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COVID-19: What travel insurance will and won't cover

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Mar 3, 2020
Viral outbreaks, epidemics and pandemics are not typically listed in a travel insurance policy.
Passengers from a flight from South Korea wear protective face masks upon landing at Mexico City's international airport, on Feb. 28, 2020 as COVID-19 spreads worldwide.
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Travel industry grapples with cancellations, changes amid COVID-19 outbreak

by Justin Ho
Mar 2, 2020
Customers and airlines alike are growing more cautious about international travel.
Several airlines, including Delta, are limiting flights due to COVID-19.
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Yes, you are being asked if you want travel insurance more often

by Erika Beras
Nov 28, 2019
Wherever you buy tickets, you're likely to be asked if you want to protect your purchase.
Travelers with their luggage are seen at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois.
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Nervous Americans are shelling out for travel insurance

by Ashley Milne-Tyte
Nov 13, 2017
Travelers, wary of potential terrorism and natural disasters, are increasingly protecting themselves in advance.
Americans spent almost $3 billion on insurance in 2016, up 19 percent from two years earlier, the US Travel Insurance Association says. Above, travelers make their way to flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
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