On October 8, 2017, a series of wildfires began in California. Multiple fires rages throughout the state, igniting more than 100,000 acres of land. What you need to know about your policy: As of October 8, the California wildfires are no longer considered an unforeseen event. Coverage related to the fires is not available for Tin Leg policies purchased after this date. Tin Leg policies purchased on or prior to October 8 may provide coverage related to the event, including Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption benefits. Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption coverage for Hurricane and Weather: In order for an… Read More
Position Statement – Hurricane Nate
On October 5, 2017, Hurricane Nate became a named tropical storm, and the storm developed into a hurricane. What you need to know about your policy: As of October 5, Hurricane Nate is no longer considered an unforeseen event. Coverage related to the storm is not available for Tin Leg policies purchased after this date. Tin Leg policies purchased on or prior to October 5 may provide coverage related to the event, including Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption and Trip Delay benefits. Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption coverage for Hurricane and Weather: In order for an event to be covered under Tin… Read More
Position Statement – Las Vegas Shooting
On October 1, 2017, a gunman fired shots into a crowd at a country concert in Las Vegas, killing more than 50 people and injuring more than 400 others. What you need to know about your policy: As of October 1, the U.S. Department of State has not officially deemed the incident an act of terrorism, meaning there is no coverage for losses related to the attack for current Tin Leg policyholders. If the attack is named a terrorist event, there may be coverage for Tin Leg customers to cancel or interrupt their trip. In order to be eligible for these… Read More
Position Statement – Mexico Earthquake
On September 19, 2017, an earthquake occurred in central Mexico, near the popular tourist area of Mexico City, that killed more than 200 people. What you need to know about your policy: As of September 19, 2017, the 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 prior to September 19, 2017, 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… Read More
Position Statement – Hurricane Otis
On September 16, 2017, Hurricane Otis became a named tropical storm, and the storm developed into a hurricane on September 17. What you need to know about your policy: As of September 16, Hurricane Otis is no longer considered an unforeseen event. Coverage related to the storm is not available for Tin Leg policies purchased after this date. Tin Leg policies purchased on or prior to September 16 may provide coverage related to the event, including Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption and Trip Delay benefits. Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption coverage for Hurricane and Weather: In order for an event to be… Read More
Position Statement – Hurricane Maria
On September 16, 2017, Hurricane Maria became a named tropical storm, and the storm developed into a hurricane on September 17. What you need to know about your policy: As of September 16, Hurricane Maria is no longer considered an unforeseen event. Coverage related to the storm is not available for Tin Leg policies purchased after this date. Tin Leg policies purchased on or prior to September 16 may provide coverage related to the event, including Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption and Trip Delay benefits. Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption coverage for Hurricane and Weather: In order for an event to be… Read More
Position Statement – London Subway Bomb
On September 15, 2017, a bomb exploded on a London subway, injuring more than 20 people. What you need to know about your policy: As of September 15, the U.S. Department of State has not officially deemed the incident an act of terrorism, meaning there is no coverage for losses related to the attack for current Tin Leg policyholders. If the attack is named a terrorist event, there may be coverage for Tin Leg customers to cancel or interrupt their trip. In order to be eligible for these benefits, a Tin Leg policy must have been purchased prior to September… Read More
Position Statement – Hurricane Katia
On September 6, 2017, Hurricane Katia became a named tropical storm, and the storm developed into the sixth hurricane of the 2017 season. What you need to know about your policy: As of September 6, Hurricane Katia is no longer considered an unforeseen event. Coverage related to the storm is not available for Tin Leg policies purchased after this date. Tin Leg policies purchased on or prior to September 6 may provide coverage related to the event, including Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption and Trip Delay benefits. Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption coverage for Hurricane and Weather: In order for an event… Read More
Position Statement – Hurricane Jose
On September 5, 2017, Hurricane Jose became a named tropical storm, and the storm developed into the fifth hurricane of the 2017 season. What you need to know about your policy: As of September 5, Hurricane Jose is no longer considered an unforeseen event. Coverage related to the storm is not available for Tin Leg policies purchased after this date. Tin Leg policies purchased on or prior to September 5 may provide coverage related to the event, including Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption and Trip Delay benefits. Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption coverage for Hurricane and Weather: In order for an event… Read More
Position Statement – Hurricane Irma
On August 30, 2017, Hurricane Irma became a named tropical storm, and the storm developed into the fourth hurricane of the 2017 season. What you need to know about your policy: As of August 30, Hurricane Irma is no longer considered an unforeseen event. Coverage related to the storm is not available for Tin Leg policies purchased after this date. Tin Leg policies purchased on or prior to August 30 may provide coverage related to the event, including Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption and Trip Delay benefits. Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption coverage for Hurricane and Weather: In order for an event… Read More