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Which is the best international trip cancellation insurance plan?

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Trawick International logo Safe Travels Protect Insurance

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star Rating: AM Best "A" edit_square Underwriter: Starr Indemnity & Liability Company
  • Trip Cancellation: Covers Up to 100% of Trip Costs, Up to $14,000.
  • Trip Interruption: Covered up to 100% of trip cost.
  • Emergency accident and sickness medical expense: Covered up to $25,000.
  • Emergency evacuation: Up to $250,000.
  • Repatriation of remains: Up to $350,000.
  • Maximum Age insured
    Up to age 85

  • Trip Duration
    90 days

  • Coverage type?
    Primary

IMG logo iTravelInsured Choice Insurance

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star Rating: AM best "A" (Excellent) edit_square Underwriter: United States fire insurance company
  • Trip Cancellation: Up to 100% of Trip Costs, Up to $10,000
  • Trip Interruption: Up to 100% of trip cost, Up to $10,000.
  • Emergency accident and sickness medical expense: Up to $100,000.
  • Medical evacuation and repatriation of remains: Up to $500,000, with the option to enhance coverage up to $1,000,000.
  • Accident and Sickness medical expense: Up to $100,000, with the option to enhance coverage up to $250,000.
  • Optional Cancel for any reason: Up to 75% of trip cost.
  • Optional Interruption for any reason : Up to 75% of trip cost.
  • Sports Equipment Rental : Up to $250 per person.
  • Maximum Age insured
    Up to age 99

  • Trip Duration
    90 days

  • Coverage type?
    Primary

Seven Corners logo Trip Protection Basic Insurance

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star Rating:"A" (Excellent) A.M. Best edit_square Underwriter: United States fire insurance company
  • Trip Cancellation: Up to 100% of Trip Costs, Up to $30,000.
  • Trip Interruption: Up to 100% of trip cost, Up to $30,000.
  • Emergency accident and sickness medical expense: Up to $100,000.
  • Emergency evacuation and repatriation: Up to $250,000.
  • Optional cancel for any reason: Up to 75% of non-refundable trip cost.
  • Optional Interruption for any reason: Up to 75% non-refundable trip cost.
  • Optional sports equipment rental: $2,500 per item up to $5,000.
  • Optional rental car damage: Up to $35,000.
  • Maximum Age insured
    Up to age 99

  • Trip Duration
    180 days

  • Coverage type?
    Primary

Trawick International logo Safe Travels Explorer Insurance

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star Rating: "A" (Excellent) edit_square Underwriter: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
  • Trip Cancellation: Up to 100% of Trip Costs, Up to $30,000.
  • Trip Interruption: Up to 100% of trip cost, Up to $30,000.
  • Emergency accident and sickness medical expense: Up to $50,000.
  • Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation: Up to $200,000.
  • Optional Rental Car Damage: Up to $25,000.
  • Maximum Age insured
    Up to age 99

  • Trip Duration
    30 days

  • Coverage type?
    Secondary

Trawick International logo Safe Travels Rental Plus Insurance

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star Rating: "A" (Excellent) by AM Best edit_square Underwriter: Starr Indemnity & Liability Company
  • Trip Cancellation: Up to 100% of Trip Costs, Up to $10,000.
  • Trip Interruption: Up to 125% of Trip Costs.
  • Emergency accident and sickness medical expense: Up to $40,000.
  • Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation: Up to $250,000.
  • Rental Property damage: Up to $1,500.
  • Pre-existing condition exclusion waiver: Included with in 21 days of deposit.
  • Optional rental car damage: Up to $25,000.
  • Optional Cancel for any reason: Up to 70% of non-refundable trip cost.
  • Maximum Age insured
    Up to age 99

  • Trip Duration
    30 days

  • Coverage type?
    Primary

IMG logo iTravelInsured Travel Lite Insurance

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star Rating: AM best "A" (Excellent) edit_square Underwriter: United States fire insurance company
  • Trip Cancellation: Covers Up to 100% of Trip Costs, Up to $25,000.
  • Trip Interruption: Covered up to 100% of trip cost, Up to $25,000.
  • Emergency accident and sickness medical expense: Up to $100,000.
  • Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation: up to $500,000.
  • Maximum Age insured
    Up to age 99

