Michelle has been a journalist for over 35 years, writing about insurance for consumers for the last 15 years. Michelle covers travel, auto, home, life and health insurance. This involves writing and ...

Travel insurance can save your budget when a covered emergency ruins a trip. But standard trip cancellation benefits come with a catch: Your reason has to be on the policy's approved list. Cancel for ...

Travel plans can change more quickly than the weather. Occasionally the causes don’t fall neatly under one of the usual insurance categories. CFAR, or cancel for any reason insurance, fills the gap ...

A cruise can turn from a once-in-a-lifetime dream vacation into a nightmare if something goes wrong — whether that's missing your departure or spraining your ankle at a port of call. Thankfully, ...

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If you're currently mapping out a major vacation or locking down a high-ticket international itinerary, you might want to take a closer look at the fine print on your travel insurance policy. Data ...

Holiday travel costs are up about 19% this year, with the average trip costing over $8,000. Travel insurance can protect your financial investment against disruptions like cancellations, delays, or ...

What Does Travel Insurance Cover? More and more consumers are opting for travel insurance to protect their future trips and vacations. A summer 2026 trends report from Squaremouth found that insured ...

Interest in Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) insurance has jumped roughly 27% since the start of March, according to travel insurance brand Squaremouth. Several global events in 2026 have already ...