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.)
July 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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]
Full Circle with the Captured In HIS Image Photo Contest
June 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
In 2012 Devin Walford went on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic where she met a little boy name Charlie. Charlie’s contagious smile captured Devin’s heart and then Devin captured that smile with a photograph. She titled that photograph “Ray of Sunshine” and entered it in our Captured in HIS Image photo contest. By… [Continue Reading]
STM Toolbox releases mobile app for short term mission
June 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
STM Toolbox releases new mobile application. This one-of-a-kind resource combines missions news from around the world with a constant feed of tips and insight into planning effective short term mission. App designers have partnered with well-known newsletters Brigada and Missions Catalyst to bring you timely mission resources conveniently on your mobile devise. STM Toolbox adds… [Continue Reading]
Three Steps Before you Go Overseas
June 10, 2013 by 1 Comment
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
April 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
“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!
April 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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]
Why Mission Trip Insurance?
March 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
10) Most domestic health plans do not adequately cover overseas. 9) Domestic Health plans are not equipped to handle international claims. 8) If you have an int’l claim, you will probably need to provide translation and currency conversion… which will cost more than the travel insurance itself. 7) Domestic Health Insurance is not open 24… [Continue Reading]
God Provides!
February 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
We love seeing how God provides to send his people on to the mission field to spread His Good News! This story is one of our favorites!! Emily was in the processing of raising the last $780 to go to Haiti and came across the “Captured in HIS Image” Photo Contest the LAST day we… [Continue Reading]
