Position Statement – Indonesia Earthquake

On December 7, 2016, an earthquake occurred near Aceh, Indonesia. What you need to know about your policy: As of December7, 2016, the Aceh, Indonesia earthquake is no longer considered an unforeseen event. Coverage related to the earthquake is not available for Tin Leg policies purchased after this date. Tin Leg policies purchased on or prior to December 6, 2016, may provide coverage related to the event, including Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption and Trip Delay benefits. Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption coverage for Natural Disaster: In order for an event to be covered under Tin Leg policies, the event must occur after… Read More

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

Position Statement – Central Italy Earthquake

Posted 8/25/2016 At 9:36 PM ET on August 23, 2016, (3:36 AM on August 24 local time) an earthquake occurred in Central Italy. What you need to know about your policy: As of August 23, 2016, the Central Italy earthquake is no longer considered an unforeseen event. Coverage related to the earthquake is not available for Tin Leg policies purchased after this date. Tin Leg policies purchased on or prior to August 22, 2016 may provide coverage related to the event, including Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption and Trip Delay benefits. Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption coverage for Natural Disaster: In… Read More

Position Statement – Orlando Terrorist Attack

Posted: 06/16/2016 On Sunday, June 12, 2016, a mass shooting at a nightclub in Orlando, Florida, left 50 dead and more than 50 injured. This incident falls within the definition of a terrorist attack for Tin Leg policies. What you need to know about your policy: As of June 12, 2016, the terrorist attack in Orlando is no longer considered an unforeseen event. Coverage related to the Orlando terrorist attack 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

Position Statement – Brussels Terrorist Attacks

Posted: 03/22/2016 On Tuesday, March 22, 2016, three explosions occurred in Brussels, Belgium, at the Zaventem Airport and Maelbeek metro station. The U.S. Department of State officially declared this an act of Terrorism on 3/22/2016. What you need to know about your policy: As of March 22, 2016, the terrorist attacks in Brussels are no longer considered an unforeseen event. Coverage related to the Brussels terrorist attacks 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 for these benefits,… Read More

Position Statement Winter Storm Jonas

Posted: 01/21/2016 On Tuesday, January 20, 2016, at 10:45am EST, Winter Storm Jonas was named and was predicted to target the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the U.S. What you need to know about your policy: As of January 20th, Winter Storm Jonas is no longer considered an unforeseen event. Coverage related to the winter storm is not available for Tin Leg policies purchased after this date. Tin Leg policies purchased on or prior to January 19th may provide coverage related to the event, including Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption and Trip Delay benefits. Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption coverage for… Read More

Position Statement Zika Virus

Posted: 01/20/2016 On Friday, January 15, 2016, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention issued a Zika virus Travel Health Notice Level 2, Practice Enhanced Precautions, for Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and South America. What you need to know about your policy: Despite the outbreak, Tin Leg policies still offer Emergency Medical and Medical Evacuation benefits for travelers who become infected with the Zika virus while on a covered trip. Tin Leg does not exclude any declared pandemics or epidemics, as such, coverage will remain available as long as a policy is purchased before the traveler contracts… Read More

Position Statement Hurricane Jimena

Posted: 8/31/2015 On Friday, August 28th, 2015, Hurricane Jimena became a named storm in the West Pacific Ocean. What you need to know about your policy: As of August 28th, Hurricane Jimena is no longer considered an unforeseen event, and coverage related to the storm is no longer available for Tin Leg policies purchased after this date. Tin Leg policies purchased prior to August 28th may provide coverage related to the storm, including Trip Cancellation and Travel Delay benefits. Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption coverage for Hurricane and Weather: In order for a storm to be covered under the Trip… Read More

Position Statement Hurricane Fred

Posted: 8/31/2015 On Tuesday, August 31st, 2015, Hurricane Fred became a named storm near the Cape Verde Islands in the eastern Atlantic Ocean. What you need to know about your policy: As of August 31st, Hurricane Fred is no longer considered an unforeseen event, and coverage related to the storm is no longer available for Tin Leg policies purchased after this date. Tin Leg policies purchased prior to August 31st may provide coverage related to the storm, including Trip Cancellation and Travel Delay benefits. Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption coverage for Hurricane and Weather: In order for a storm to… Read More

Position Statement Tropical Storm Erika

Posted: 8/25/2015 On Tuesday, August 25th, Tropical Storm Erika became a named storm near the Leeward Islands in the central Atlantic Ocean. What you need to know about your policy: As of August 25th, Tropical Storm Erika is no longer considered an unforeseen event, and coverage related to the storm is no longer available for Tin Leg policies purchased after this date. Tin Leg policies purchased prior to August 25th may provide coverage related to the storm, including Trip Cancellation and Travel Delay benefits. Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption coverage for Hurricane and Weather: In order for the storm to… Read More