Travel insurance claims and payouts are on the rise. Here's why travelers on these types of trips should consider protection.

In 2024, medical emergency travel insurance claims surged to their highest levels in over a decade, both in terms of frequency and payout amounts. According to recent data from travel insurance ...

In just a decade, the drug-resistant fungal pathogen Candida auris (C. auris) has emerged as one of the most formidable threats to health care settings worldwide.

Its Medical Travel Programme scored 95% in ‘full compliance’ with the evaluated standards. Philippines’ St. Luke's Medical Centre has received accreditation from the Global Healthcare Accreditation ...

While enjoying this spiritual journey, we cannot forget that massive crowds and unpredictable scenarios can impact your health and comfort. That is why it is important to carry a wellness travel ...

Amy Danise is the managing editor for the insurance section at Forbes Advisor, which encompasses auto, home, renters, life, pet, travel, health and small business insurance. She is a highly ...

Still, not all of them provide superior benefits. The best Covid-19 travel insurance policies provide $250,000 in medical evacuation benefits per person and at least $100,000 in travel medical ...

On Jan. 27, the US Embassy in Mexico City cautioned against travel to the Reynosa, Rio Bravo, Valle Hermoso and San Fernando towns in the Tamaulipas region, which borders Texas and the Gulf of Mexico.

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The year 2025 started on a bleak note with 42 health emergencies affecting 305 million people worldwide, according to global health authorities. The world's top health crises are born from ...