Summer is only a few months away! If you are planning on participating in a summer study abroad program, you may want to consider a study abroad cancellation policy no matter where you are in the planning process. According to a recent article on USA Today, there are many reasons why study abroad is a […]
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Study Abroad Cancellation Policy
February 25th, 2012 by ahoontrakulWinter Break Trip Insurance
December 17th, 2011 by ahoontrakulIt’s winter and the school semester is almost over! During this winter break if you are not returning home, why not take a trip abroad and experience the season in another country? Whether you are going to the famous Christmas Market in Germany, going skiing in the Swiss Alps or flying to the other side […]
What is the Difference Between Trip cancellation and Trip Interruption Insurance
November 18th, 2011 by ahoontrakulLet’s say you are planning to study abroad in the near future and you paid your tour cost, your plane ticket, etc. What would happen if you no longer can go on your trip? What would happen to your money for your plan/ train ticket that you already paid for? This is where trip cancellation […]
4th of July, America’s Independence Day
June 24th, 2011 by ahoontrakulEach year throughout the United States, Americans celebrate Independence Day, which is a national holiday commemorating their independence from England in 1776. Next week is the start of the 4th of July weekend; many people will be traveling around the country during this holiday. The most common activity during the Fourth of July is to […]
What’s the difference between insurance deductible, coinsurance, and copay?
June 4th, 2011 by ahoontrakulMany people are confused about the differences between an insurance deductible, co-pay, and coinsurance. What are they and how do they differ from each other? In short, all three represent the portion of the medical bill that you are responsible for in case you get sick or injured – otherwise known as out-of-pocket expenses. However, […]
New Atlas International Travel Medical Insurance Online Application
May 20th, 2011 by ahoontrakulYesterday we launched our new Atlas Plan online free quoting/application tool. The new tool has a new design and a few improvements, so I will be going over the steps to completing this application. The first step of the application is to get a free quote for your Atlas Travel Medical Insurance Plan. The first […]
Tips for Taking a Road Trip in America
April 8th, 2011 by ahoontrakulAmericans are in love with cars and unless you live in one of the few major cities, you understand that it is hard to live without one. Because the United States is so big, there are vast distances between places and you will find that the public transportation is not as extensive as other countries. […]
Atlas Travel Extra Assistance Services
March 11th, 2011 by ahoontrakulWhether you’re just vacationing or studying abroad, having a good medical insurance is important. The Atlas Travel Medical plan provides comprehensive coverage in case you become sick or injured due to an accident while you are abroad. Many people know that the plan would cover your doctor visits, hospitalization, prescription medications, and evacuation, but most […]
Political Emergency Evacuation Insurance
February 4th, 2011 by ahoontrakulAfter the recent political unrest in Egypt and Tunisia, we thought it would be important to mention political evacuation insurance plans. Political turmoil in a country can cause problems for many people around the worlds not just for those living in the country. What if you are in a foreign country traveling or studying abroad […]
Insurance for International Students in the Netherlands
October 13th, 2009 by International-Student-InsuranceInternational students in the Netherlands are required to have international health insurance. The Netherlands require that international students have insurance that meets the Schengen visa requirements. Those requirements are as follows: – The insurance company must have a representative office in Europe – Medical evacuation/ repatriation coverage of at least US $37,500 – Insurance must […]