  • Trip Duration
    180 days

  • Coverage type?
    Secondary

Trawick International logo Safe Travels Armor Insurance

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star AM Best Rating: "A" (Excellent) edit_square Underwriter: Starr Indemnity & Liability Company
  • Trip Cancellation: Up to 100% of Trip Costs, Up to $100,000.
  • Trip Interruption: Up to 150% of trip cost.
  • Emergency accident and sickness medical expense: Up to $100,000.
  • Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation: Up to $1,000,000.
  • Pre-existing condition exclusion waiver: Included with in 14 days of deposit.
  • Optional Rental Car Damage: Up to $50,000 ($100 deductible).
  • Optional Cancel for any reason: Up to 75% of non-refundable trip cost.
  • Maximum Age insured
    Up to age 99

  • Trip Duration
    90 days

  • Coverage type?
    Primary

IMG logo iTravelInsured Travel SE

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star Rating: "A" (Excellent) edit_square Underwriter: United States fire insurance company
  • Trip Cancellation: Up to 100% of trip Costs, up to $150,000.
  • Trip Interruption: Up to 150% of trip cost.
  • Medical evacuation and repatriation of remains: Up to $500,000.
  • Accident and Sickness medical expense: Up to $250,000.
  • Rental Car Damage or theft coverage: Up to $40,000 per vehicle.
  • Pet Kennel: Covered up to $100 per day with $300 maximum per pet.
  • Maximum Age insured
    Up to age 99

  • Trip Duration
    180 days

  • Coverage type?
    Primary

Trawick International logo Safe Travels Journey Insurance

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star AM Best Rating: “A” (Excellent) edit_square Underwriter: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
  • Trip Cancellation: Up to 100% of Trip Costs, Up to $50,000.
  • Trip Interruption: Up to 125% of trip cost.
  • Emergency accident and sickness medical expense: up to $150,000.
  • Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation: Up to $500,000.
  • Pre-existing condition exclusion waiver: Included with in 14 days of deposit.
  • Optional Rental Car Damage: Up to $35,000.
  • Optional Cancel for any reason: Up to 50% of non-refundable trip cost.
  • Maximum Age insured
    Up to age 99

  • Trip Duration
    180 days

  • Coverage type?
    Secondary

Trawick International logoSafe Travels Voyager Insurance

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star Rating: A (Excellent) by AM Best edit_square Underwriter: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
  • Trip Cancellation: Up to 100% of Trip Costs, Up to $100,000.
  • Trip Interruption: Up to 150% of trip cost.
  • Emergency accident and sickness medical expens : Up to $250,000.
  • Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation: Up to $1,000,000.
  • Pre-existing condition exclusion waiver: Included with in 21 days of deposit.
  • Rental Car Damage: Up to $35,000.
  • Optional Cancel for any reason: Up to 75% of non-refundable trip cost.
  • Optional Interruption for any reason: Up to 50% of non-refundable trip cost.
  • Optional Trip delay: Up to $4,000 maximum; $300 per day or $7,000 maximum; $500 per day.
  • Medical Expense (Primary): Additional $250,000 (trips 1 - 31 days in length).
  • Maximum Age insured
    Up to age 99

  • Trip Duration
    180 days

  • Coverage type?
    Primary

IMG logo iTravelInsured Sport Insurance

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star Rating: Rating: AM best "A" (Excellent) edit_square Underwriter: United States fire insurance company
  • Trip Cancellation: Up to 100% of Trip Costs, Up to $100,000.
  • Trip Interruption: Up to 150% of trip cost.
  • Emergency accident and sickness medical expense: Up to $250,000.
  • Medical evacuation and repatriation of remains: Up to $1,000,000.
  • Sports Equipment Rental: Up to $5,000 per person.
  • Search and Rescue: Up to $50,000 per person
  • Maximum Age insured
    Up to age 99

