claim to be filed after several months past the return date.  Again, as more time passes, less detailed information is available, making it more difficult to file a claim.