Tin Leg position statement

On December 11, 2018, a gunman killed 3 people and injured more than 10 others at a Christmas market in Strasbourg, France. What you need to know about your policy: As of December 11, the attack has been declared an act of terrorism, meaning Tin Leg policyholders may be covered for losses related to the attack. There may be coverage for Tin Leg Standard or Luxury customers to cancel or interrupt their trip. In order to be eligible for covered, a Standard or Luxury policy must have been purchased prior to December 11. Tin Leg Economy policyholders do not have… Read More

Violent riots have broken out in Paris, France, injuring hundreds, blocking roadways and access to airports, and damaging popular tourist locations. The U.S. Embassy in France has warned U.S. travelers about the Paris riots and their impact around the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and other popular tourist areas. What you need to know about your policy: The Paris riots are not covered by any of Tin Leg’s travel insurance policies. All Tin Leg policies – Economy, Standard, and Luxury, list riots as a general exclusion. This plan does not cover any loss caused by or resulting from: (g) war… Read More

On October 20, 2018, Hurricane Willa was named as a tropical storm. The storm has developed into a hurricane as it heads toward the Pacific coast of Mexico. What you need to know about your policy: As of October 20, the storm 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 20 may provide coverage related to the event, including Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption and Trip Delay benefits. Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption coverage for Hurricanes: In… Read More

On July 22, 2018, a gunman fired shots in Toronto’s popular Greektown neighborhood, killing two people and injuring 12 others. What you need to know about your policy: As of July 23, the U.S. government has not declared the shooting an act of terrorism, meaning there is currently no coverage for losses related to the attack for current Tin Leg policyholders. If the shooting is deemed a terrorist event, there may be coverage for Tin Leg Standard or Luxury customers to cancel or interrupt their trip. In order to be eligible for these benefits, a Standard or Luxury policy must… Read More

On May 3, 2018, Hawaii’s Mount Kilauea erupted, forcing thousands to evacuate. More than 250 earthquakes have also hit the Big Island, including one with a magnitude 6.9. What you need to know about your policy: As of May 3, the volcanic eruption is no longer considered an unforeseen event. Coverage related to the volcano is not available for Tin Leg policies purchased after this date. Tin Leg policies purchased on or prior to May 3 may provide coverage related to the event, including Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption and Trip Delay benefits. Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption coverage for Natural… Read More

On April 23, 2018, a man drove a van into a group of people in Toronto, Canada, killing 10 people and injuring at least 15 others. What you need to know about your policy: As of April 24, the U.S. government has not declared the incident an act of terrorism, meaning there is currently 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 Standard or Luxury customers to cancel or interrupt their trip. In order to be eligible for these benefits,… Read More

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… Read More

On December 11, 2017, a man detonated an explosive device near New York City’s Port Authority Bus Terminal and the Times Square Subway Station. What you need to know about your policy: The December 11, 2017 attack has not officially been declared an act of terrorism by the U.S. Department of State, meaning there is currently no coverage for the incident. If the attack is declared an act of terrorism, current Tin Leg policyholders may have coverage to cancel or interrupt their trip due to the attack. In order to be eligible for coverage, a Tin Leg policy must have… Read More

On November 27, 2017 local time (November 26 ET), Bali’s Mount Agung erupted, forcing thousands to evacuate and Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport to close, leaving more than 50,000 travelers stranded. What you need to know about your policy: On September 26, 2017, an eruption warning was issued for the volcano. As of September 26, the volcanic eruption is no longer considered an unforeseen event. Coverage related to the volcano is not available for Tin Leg policies purchased after this date. Tin Leg policies purchased on or prior to September 26 may provide coverage related to the event, including Trip Cancellation,… Read More

On October 31, 2017, a driver drove a truck onto a busy bicycle path in New York City, killing at least 8 people and injuring multiple others. What you need to know about your policy: On October 31, 2017, the U.S. Department of State officially declared the incident an act of terrorism, meaning current Tin Leg policyholders may have coverage to cancel or interrupt their trip due to the attack. In order to be eligible for coverage, a Tin Leg policy must have been purchased prior to October 31. Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption coverage for terrorism: In order for an… Read More