  • Trip Duration
    180 days

  • Coverage type?
    Primary

IMG logo iTravelInsured LX Insurance

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star Rating: "A" (Excellent) edit_square Underwriter: United States fire insurance company
  • Trip Cancellation: Up to 100% of Trip Costs, Up to $150,000.
  • Trip Interruption: Up to 150% of trip cost.
  • Emergency accident and sickness medical expense: Up to $50,000.
  • Medical evacuation and repatriation of remains: Up to $1,000,000.
  • Pre-existing condition exclusion waiver: Included with in 24 hours of final trip payment.
  • Rental Car Damage or theft coverage: Up to $40,000 per vehicle.
  • Search and Rescue: Up to $50,000 per person.
  • Pet Kennel: Covered up to $100 per day with $500 maximum per pet.
  • Optional cancel for any reason: 75% of non-refundable insured trip cost.
  • Optional Interruption for any reason: 75% of non-refundable insured trip cost.
  • Maximum Age insured
    Up to age 99

  • Trip Duration
    180 days

  • Coverage type?
    Primary

Seven Corners logo Trip Protection Choice Insurance

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star Rating: "A" (Excellent) by AM Best edit_square Underwriter: United States fire insurance company
  • Trip Cancellation: Up to 100% of Trip Costs, Up to $100,000.
  • Trip Interruption: Up to 150% of trip cost.
  • Emergency accident and sickness medical expense: Up to $500,000.
  • Medical evacuation and repatriation of remains: Up to $1,000,000.
  • Optional Cancel for any reason: Up to 75% of non-refundable trip cost.
  • Optional Interruption for any reason: up to 75% non-refundable trip cost.
  • Optional sports equipment rental: $2,500 per item up to $5,000.
  • Optional rental car damage: Up to $35,000.
  • Maximum Age insured
    Up to age 99

  • Trip Duration
    180 days

  • Coverage type?
    Primary

HTH Worldwide logo Trip Protector Preferred Insurance

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star Rating: “A” (Excellent) by A.M. Best edit_square Underwriter: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
  • Trip Cancellation: Up to 100% of Trip Costs, Up to $50,000.
  • Trip Interruption: up to 200% of trip cost.
  • Emergency accident and sickness medical expense: Up to $500,000.
  • Emergency Evacuation: Up to $1,000,000.
  • Optional Cancel for any reason: Up to 75% of non-refundable trip cost.
  • Rental Car Damage: Up to $35,000

Travel Insure logo Travel Insurance Select Elite Insurance

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star Rating: Rating: “A (Excellent)” edit_square Underwriter: Crum & Forster SPC
  • Trip Cancellation: Up to 100% of Trip Costs, Up to $100,000.
  • Trip Interruption: Up to 150% of trip cost, up to $150,000.
  • Emergency accident and sickness medical expense: Up to $150,000.
  • Emergency Evacuation and repatriation: Up to $1,000,000.
  • Sports equipment rental: Up to $1,500.
  • Rental car damage: Up to $35,000.
  • Optional Cancel for any reason: Up to 75% of non-refundable trip cost.

How much does trip insurance cost?

The cost of affordable travel insurance depends on several factors, including the traveler’s age, the length of the trip, and the total trip cost. Budget-friendly travel insurance plans can start as low as $39 for a 15-day trip. The table below shows the average cost of trip cancellation insurance by age. The estimated costs are based on a 50-year-old traveler taking a 15-day trip, with trip values of $1,000, $3,000, $5,000, and $10,000.

For example, we are showing cheapest trip cancellation insurance cost for 15 days duration and 50 years age.

