MissionTripInsurance.com is a company that provides global insurance for organizations, churches, and missionaries as they travel, but our heart is truly missions! As we pick up the phone each day, we are privileged to talk with missionaries all over the world and to hear how God is using them to build, serve, and grow His kingdom!… [Continue Reading]
Winter Weather Travel Tips
Recently, numerous winter storms have affected travel in the Midwest, Southeast and along the East coast leading to the highest number of flight cancellations in 25 years. In light of this activity, the insurance carriers are currently experiencing increased claims and assistance requests. To help expedite the service process, below are some tips for you… [Continue Reading]
Lessons Learned through sacrifice
Yesterday, we learned of the tragic death of Ronnie Smith from Texas, in Benghazi, Libya. Smith was a teacher at an international school and one of the last American’s living in the area. According to news reports, he was out for a jog when an unknown gunman shot and killed him. There are numerous reports… [Continue Reading]
Mission Excell Announces 2nd Edition of Mission Launch Training
Mission Launch Second Edition Now Available for International Teams! http://www.missiontriptraining.com/training.html
Are you ready for a Medical Evacuation?
Last week, I found myself dialing Hong Kong more often than I clicked on my television. In the midst of managing a medical evacuation for an unexpected allergic reaction, I was reminded that a few simple preparations can prevent a difficult situation from becoming a traumatic one. Don’t let experience be your tutor when it… [Continue Reading]
The Myths of Travel Insurance
There are many misconceptions about travel insurance including what it does, how it can help and why it’s important to invest in it. Our mission is to clear up the misconceptions and answer YOUR questions about travel insurance, so we’re sharing the top 5 myths (and the truths) about travel insurance that can help you… [Continue Reading]
Tips for Traveling Abroad (From the US State Dept.)
Here are some quick tips to make your travel easier and safer: Sign up for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program so the State Department can better assist you in an emergency: Let us know your travel plans through the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, a free online service at https://travelregistration.state.gov. This will help us contact you if there… [Continue Reading]
Three Steps Before you Go Overseas
Before You Go When preparing to take any trip out of the country, whether it is to serve on your own, or with others, here are three important items we, at MissionTripInsurance.com recommend. Step One: Secure Coverage for You or Your Group Challenge: It is essential to protect your family, missionaries, employees, or yourself while… [Continue Reading]
Help! Our Team’s NY to Egypt Flight Was Cancelled
“We have group travel medical coverage and we just found out that our flight from New York to Cairo was cancelled. Do we have coverage for trip interruption or missed connections?”. This is what I was recently asked by a church missions director. Unfortunately the answer was “no”. Had the question been “Do you have… [Continue Reading]
International Health Insurance – Don’t Leave Home Without It!
The Need for International Coverage When traveling overseas, either on a short-term mission trip, or on a long-term basis, traditional sources of US private, group, or HMO health insurance most times will not meet your needs. Geographical exclusions and provider limitations common to these policies will restrict or even eliminate the health insurance coverage available… [Continue Reading]