With today’s headlines, it’s understandable to wonder if travel insurance covers a terrorist incident. Travel insurance companies vary in the way they define terrorism, and there can be major differences from policy to policy. There are two important elements in the insurance policy’s fine print — definition and coverage.
Keep reading to discover how at Travelex, we can clarify and assist with this issue.
What coverage does travel insurance provide for terrorism?
Travel insurance can provide coverage such as trip cancellation, trip interruption, and trip delay in the event of a terrorist incident.
At Travelex, our Travel Select plan provides coverage for trip cancellation and interruption if a terrorist incident occurs in a city on your itinerary within 30 days of your scheduled arrival or while traveling. For a covered terrorist incident, the insured will receive up to 100% of insured trip cost for trip cancellation or up to 150% of insured trip cost for trip interruption.
Our Travel Select plan can also provide coverage for trip delay if a covered terrorist incident causes you to be delayed for five-consecutive hours and prevents you from reaching your intended destination. If you become delayed, you will receive up to $2,000 ($250/day) to cover additional expenses until travel to your original destination becomes possible.
What is the definition of a terrorist incident?
At Travelex, we define a “terrorist incident” as an act of violence by any person acting on behalf of or in connection with any organization, which is generally recognized as having the intent to overthrow or influence the control of any government. The terrorist incident must be deemed terrorism by the United States government, other than civil disorder or riot, that is not an act of war, declared or undeclared, that results in loss of life or major damage to property.
What doesn’t travel insurance cover for terrorism?
At Travelex, our travel insurance will not provide coverage for civil disorder or riots, acts of war, or any event that isn’t deemed terrorism by the United States government. However, if a civil disorder or riot causes a carrier delay of at least five-consecutive hours, you can be eligible for trip delay coverage with our Travel Select plan.
Headlines can be unpredictable, but your travel insurance doesn’t have to be. Travel protection can help you feel safe and supported on your travels. Protect your travel dreams and your investment from the unexpected. Get a quote today.
The product descriptions provided here are only brief summaries and may be changed without notice. The full coverage terms and details, including limitations and exclusions, are contained in the insurance policy. Travelex Insurance Services, Inc. CA Agency License #0D10209. Travel Insurance is underwritten by Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company; NAIC #22276