Plan Name Trip Cost 1,000 Trip Cost 3,000 Trip cost 5,000 Trip cost 10,000
Safe Travels Protect Trawick International $39 $96 $161 $349
itravelinsured Choice IMG $57 $115 $175 $381
Trip Protection Basic Seven Corners $47 $124 $197 $541
Safe Travels Explorer Trawick International $45 $115 $186 $455
Safe Travels Rental Plus Trawick International $53 $159 $265 $531
iTravelInsured Lite IMG $53 $154 $264 $569

How much does luxury trip insurance cost?

The cost of travel insurance for luxury travelers varies based on factors such as age, trip length, and total trip cost. Premium travel insurance plans typically start at around $486 for a 15-day trip. The table below shows the average cost of trip cancellation insurance by age. These estimates are based on a 50-year-old traveler taking a 15-day trip, with trip values of $10,000, $30,000, $50,000, $100,000, and $150,000.

For example, we are showing the cost of exclusive trip insurance for a 15-day trip for a traveler aged 50.

Plan Name Trip Cost 10,000 Trip Cost 30,000 Trip cost 50,000 Trip cost 100,000 Trip cost 150,000
Safe Travels Armor Trawick International $486 $1,445 $2,430 $4,940 N/A
iTravelInsured SE IMG $608 $1,907 $3,177 $6,352 $9,527
Safe Travels Journey Trawick International $581 $2,266 $3,733 N/A N/A
Safe Travels Voyager Trawick International $674 $2,566 $4,216 $8,338 N/A
iTravelInsured Sport IMG $930 $2,790 $4,650 $9,300 N/A
iTravelInsured LX IMG $1,102 $4,835 $8,057 $16,112 $24,167
Trip Protection Choice Seven Corners $707 $1,986 $3,332 $6,697 N/A
Travel Insurance Select Elite Travel Insurance Services $1,071 $3,213 $5,355 $10,710 $16,065
Trip Protector Preferred HTH Worldwide $922 $3,735 $6,219 N/A N/A

What does trip cancellation insurance cover?

  • Trip Cancellation: This covers the non-refundable costs of prepaid trips should the trip be cancelled for a legitimate reason which can include the following: illness, injury of a family member, death, or natural calamity.
  • Trip Interruption: This insures the cost reimbursement for unused parts of a trip or any additional costs of transportation to go back home or the place the trip is resuming. These reimbursements apply if a trip is started but later interrupted due to a covered reason.
  • Travel Medical Expenses: One of the most used coverage by travelers, this trip insurance covers the travel medical expenses, hospitalization, and sometimes even emergency medical evacuation of a traveler who is sick or injured during travel. This is very important since domestic US health insurance plans have very limited or no coverage outside US borders.
  • Emergency Medical Evacuation and Repatriation: This provides reimbursement for expensive costs associated with transporting a traveler to a proper medical facility if necessary medically. Repatriation coverage includes the cost in the event of death of a traveler.
  • Baggage Loss, Delay or Damage: This includes reimbursement for personal baggage that are lost, damaged or stolen and some policies will take care of essential items needed in the event that the baggage is delayed.
  • Travel Delay: Any additional expenses because of delay in travel, meals, accommodation, or transport that will be covered if due to valid events like inclement weather.
  • Other Potential Coverages: Missed connection coverage, Loss of passport or travel documents, Legal assistance and Personal liability.

What are the important factors to consider when buying trip insurance?

Trip Cost

Generally, the higher the trip costs, the more comprehensive coverage that one should consider.

Destination

Travel medical costs vary significantly across the globe; some destinations including the US have higher expenses.

Trip Duration

Longer trips need more extensive medical and interruption coverage.

Travel Style and Activities

If you want to take part in adventure sports or other high risk activities, it is prudent to ensure that your policy covers these activities. Quite often this might be an add-on coverage.

Pre-existing Medical Conditions

Understand how trip insurance policies handle pre-existing conditions; some may exclude them entirely while some offer waivers if certain criteria are met.

Policy Exclusions

Carefully understand what the trip protection insurance plan does not cover (e.g., certain pre-existing conditions, participation in excluded activities, travel to specific regions).

Age of Travelers

Some trip insurance plans have certain age restrictions or have higher costs for older travelers.

