Position Statement – Hurricane Matthew

Updated: 09/29/2016 On Wednesday, September 28 at 2pm AST, Tropical Storm Matthew was named a tropical storm and has since evolved into a hurricane with a path toward Jamaica and Cuba. An advisory was put out by the National Hurricane Center. What you need to know about your policy: As of September 28, Hurricane Matthew is no longer considered an unforeseen event. Coverage related to the hurricane is not available for Tin Leg policies purchased after this date. Tin Leg policies purchased on or prior to September 27 may provide coverage related to the event, including Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption… Read More

Can I cancel my trip if there’s a hurricane?

Tin Leg policies include Hurricane and Weather coverage under the Trip Cancellation benefit. To be eligible for this coverage, you must purchase the policy before the hurricane is named. Hurricane and Weather coverage can cover you to cancel your trip as long as it is due to a covered reason, such as a delay, damage to your accommodations, or a mandatory evacuation. The delay of a common carrier, such as an airline or cruise, due to a hurricane is a covered reason to cancel a trip. This benefit requires a minimum delay, which varies in length depending on the policy:… Read More

Position Statement Nepal Earthquake

Updated: 4/27/2015 On Saturday, April 25th, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake occurred in Nepal, sending tremors through India, Bangladesh, Tibet, and on Mount Everest. All Tin Leg policies offer Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption coverage for earthquakes under the Hurricane and Weather benefits. As of April 25th, the earthquake is no longer considered an unforeseen event. Coverage related to the Nepal Earthquake is not available for policies purchased after this date. Policies purchased prior to April 25th may have coverage for the earthquake. In order for an event to be covered under Tin Leg policies, it must meet the following requirements: Occur… Read More

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.