Position Statement – Winter Storm Quinn

On February 28, 2018, Winter Storm Quinn became a named storm.

What you need to know about your policy:
On February 28, 2018, Winter Storm Quinn was named. Coverage related to the winter storm is no longer available for Tin Leg policies purchased after this date. Tin Leg policies purchased prior to February 28 may provide coverage related to the event, including Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption, and Travel Delay benefits.

Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption coverage for Hurricane and Weather:
In order for an event to be covered under Tin Leg policies, the event must occur after the policy has been purchased and meet at least one of the following requirements:

  • Result in complete cessation of travel services at the point of departure or destination for the following specified amounts of time:
    • Tin Leg Economy policy: 24 consecutive hours
    • Tin Leg Standard policy: 24 consecutive hours
    • Tin Leg Luxury policy: Any length of time
  • Accommodations at your destination are made uninhabitable
  • You or your traveling companion’s principal place of residence has been rendered uninhabitable

Travel Delay coverage for Hurricane and Weather:
In order for a winter storm to be covered under the Travel Delay benefit within Tin Leg policies, it must meet the following requirements for minimum length of delay:

  • Tin Leg Economy policy: 12 consecutive hours
  • Tin Leg Standard policy: 6 consecutive hours
  • Tin Leg Luxury policy: 6 consecutive hours

In addition to Trip Cancellation and Travel Delay coverage, other benefits, including Emergency Medical and Medical Evacuation, may also be available for coverage related to the winter storm.

In the event of an emergency, please contact Tin Leg’s 24 Hour Emergency Assistance department as soon as reasonably possible at:

  • Emergency Assistance Inside US: 844-927-9265 (Toll Free)
  • Emergency Assistance Outside US (Collect Call): 001-727-264-5657
  • Emergency Assistance Email: emergency@tinleg.com

In the event of a claim, please contact Tin Leg’s Claim department at 844-240-1233 or claims@tinleg.com.
Start your claim online: https://www.tinleg.com/report-claim/

Please contact Tin Leg with any questions at 844-240-1233, we are delighted to answer any additional questions.