Coverage Limits

Ensure the policy's maximum coverage limits for each coverage benefit satisfy your potential needs.

Deductibles

Understand the deductibles involved that you are responsible for before the trip insurance coverage kicks in.

Features of the best trip insurance plans

While buying the best trip insurance, make sure you have adequate protection, including trip cancellations and interruptions, refunds for non-refundable reservations, emergency medical services, and other healthcare requirements. Take note of the following features:

1. Insurance for Trip Cancellation & Interruption

Unforeseen circumstances can result in losing a lot of money spent on a trip. This will allow you to safeguard your prepaid expenses, which in many situations are non-refundable.

  • Trip Cancellation – Pays for non-refundable costs paid towards flights, hotels, and other cancellations in case of illness, family emergencies, natural disasters, or any other covered reasons.
  • Trip Interruption – Pays for any costs incurred when emergency trips interferences result in an unexpected shortening of the trip.
  • Cancel For Any Reason Coverage (CFAR Coverage) – Best cancellation policies grant unrestricted cancellations regardless of stated reasons but only after fulfilling criteria.

2. Coverage for Emergency Medical Services

Receiving medical attention abroad is expensive, and most US domestic insurance plans do not support treatment from US borders.

  • Hospitalization And Doctor Visits – Includes emergency medical procedures, surgeries, and other medical consultations.
  • Medical Evacuation and Repatriation – Evacuating to the nearest relevant medical facility when such transport becomes necessary.
  • Pre-existing Condition Waivers – Flexible policies offer covering certain conditions or people who are already disabled.

3. COVID-19 Travel Insurance

Even though Covid seems to be behind ur, given the travel uncertainty, COVID-19 protection is important for travelers.

  • Medical Expenses – Includes hospitalization, medications, and Doctors visits pertaining to COVID-19.
  • Quarantine Costs – Covers hotel accommodations and other ancillary expenses incurred as a result of mandated quarantine.
  • Trip Cancellation & Interruption – Covers losses incurred due to a positive COVID-19 test before, during, or after the trip, which would lead to delays and cancellations.

4. Baggage & Personal Belonging Coverage

Trip cancellation insurance covering baggage loss due to misplaced or delayed luggage.

  • Lost or Stolen Bags – Covers reimbursement cost for lost baggage and electronics.
  • Baggage Delay Coverage – This insures cost of essential purchases like clothes and toiletries if your luggage arrives late.
  • Personal Item Coverage – Some trip insurance plans provide reimbursement for valuable items like passports, mobile phones and laptops.

5. Adventure & Sports Coverage

Standard trip insurance plans do not cover high-risk activities. If you are taking part in any adventure sports, it is important to have this coverage.

  • Skiing & Snowboarding Insurance – This covers accidental injuries occurring while skiing or Snowboarding.
  • Scuba Diving & Water Sports – This is for injuries due to other water activities like Scuba diving, snorkeling and Jet skiing.
  • Hiking & Trekking Coverage – This is very important for travelers who are traveling to high-altitude regions.

Why Choose American Visitor Insurance for trip insurance?

Protecting your travel investment is important especially when the trip is expensive and planned well in advance. American Visitor Insurance with over 20 years of experience, provides the best US trip insurance options as we have built an enviable reputation over the years and work with reliable US insurance providers for US travelers. At American Visitor Insurance, we work hard at providing the best coverage for your needs. You will be joining thousands of satisfied customers who have relied on travel insurance products that we offer.

At American Visitor Insurance, we work hard to strike the fine balance between affordability, coverage benefits and convenience. Our affordable trip insurance plans brings you access to competitively priced, top-rated US insurance plans offered by industry leaders like IMG, Trawick international, GeoBlue and Seven Corners. Our clients can easily compare quotes to find what best suits their coverage needs and budget. After the selection is done, buying the policy is easy and straightforward, and the relevant policy documents are sent to the email immediately. Do call our customer service at 877-340-7910 if you need any assistance while choosing a policy, changing coverage, or for claims and our friendly customer care staff will help you, whether before or during your trip.

