We’re happy to insure pregnant travellers. The same can’t always be said for other insurers.

Some travel insurers are reluctant to insure pregnant travellers and may charge you a hefty premium. Others will provide cover based on how far into pregnancy you are. There are some who might just plain refuse to cover you. It can be frustrating. So be prepared to shop around.

Or just come to us.

At World First we’re happy to insure pregnant travellers, no matter how far into the pregnancy you are. Providing its not a multiple birth and youve not experienced any previous complications in childbirth, youll have access to the same great travel insurance benefits as everyone else. That

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It is annual event in the U.S. and many other countries – the holidays come around, travel increases, and gas prices increase. If you are taking a road trip this winter to catch up with friends and family, or you will be doing a lot of driving to and from the airport, or you simply have a long commute each day, these increases can put a real dent in your wallet. So it’s important to find other ways to save on travel expenses, such as buying travel insurance plan.

Some of the ways to save on travel expenses are obvious. For instance, comparison shopping online is always a smart move. W Full post…

For most traveler’s vacations are purely an exercise in stress relief and adventure. The thought of becoming ill or injured during vacation never occurs to many people. But not every vacation goes smoothly, as a new television show chronicles. Because of this, it is important to always purchase travel insurance before departing on your trip.

When Vacations Attack, a new show on the Travel Channel in the United States, documents disasters and mishaps occurring during vacations. For people who think that nothing bad could ever happen on vacation, the show could serve as a real wake-up call, reminding everyone that injury and illness are just as likely to occur while traveling as they are at home.

The difference of course, especially when traveling internationally, is that when a health problem occurs, getting the care you need can be much more difficult when traveling. Full post…

“I’m so excited – I’m taking my family on a vacation to Europe for a week. I have everything we need – travel documents, airline tickets, hotel reservations, a rental car, and tickets to some shows and theme parks we want to visit What else could I possibly need?” Does that sound familiar? You’ve probably heard someone say it before, or maybe you’ve said it yourself. There is one important element missing from those travel preparations – travel insurance.

Even on short trips like the week vacation mentioned above, a travel insurance policy is a good investment. The truth is, a week may not seem like a long time, but you only need a single moment for injury or illness to strike. Traveling, especi Full post…

Traveling internationally offers many exciting opportunities to travelers. Learning about new cultures, developing new business partnerships, or simply relaxing in a beautiful location are all great experiences. However, international travel can also be quite inexpensive in ways you did not imagine. For that reason, it is a good idea to buy international travel insurance that combines medical and travel care.

By making sure your travel plan includes medical coverage, you cans ave significant amounts of money. Illness and injuries that occur while overseas are typically not covered by the insurance policy you use in your home country. Full post…

On September 1, a typhoon struck South Korea, causing damage not only to the area but also to travel plans in and around the country. When these disasters occur, your best option is to be prepared with international travel insurance.

The typhoon killed five people, and was being followed by another tropical storm (Tropical Storm Malou). International and domestic flights were diverted or cancelled, leaving travelers in a difficult situation. International travel insurance can help in these types of situations in multiple ways.

First, if you become injured during a natural disaster, your insurance plan will help you get the quality medical care you need at an affordable rate.

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