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This information is from On Call International, the 24-Hour Assistance Company that provides assistance and concierge to all TravelSafe insureds.

This is an update as of 9:45 AM on Friday, March 11, 2011, regarding the current tsunami warning for the Pacific. This information is from On Call International, the 24-Hour Assistance Company that provides assistance and concierge to all TravelSafe insureds. An 8.9 earthquake hit Sendai, Japan in the middle of the night, sending off [...]

TravelSafe announces support for clients with On Call International. TravelSafe and On Call International evacuated dozens if not hundreds during recent events in Egypt as part of their included coverage. Read on for more information regarding the situation in Bahrain. This information is from On Call International the 24 Hour Assistance Company that provides assistance [...]

Global Rescue, one of the best services of its kind has launched their team into Egypt.  These guys don’t screw around.  Their team includes many highly trained former Navy SEALs. Their clients will be out of there in no time with the hours or days stuck in the airport for those that are not members. [...]

Here’s some info from Fair Investment Company across the pond.  Competition in the travel insurance market is a big win for consumers and applies to the U.S. and Canada as well. We’ve seen many more options made available in the last year.  It’s really tough for any traveler to keep up.  We have near all the major [...]

Here’s a quick run down from the CDC on what to do if you’re headed to the World Cup in South Africa. Some great advice. Lucky you to be going! Enjoy! From June 11 to July 11, 2010, South Africa will host the FIFA World Cup. Over 350,000 visitors are expected to travel to South [...]

U.S. Consulate General Nuevo Laredo issued the following Warden Message on June 9: The United States Consulate General in Nuevo Laredo has received reports that the Mexican military has been involved in a gunfight with armed persons, reportedly narcotics cartel gunmen, in the vicinity of the Wal-Mart on Avenida Reforma. We therefore advise all U.S. [...]

After the Iceland volcano’s ash cloud forced the cancellation of thousands of European flights, more people are considering travel insurance. Insurance companies reported a spike in inquiries. But do you need travel insurance, which can cost 4 percent to 8 percent of the trip price? That’s an extra $100 to $200 on a $2,500 vacation. [...]

Here’s a good assessment of what you should take into account when making a decision about travel insurance and insurance in general. You don’t always need the most comprehensive policy. You may be covered by another policy such as your life insurance, health insurance, or homeowners. Students and travelers under 35 years of age may [...]

TravelSafe may be just the ticket to protect your cruise this summer. One of the best offers in travel insurance. Statement from TravelSafe: With the 2010 hurricane season being predicted to be more “active” and produce 6 – 8 hurricanes, 4 of which are expected to be major hurricanes, make sure you are protected with [...]