Trip cancellation insurance - Frequently asked questions

1. What is trip cancellation insurance?

Trip cancellation insurance or simply Trip insurance covers paid-in-full, non-refundable trip costs if you have to cancel your trip for a covered legitimate reason such as sickness, injury, family member's death, adverse weather conditions, natural disaster, or jury duty.

2. Does travel insurance cover you when you cancel a trip?

Yes, if your cancellation reason is one of the covered reasons under the trip cancellation insurance policy. Typical covered reasons are medical emergencies, loss of job, or a natural disaster. For extensive coverage beyond the covered reasons, you can buy the "Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR)" coverage which will provide coverage for cancellation of the trip for any reason.

3. What is trip cancellation for travel insurance?

Trip cancellation is a benefit of travel insurance which reimburses your prepaid, non-refundable trip payments if you need to cancel your trip due to a legitimate reason specified in the policy.

4. How much does trip cancellation insurance cost on average?

The cost of trip cancellation insurance varies between 5% and 10% of your overall trip expense. Therefore, for a $5,000 trip, pay anywhere from $250 to $500.

5. How is trip insurance different from travel medical insurance?

Trip cancellation insurance: Covers trip expenses if you cancel the trip prior to departure due to a covered cause as well as trip interruption, emergency medical, lost baggage, and more.

Travel medical insurance: This focuses on insuring the health of the traveler and provides little to no coverage for the actual cost of the trip.

6. How do I make a claim for trip cancellation insurance?

To make a trip cancellation insurance claim:

  • Inform your insurance company as soon as you cancel the trip.
  • Provide documentation: receipts, booking confirmations, and documentation of the cancellation reason (e.g., doctor's note).
  • Return the completed claim form along with required documents.

7. What is a covered cancellation reason for a trip?

Covered cancellation reasons differ by plan but often include:

  • Sudden sickness, injury, or passing (you or a family member).
  • Natural disasters or extreme weather.
  • Loss of job or scheduled work obligation.
  • Jury duty or court subpoena.
  • Terrorist activity at your destination.

8. Are you able to get a refund on travel insurance if you need to cancel your trip?

Travel insurance is normally non-refundable after an initial free look period (10–15 days). But, if you've not travelled or made a claim, some policies will permit cancellation for a portion of the policy back.

9. Is trip cancellation insurance worthwhile to purchase?

Yes—particularly for costly, non-refundable vacations or if you're unsure because of health, weather, or other personal reasons. It provides peace of mind and financial security.

10. Can I purchase trip cancellation insurance after making a reservation?

Yes, you can purchase it after making a reservation, but to receive benefits such as coverage for pre-existing conditions or CFAR, you usually need to purchase within 10–21 days of your first trip deposit.

11. What is 'Cancel for Any Reason' (CFAR) coverage?

CFAR is an optional add-on benefit for trip insurance plans that allows you to cancel your vacation due to any reason not provided in standard trip cancellation policies. It reimburses you a portion of your non-refundable cost of a vacation.

12. Is pre-existing medical condition covered under trip cancellation insurance?

Pre-existing condition coverage is different under each policy. Some trip protection insurance policies waive the pre-existing condition if certain conditions are met, such as buying the policy within a defined time period from your first trip deposit.

13. Is there an age limit for buying trip cancellation insurance?

Age limits can vary between insurance providers and specific plans. It is important to review the trip insurance policy details to determine any age restrictions.

14. How is trip cancellation coverage different from trip interruption coverage?

Trip cancellation coverage comes into play when you must cancel your trip prior to departure due to a covered reason, refunding prepaid costs. Trip interruption coverage comes into play if your trip is cut short after it has commenced, paying for additional costs incurred and for unused, non-refundable parts of the trip.

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Which are the best trip insurance plans?

The best US trip insurance providers are International Medical Group (IMG), Trawick International, Seven Corners, Travel Insure and HTH Worldwide.