Why travel insurance doesn't offer foolproof protection during the government shutdown

More consumers are buying travel insurance amid the government shutdown. But it doesn't protect in all circumstances.
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Overpriced Travel Insurance Add-Ons To Skip

Travel insurance can provide valuable protection against trip cancellations, medical emergencies abroad, and lost luggage.
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Help! I canceled my trip, but my travel insurance won’t pay my claim

Q: I bought travel insurance from Tin Leg for a scheduled REI tour to Utah. When a family tragedy struck and my husband’s father passed away, I canceled our entire trip and all related reservations. I ...

Carnival charges $500 cancellation fee that wasn’t mentioned

When Cory Belkov canceled his Carnival cruise, he got a refund — minus a $500 cancellation fee. It's the first he's heard of ...