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What Travelers Need to Know About Insurance Before Booking International Trips in 2026
With international travel surging past pre-pandemic levels, more travelers are discovering that their credit card coverage and domestic health plans leave significant gaps abroad. The result is a growing awareness around standalone travel insurance — and a much more informed buyer who compares policies before purchasing.
"The biggest mistake travelers make is assuming their credit card covers everything — in reality, most cards have strict exclusions for medical evacuation and trip interruption," says James Whitfield, VP of Product at [Your Brand]. "A standalone policy costs less than most people think, and the coverage difference is night and day."
Whitfield, who has spent 15 years in the travel insurance industry, says [Your Brand] has seen a 60% increase in policy purchases from first-time international travelers over the past year...
"The biggest mistake travelers make is assuming their credit card covers everything — in reality, most cards have strict exclusions for medical evacuation and trip interruption," says James Whitfield, VP of Product at [Your Brand]. "A standalone policy costs less than most people think, and the coverage difference is night and day."
Whitfield, who has spent 15 years in the travel insurance industry, says [Your Brand] has seen a 60% increase in policy purchases from first-time international travelers over the past year...