For your clients who are wanting to relieve the winter cold with a dose of sunshine—whether they’re simply relaxation-seekers wanting to enjoy a laid-back beach retreat or adventure-seekers who enjoy water-based sports like scuba diving—there seems to be something for everyone in the Caribbean. A favored vacation region, the Caribbean includes 25 countries and hundreds of resorts that are a short flight from the East Coast United States.

Caribbean travelers are frequently choosing to stay at resorts for overall comfort and convenience, as many are all-inclusive without compromising luxury—and smaller, private resort beaches tend to be less crowded than other island beaches. As you book trips to the Caribbean this season, don’t forget to remind your clients why travel insurance can be a valuable add-on to their vacation package. Plus, check out our list of four Caribbean countries with some of the best beach resorts.

Why Travel Insurance for a Caribbean Beach Vacation?

Here are a few common mishaps that your clients might experience during a Caribbean vacation and the ways a CSA-Generali Global Assistance travel insurance plan can help:

• Hurricanes and natural disasters.

  Travel insurance is especially important when traveling during hurricane season, as your clients may encounter travel disruptions. Although many Caribbean destinations go years unscathed by hurricanes, there are always risks involved with natural disasters—particularly if they’re heading to an island located in the hurricane belt. Travel insurance can help your clients recoup their trip investment if they have to cancel or interrupt their plans due to a mandatory hurricane evacuation or a flight delay or cancellation due to bad weather. They can also be reimbursed for out of pocket expenses, such as meals and overnight lodging while delayed.

• Petty crime.

  Research shows that popular destinations such as Jamaica and the Bahamas experience more criminal activity—mostly petty crime— than other islands in the region. CSA-Generali Global Assistance plans include Baggage Coverage to help protect your belongings from theft, loss or damage. Coverage for cancellations and interruptions due to a theft of passports or visas is also included.

• Health hazards.

  Most medical plans don’t cover international medical expenses—so if your clients’ Caribbean vacation is taking them outside the US, they may want to consider purchasing a travel insurance plan with Medical and Dental Coverage. Such coverage may be of particular interest to those planning active vacations but could also come in handy for any traveler worried about getting sick or injured while traveling (IE: According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, drinking tap water in the Caribbean could be hazardous).

Best Caribbean Beach Resorts: Jamaica, Bahamas and Beyond

Turks and Caicos Resorts

With miles of white sandy beaches and pink coral reef, Providenciales, called Provo by locals, is the most developed island in Turks and Caicos—and most resorts here are family friendly. There’s also country-wide policy to keep mass development at a minimum, so your clients won’t have to worry about over development. And here’s a fun fact: although Turks and Caicos is under British-rule, it uses the American dollar.

When to Go: (December – May) Like other Caribbean beach resort destinations, Turks and Caicos’ busy season is from December to March as most activities are available then. Your clients will avoid larger crowds in April and May, right before rainy hurricane season, which runs from June to November.

Jamaica Resorts

If you’re working with active travelers, they may find that Jamaica has a lot to offer. From water-based activities like scuba diving to land-based mountain hiking—there’s plenty to do. And if your clients need to squeeze in some R&R, there’s a wide variety of spa services and beach lounging opportunities.

When to Go: (November – March) Early season, from November to mid-December, is recommended as weather is best—but January through March is considered peak booking season. Hurricane season lasts all summer into early autumn.

Bahamas Resorts

The Bahamas has a wide reach. With 700 islands, 23 inhabited, there’s everything from pink sandy beaches, historic landmarks, busy cities to exclusive golf courses.

When to Go: (December – April) Like most Caribbean destinations, rainy season starts in May and peak hurricane season is from June to late November.

Dominican Republic Resorts

The Dominican Republic is the most visited island in the Caribbean; it’s also one of the region’s most geographically diverse countries with beaches, colonial architecture, mountainous terrain and even desert scrublands.

When to Go: (December – May) Peak season is December through March, but April and May are best for those wanting to avoid major crowds. Keep in mind, the Atlantic Ocean’s hurricane season lasts from June to November.

Introduce these popular destination and reasons for purchasing CSA-Generali Global Assistance travel insurance to your next Caribbean-bound clients and give them a sunny trip to look forward to complete with the peace of mind they deserve. We appreciate the continued opportunity to serve your customers while boosting your business with competitive commissions on each plan sold. To learn more about how to increase CSA-Generali Global Assistance plan sales at your agency, contact your dedicated account manager.

