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Hotspot Cover partners with Global Guardian

The partnership will enhance Hotspot Cover’s medical assistance and response capabilities, offering a range of services including: Medical evacuation Telemedical support Prescription assistance Emergency response and evacuation Kidnap and ransom negotiation Hospital referrals. Hotspot Cover is a specialist insurer that specialises in insurance for individuals and groups travelling to “high-risk, hostile and war zones”. It caters to individuals working in a range of occupations, including “business travellers, frontline journalists and non-government organisations (NGOs), [and] engineers and charity workers.” The company welcomed Global Guardian, stating that “this investment reinforces our dedication to providing them with the highest level of support and…

How to use credit card travel insurance

When a trip goes haywire, travel insurance suddenly comes into focus. A recent spat between a Boston restaurant owner and a customer highlighted the intricacies — and far-reaching impacts — of what happens when a trip is canceled. According to posts on X, the now-viral incident began in January when New York resident Trevor Chauvin-DeCaro became sick and was hospitalized. Because of his condition, Chauvin-DeCaro says he was no longer able to travel to Boston as originally planned. However, he said he used credit card travel insurance to be reimbursed for expenses including hotel, train and restaurant reservations. Here’s where…