Sports Travel Insurance Keeps Active Travelers Protected

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Dec 18, 2010

For many travelers, a vacation is about relaxing. For these people, laying out on the beach, spending time in the pool, or sightseeing is the ideal way to spend travel time. But for others, vacation is about taking their active lifestyle to new locales. For them, sports travel insurance is an essential purchase.

People who are into snowboarding, skiing, and watersports love visiting new places to participate in those activities. For example, you may live in Denver and enjoy snowboarding and skiing there, but you might also want to visit Banff or Austria to try out their famous slopes.


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Air Traffic Controllers Strike Makes Spanish Travelers Grateful for Trip Cancellation Insurance

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Dec 13, 2010

In Spain, travelers with scheduled flights recently found an unpleasant surprise; air trraffic controllers throughout the country had gone on strike, wreaking havoc on the country’s air travel scheduling. For travelers who had purchased trip cancellation insurance in advance of their trip, while this strike certainly caused a logistical problem, they could at least take solace in the fact their travel investment was safe.

Airspace was shut down last Saturday at Spain’s AENA airport due to the air traffic controllers strike. The weekend was specifically chosen because it was a busy holiday travel weekend. Unique laws in Spain give the government the ability to prosecute air traffic controllers who refuses to do their job.  Th


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Guest Post: Five Common Poisoning Situations in Dogs and Cats

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Dec 06, 2010

Today, we have another excellent guest post from Dr. Rex Riggs, owner of Best Friends Veterinary Hospital in Powell, Ohio. He is a veterinarian, and an Advisory Board member of Embrace Pet Insurance.

Dr. Riggs writes about common cat and dog poisonings and how the holiday season can be particularly worrisome._________________________________________________________________________________

Our pets love the holidays too. They get to see all the family. They get presents just like us. They also know we are preoccupied so it is time for them to get into mischief.


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OPT Insurance Protects Students During Training

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Dec 02, 2010

 

Thanks to unprecedented economic difficulties around the world, job markets are more competitive than ever. So for international students hoping to land jobs in the U.S., OPT programs are more valuable than ever. For students fortunate enough to land these opportunities, OPT health insurance is an essential purchase.

 

Students graduating college no longer find themselves competing only against other recent graduates for jobs. Since so many people around the world have lost their jobs over the past few years, experience professionals are often looking at entry-level jobs. So students are strongly encouraged to get internships during school. I


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Medical Evacuation Insurance Comes In Handy for Cholera Outbreak

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Nov 26, 2010

Recently, news of a potential cholera outbreak in the Dominican Republic alarmed many tourists. Not only is it scary news for those headed to that country, but it also raises concern about the outbreak of disease in other destinations as well. How would you ensure a safe and affordable evacuation of a country you were staying in? Medical evacuation insurance offers your best solution.

The Dominican Republic is an extremely popular spot for vacationers. For U.S. tourists, it is the second most popular Caribbean country. And it is the most popular for European tourists.


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Holiday Travelers Need U.S. Visitors Medical Insurance

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Nov 11, 2010

Do you have family in the United States that you want to get in touch with over the holidays? Or perhaps you simply would like to visit the U. S. during its holiday season to experience its holiday cultural traditions. Regardless of your reason for visiting, the U.S. is always a popular destination for international travelers during the months of November and December. If you find yourself among the large group of tourists, be sure you purchase U.S. Visitors medical insurance for your trip.

The United States has a privatized health care system, meaning that rather than relying on the government to subsidize health care for citizens, citizens must provide their own payment for medical care.


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How Can Short Term Health Insurance Help Me?

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Nov 08, 2010

Are you looking for a cost-effective medical insurance solution that does not require a long-term commitment? Are you seeking a way to provide your family with health coverage while you are in-between jobs? If so, short term health insurance can help you.

For people who have lost their job or moved onto a new job that does not immediately make health coverage available to new employees, short term health insurance provides an affordable solution. It is easy to acquire, much less expensive than the COBRA coverage which is made available to departing employees, and offers a good range of medical care to policyholders.

Unlike other types of insurance, it does not require a lengthy commitment.


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Evacuation and Repatriation Insurance Offers Families Great Savings

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Nov 03, 2010

Though it is unpleasant to think about, it is important that anyone traveling or living abroad give consideration to what they would do in a severe health emergency. You may already have an international health insurance policy in place to cover doctor’s visits, prescriptions, and hospitalization. But what would you do in a life-threatening or even fatal situation? In these instances, evacuation insurance is an extremely valuable asset.

There are two kinds of evacuation insurance plans. The first one covers the cost of transporting you to the nearest medical facility. This way, if you’ve been involved in some sort of medical emergency, such as being injured in an earthquake, you can get immediate transportation to the best hospital near you for quick care. Thi


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Foreign Students Insurance Offers Valuable Protection

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Oct 24, 2010

For students choosing to study in another country, there are lots of things to prepare for. You’ll need to determine basic things like where you will study, what you will study, and where you will stay. You will need to consider questions like “will I get involved in extracurricular activities” and “how do I assimilate into this new culture.” And you will of course need to make sure all your travel documentation is in order and your school bills are taken care of. But with all these things to consider, one item you must make sure you do not overlook is health care. Foreign students insurance will address your needs at an affordable rate.

Many schools now require new students to have proof of health insurance upon enrolling. This is t


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