Travel insurance plans are administered by Customized Services Administrators, Inc., CA Lic. No. 821931, located in San Diego, CA and doing business as Generali Global Assistance and Insurance Services. Plans are available to residents of the U.S. but may not be available in all jurisdictions. Benefits and services are described on a general basis; certain conditions and exclusions apply. Travel Retailers may not be licensed to sell insurance, in all states, and are not authorized to answer technical questions about the benefits, exclusions, and conditions of this insurance and cannot evaluate the adequacy of your existing insurance. This plan provides insurance coverage for your trip that applies only during the covered trip. You may have coverage from other sources that provides you with similar benefits but may be subject to different restrictions depending upon your other coverages. You may wish to compare the terms of this policy with your existing life, health, home and automobile policies. The purchase of this plan is not required in order to purchase any other travel product or service offered to you by your travel retailers. If you have any questions about your current coverage, call your insurer, insurance agent or broker. This notice provides general information on Generali Global Assistance’s products and services only. The information contained herein is not part of an insurance policy and may not be used to modify any insurance policy that might be issued. In the event the actual policy forms are inconsistent with any information provided herein, the language of the policy forms shall govern.

Travel insurance plans are underwritten by: Generali U.S. Branch, New York, NY; NAIC # 11231. Generali US Branch operates under the following names: Generali Assicurazioni Generali S.P.A. (U.S. Branch) in California, Assicurazioni Generali – U.S. Branch in Colorado, Generali U.S. Branch DBA The General Insurance Company of Trieste & Venice in Oregon, and The General Insurance Company of Trieste and Venice – U.S. Branch in Virginia. Generali US Branch is admitted or licensed to do business in all states and the District of Columbia.

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Busy booking your clients’ winter holiday plans? It’s that time of year! As you finalize arrangements and secure itineraries, don’t forget to remind your clients of how travel insurance can be an important part of their planning process. Travel protection can address a number of concerns that travelers may have about leaving home for the holidays, so consider the below ways in which a plan can help alleviate stress and help your clients enjoy the season—all while earning a commission on each plan sold.

Domestic Risks

Out-of-network medical coverage:

Your clients who are traveling domestically may benefit from knowing that while many primary health insurers include coverage for emergency treatment, even if your clients are receiving care outside of their network, some providers might not include such coverage and not all insurers include coverage for hospitalization. If your clients are traveling outside of their network, have a limited network or aren’t sure, they may benefit from travel insurance while away from home. CSA-Generali plans include Medical and Dental coverage and Emergency Assistance and Transportation coverage.

Identity Theft Resolution Service:

Traveling during the holiday season means travelers are venturing out during the busiest time of year. When considering the risks of traveling with IDs, credit cards and important documents in crowded and unfamiliar cities—or using public and unsecure Wi-Fi connections—your clients may travel easier knowing they have a protection plan in place that includes Identity Theft Resolution Service. This service takes effect on your client’s departure date and is in place for a full 180 days.

Weather Worries

Delays and cancellations:

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 19% of flights were delayed and 2% were canceled during the 2016 Winter Holiday travel season. That’s about 80% more cancellations and 12% more delays than usual so clients who are traveling during this time might like to know how travel insurance can help protect their trip costs if their plans are impacted by a covered event. Insured travelers are not only reimbursed for unused prepaid trip costs if they have to cancel or interrupt their plans due to a flight delay or cancellation resulting from adverse weather or another covered event, they can also receive reimbursement for additional transportation costs to return home or catch up to their trip.

Out-of-pocket costs:

Your clients can also receive coverage for out-of-pocket expenses if they’re delayed due to a covered event like adverse weather. Reimbursable expenses include lodging accommodations, local transportation, meal costs and additional parking charges and pet kennel fees that are incurred during the delay—the delay must last for six hours or more.

Offering travel insurance to all of your clients this holiday season encourages them to weigh the risks and consider their options so they can make the best decision for themselves and their travel party. If your clients have any questions about how a travel protection plan can benefit them, they can always contact our Customer Service Department, available seven days a week, at 1-800-348-9505.

Travel insurance plans are administered by Customized Services Administrators, Inc., CA Lic. No. 821931, located in San Diego, CA and doing business as Generali Global Assistance and Insurance Services. Plans are available to residents of the U.S. but may not be available in all jurisdictions. Benefits and services are described on a general basis; certain conditions and exclusions apply. Travel Retailers may not be licensed to sell insurance, in all states, and are not authorized to answer technical questions about the benefits, exclusions, and conditions of this insurance and cannot evaluate the adequacy of your existing insurance. This plan provides insurance coverage for your trip that applies only during the covered trip. You may have coverage from other sources that provides you with similar benefits but may be subject to different restrictions depending upon your other coverages. You may wish to compare the terms of this policy with your existing life, health, home and automobile policies. The purchase of this plan is not required in order to purchase any other travel product or service offered to you by your travel retailers. If you have any questions about your current coverage, call your insurer, insurance agent or broker. This notice provides general information on Generali Global Assistance’s products and services only. The information contained herein is not part of an insurance policy and may not be used to modify any insurance policy that might be issued. In the event the actual policy forms are inconsistent with any information provided herein, the language of the policy forms shall govern.

