Posted 07/15/2016 On Thursday, July 14, 2016, a truck drove through a crowd at a Bastille Day celebration in Nice, France. This event falls within the definition of a terrorist attack as defined in Tin Leg policies. What you need to know about your policy: As of July 14, 2016, the terrorist attack in Nice, France, is no longer considered an unforeseen event. Coverage related to the attack in Nice is not available for Tin Leg policies purchased after this date. There may be coverage for Tin Leg customers to cancel or interrupt their trip. In order to be eligible… Read More
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Position Statement Tunisia Terrorist Attack
Updated: 03/18/2015 On Wednesday March 18th, two gunmen stormed the Bardo Museum in Tunis, Tunisia, killing 17 tourists, and two others. The U.S. Department of State declared these shootings in Tunisia an act of Terrorism. This incident may be considered an event qualifying for Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption coverage for Tin Leg customers with Economy, Standard and Luxury policies. Travelers who purchased a Tin Leg policy prior to March 18th, 2015, may be eligible for Cancellation and Interruption coverage if the terrorist attack meets their policy’s definition and impacts their travel plans. In order for an attack to be… Read More
Position Statement Ottawa Shooting
Released: 10/24/2014 On October 22nd 2014, an exchange of gunfire between a Canadian citizen and Canadian police occurred in the National War Memorial and Parliament building in Ottawa, Canada. The shooting is being referred to as a terrorist attack by the Canadian government. At this time, the incident does not meet Tin Leg’s definition of a “terrorist attack”, meaning there is no coverage for losses related to the attacks. 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… Read More