Do soldiers stationed overseas need to purchase repatriation coverage

August 24th, 2010 by Jessica Martinez

Soldiers are committed to serving the interests of their countries, and some of them are sent to participate in oversea military missions. Soldiers who are stationed in war zones are exposed to high risks of injuries, and they may be unable to continue their service overseas after they are wounded. For those who are killed in foreign countries while performing their military duties, their remains may be sent home to their families for burial. It is not uncommon for soldiers to be repatriated to their home countries, and some people wonder if soldiers need to purchase a travel insurance policy to get repatriation coverage.

Transportation of wounded and dead soldiers to their home countries is a complicated process, and therefore, it costs a lot of money.

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How to help your teen be a better driver

August 23rd, 2010 by Crystal Davis

As Robin Thompson left her job as a school nurse in Atlanta, Ga., she waited for the customary call from her 16-year-old daughter, Ashley, telling her she was home from school.

The call never came.

“As I neared our home I saw a road block. Police and rescue workers were everywhere and a car that looked all too familiar was wrapped around a tree,” Robin Thompson wrote on the website SafeTeenDrivingClub.org. She founded the organization after Ashley’s 2003 death in a single-car accident that did not involve drinking or distractions from friends or a cell phone.

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Do I get a discount on travel insurance if I’m a veteran

August 20th, 2010 by Jessica Martinez

It is necessary for travelers to obtain a travel insurance policy before they set off for their vacations, because accidents and misfortunes can happen when they are in a foreign country. Certain unforeseen incidents can cause them to lose a lot of money and ruin their vacations. With adequate travel insurance coverage, travelers can claim financial recovery for unexpected losses that are sustained during their travels.

Veterans are entitled to many discounts in their own countries, and some travel companies even offer them discount travel deals.

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What does safari travel insurance actually cover me for?

August 19th, 2010 by Megan Torres

Are safaris dangerous? What happens if I get eaten by a lion? The chances of that are pretty slim, in fact you’re more likely to get eaten by a shark surfing off the coast of Australia – there are 15 attacks and one death a year apparently – but safaris are classified by underwriters as activities and as such carry their own risk. And when you start talking of risk, insurers (or their underwriters) tend to get twitchy. So are safaris any different to any other holiday? What is actually covered by your travel insurance policy?

Are safaris dangerous?

Not inherently so, but there are things to be aware of:

  • Wild animals run about freely on safaris. They’

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