Travel insurance plans are underwritten by: Generali U.S. Branch, New York, NY; NAIC # 11231. Generali US Branch operates under the following names: Generali Assicurazioni Generali S.P.A. (U.S. Branch) in California, Assicurazioni Generali – U.S. Branch in Colorado, Generali U.S. Branch DBA The General Insurance Company of Trieste & Venice in Oregon, and The General Insurance Company of Trieste and Venice – U.S. Branch in Virginia. Generali US Branch is admitted or licensed to do business in all states and the District of Columbia.

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Thanksgiving weekend is one of the busiest times of year to travel in the U.S. and your clients who are taking advantage of remaining off-season deals and heading to an idyllic destination may be familiar with the ways a travel insurance plan can help protect their prepaid vacation costs. But what about your clients who are “just going to grandma’s house” this year? Travel insurance has quite a bit to offer these clients too, even if they don’t have much of a travel cost to insure. As long as their destination is at least 100 miles away from home, your clients’ Thanksgiving trip can be insured.

If your clients are planning a more casual Thanksgiving weekend, here are 4 reasons why travel insurance can help even some of the shortest Thanksgiving trips:

Reimbursement for Additional Expenses

Bad weather is always a risk however you’re traveling and with airports enduring more flights at higher capacities than most weekends, flight cancellations and delays for any number of reasons are bound to occur over Thanksgiving. If your clients are delayed due to either of these causes and get stuck en route for six hours or more, their travel insurance plan can provide coverage for some of their out-of-pocket costs—like meals, hotel stays and local transportation.

Assistance Services

CSA Travel Protection’s travel and emergency assistance services include our valuable 24/7/365 emergency assistance service along with a number of other concierge and assistance services that can help in instances such as re-booking your clients’ flight home if their original flight gets cancelled or providing a medical referral if one of your clients falls ill or becomes injured during their trip. All of our travel and emergency assistance services are provided by Generali Global Assistance.

Baggage Loss and Damage

Did you know 47% of 2016’s delayed bags were misplaced during transfer? If your clients are making a connection they may benefit from knowing their baggage and personal effects are insured if they become lost, damaged or stolen. Travel insurance plan holders can also receive coverage if they have to buy additional personal effects because their bags were delayed for either 12 or 24 hours, depending upon the plan they purchased.

Flu Season

Flu season can have serious consequences for travelers who fall ill either during their trip or shortly beforehand. If your clients don’t have out-of-network medical coverage, the Medical and Dental coverage included in CSA travel insurance could really come in handy if your clients get sick on their trip. As for your clients who are venturing further and booking prepaid vacation arrangements this Thanksgiving, they could very much benefit from purchasing travel insurance with Trip Cancellation coverage in case a traveling companion gets too sick to go.

Consider mentioning these helpful ways in which travel insurance can help a variety of Thanksgiving trips—even those that are relatively shorter and less expensive—and prepare your clients to bear the crowds with added peace of mind this fall. Many thanks from CSA Travel Protection for your continued partnership and support!

Travel insurance plans are administered by Customized Services Administrators, Inc., CA Lic. No. 821931, located in San Diego, CA and doing business as Generali Global Assistance and Insurance Services. Plans are available to residents of the U.S. but may not be available in all jurisdictions. Benefits and services are described on a general basis; certain conditions and exclusions apply. Travel Retailers may not be licensed to sell insurance, in all states, and are not authorized to answer technical questions about the benefits, exclusions, and conditions of this insurance and cannot evaluate the adequacy of your existing insurance. This plan provides insurance coverage for your trip that applies only during the covered trip. You may have coverage from other sources that provides you with similar benefits but may be subject to different restrictions depending upon your other coverages. You may wish to compare the terms of this policy with your existing life, health, home and automobile policies. The purchase of this plan is not required in order to purchase any other travel product or service offered to you by your travel retailers. If you have any questions about your current coverage, call your insurer, insurance agent or broker. This notice provides general information on Generali Global Assistance’s products and services only. The information contained herein is not part of an insurance policy and may not be used to modify any insurance policy that might be issued. In the event the actual policy forms are inconsistent with any information provided herein, the language of the policy forms shall govern.

Travel insurance plans are underwritten by: Generali U.S. Branch, New York, NY; NAIC # 11231. Generali US Branch operates under the following names: Generali Assicurazioni Generali S.P.A. (U.S. Branch) in California, Assicurazioni Generali – U.S. Branch in Colorado, Generali U.S. Branch DBA The General Insurance Company of Trieste & Venice in Oregon, and The General Insurance Company of Trieste and Venice – U.S. Branch in Virginia. Generali US Branch is admitted or licensed to do business in all states and the District of Columbia.

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