Released: 10/1/2014 Increasing conflict involving ISIS Militants in the Middle East has some travelers concerned over potential impacts to International and Domestic travel. Currently, Tin Leg Economy, Standard, and Luxury policies offer Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption coverage if a terrorist attack affects travel plans. In order for an attack to be covered, it must meet the following requirements: Occur after the policy is purchased Be deemed an act of terrorism by the U.S. Department of State Result in the complete cessation of travel services at the point of departure or destination for the below specified amounts of time: Tin… Read More
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Updated Position Statement Iceland Volcano
Released: 9/2/14 The Bardarbunga volcano erupted in Iceland on Saturday, August 30th, 2014. Any Tin Leg plans purchased after the eruption on August 30th, will not cover any losses related to the Bardarbunga volcano. As of Saturday August 30th, 2014, this incident is no longer considered unforeseen. Travelers who purchased a Tin Leg, Economy, Standard or Luxury policy prior to the eruption, may be eligible for cancellation, interruption or travel delay benefits. Tin Leg customers who have purchased a policy prior to Bardarbunga’s eruption are strongly urged to review their coverage as some benefits, including trip cancellation, interruption, travel delay… Read More
Position Statement Tropical Storm Dolly
Released: 9/2/14 Tropical Storm Dolly became a named storm Tuesday September 2nd, 2014. Any Tin Leg Economy, Standard, or Luxury plans purchased on or after Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014, will not cover any losses related to Dolly. Tin Leg customers who have purchased a policy prior to September 2nd are strongly urged to review their coverage as some benefits, including trip cancellation, interruption, travel delay and non-medical evacuation, may be applied to this situation. Please contact Tin Leg with any questions at 844-240-1233.
Position Statement Hurricane Cristobal
Released: 8/26/14 Hurricane Cristobal became a named storm Sunday August 24th, 2014. Any Tin Leg Economy, Standard, or Luxury plans purchased on or after Sunday, August 24th, 2014, will not cover any losses related to Cristobal. Tin Leg customers who have purchased a policy prior to August 24th are strongly urged to review their coverage as some benefits, including trip cancellation, interruption, travel delay and non-medical evacuation, may be applied to this situation. Please contact Tin Leg with any questions at 844-240-1233.
Position Statement Icelandic Volcano
Released: 8/20/2014 Recently concerns have risen over the possible eruption of Iceland’s Bardarbunga volcano. Travelers who purchase a Tin Leg, Economy, Standard or Luxury policy, may be eligible for cancellation, interruption or travel delay benefits, providing the event meets the policy’s requirements under the weather or natural disaster coverage. Any Tin Leg plans purchased after the eruption will not cover any losses related to Bardarbunga. Tin Leg customers who have purchased a policy prior to Bardarbunga’s eruption are strongly urged to review their coverage as some benefits, including trip cancellation, interruption, travel delay and non-medical evacuation, may be applied to… Read More
Position Statement Tropical Storm Lowell
On Monday, August 18th, 2014, the National Hurricane Center named Tropical Storm Lowell. The storm is the twelfth named storm of the year. Any Tin Leg plans purchased on or after Tuesday, August 19th, 2014, will not cover any losses related to Lowell. Tin Leg customers who have purchased a policy prior to August 18th are strongly urged to review their coverage as some benefits, including trip cancellation, interruption, travel delay and non-medical evacuation, may be applied to this situation. Please contact Tin Leg with any questions at 844-240-1233.
Tropical Storm Bertha Position Statement
Released: 7/31/2014 The National Hurricane Center issued an advisory for tropical storm Bertha on Thursday July 31st, 2014. It is the second named Atlantic storm of the year. Any Tin Leg plans purchased on or after Thursday, July 31st, 2014, will not cover any losses related to Bertha. Tin Leg customers who have purchased a policy prior to July 31st are strongly urged to review their coverage as some benefits, including trip cancellation, interruption, travel delay and non-medical evacuation, may be applied to this situation. Please contact Tin Leg with any questions at 844-240-1233.
Ebola Position Statement
Released: 7/31/2014 The outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) and Ebola hemorrhagic fever (EHF) have not affected the coverage offered by Tin Leg policies. Emergency medical and medical evacuation benefits remain available on the Tin Leg Economy, Standard and Luxury policies for travelers who becoming infected with Ebola while on a covered trip. If the reported outbreak escalates, these policies will continue to offer emergency medical and medical evacuation benefits as Tin Leg does not restrict epidemics or pandemics. Travelers who want the choice to cancel due to concern that they may contract the virus during their trip should consider… Read More
Position Statement on Tropical Storm Arthur
Released: 7/1/2014 The National Hurricane Center issued an advisory for tropical storm Arthur on Tuesday July 1st, 2014. It is the first named Atlantic storm of the year. Any Tin Leg plans purchased on or after Tuesday, July 1st, 2014, will not cover any losses related to Arthur. Tin Leg customers who have purchased a policy prior to July 1st are strongly urged to review their coverage as some benefits, including trip cancellation, interruption, travel delay and non-medical evacuation, may be applied to this situation. Please contact Tin Leg with any questions at 844-240-1233.
Position Statement on Tropical Storm Elida
Released: 6/30/2014 The National Hurricane Center issued an advisory for tropical storm Elida on Monday June 30th, 2014. It is the fifth named storm of the year. Any Tin Leg plans purchased on or after Monday, June 30th, 2014, will not cover any losses related to Elida. Tin Leg customers who have purchased a policy prior to June 30th are strongly urged to review their coverage as some benefits, including trip cancellation, interruption, travel delay and non-medical evacuation, may be applied to this situation. Please contact Tin Leg with any questions at 844-240-1233.