One of Russia’s most active volcanoes erupted on the far eastern Kamchatka peninsula on 04/11/2023 shooting a vast cloud of ash far into the sky that smothered villages in drifts of grey volcanic dust and triggered an aviation warning.
Policy must have been purchased on or before 03/26/2023 for Insolvency to be applicable or on or before 04/10/2023 for Trip Cancellation due to weather and other covered events.
Unionized Swissport ground staff announce a series of 24-hour strikes at 17 airports, Feb. 27-Apr. 13. The industrial action will take place every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday during this period. Union representatives are demanding improved pay and working conditions.
Policy must have been purchased on or before 03/08/2023 for Insolvency to be applicable or on or before 03/23/2023 for Trip Cancellation for other Covered reasons related to strikes.
Tropical Cycline Ilsa hit northwestern Australia on 04/08/2023 with the country’s strongest sustained winds ever recorded.
Policy must have been purchased on or before 03/23/2023 for Insolvency to be applicable or on or before 04/07/2023 for Trip Cancellation coverage to be applicable due to weather and other foreseeable events.
The three horrific attacks on 04/17/2023, in which three were killed and at least eight others wounded, affected citizens of Israel, Italy, and the United Kingdom.
Policy must have been purchased on or before 03/22/2023 for Insolvency to be applicable or on or before 04/06/2023 for Other Covered Reasons related to events such as terrorism.
Tropical Storm Newton formed on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. According to the National Hurricane Center, Newton is located about 280 miles west-southwest of Manzanillo, Mexico and is moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph with this general motion to continue for the next couple of days. Currently, maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph with higher gusts and Newton is forecast to maintain its strength for a day followed by a gradual weakening through the weekend. At this time, there are no coastal watches or warnings in effect for Newton.
For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after September 21, 2022.
Gaston formed on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 in the Atlantic Ocean. According to the National Hurricane Center, Gaston is located about 285 miles northwest of Faial Island in the Central Azores and is moving toward the east-northeast near 21 mph with a turn to the east expected tonight and a slower southeastward or southward motion forecast by early Saturday. Currently, maximum sustained winds remain near 65 mph with higher gusts and gradual weakening expected over the next few days and on the forecast track, the center of Gaston will move near or over portions of the Azores tonight through Saturday. At this time, there is a tropical storm warning in effect for Flores and Corvo in the western Azores, in addition to, Faial, Pico, Sao Jorge, Graciosa and Terceira in the central Azores.
For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after September 20, 2022.
Tropical Storm Madeline formed on Saturday, September 17, 2022 in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. According to the National Hurricane Center, Madeline is moving toward the northwest near 9 mph with a gradual turn toward the west-northwest and then west expected over the next 24-36 hours. On the forecast track, the center of Madeline will gradually move away from the coast of Mexico and pass to the south of the Baja California peninsula by tonight. Currently, maximum sustained winds have increased to near 60 mph with higher gusts and little change in strength is expected today, followed by weakening expected to begin tonight. Madeline is forecast to become a remnant low on Tuesday. At this time, there are no coastal watches or warnings in effect for Madeline. However, outer bands from Madeline are forecast to produce additional rainfall of 1 to 3 inches along the Jalisco coast into this afternoon and 1 to 2 inches this evening over the southern tip of Baja California and in addition to that, swells generated by Madeline will affect the southwestern coast of Mexico for the next couple of days, and will spread northward to the southern Baja California peninsula coast and the coast of west-central Mexico later today.
For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after September 17, 2022.
Tropical Storm Kay formed Sunday, September 4, 2022 in the Pacific ocean.
For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after September 4, 2022.
Tropical Storm Earl formed Friday afternoon, September 2, 2022 in the Atlantic ocean.
For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after September 2, 2022.
Tropical Storm Ivette formed on Monday, August 15, 2022 in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. According to the National Hurricane Center, satellite wind data indicate the depression has become a Tropical Storm Ivette and is expected to weaken soon. The storm was located 445 miles southwest of the southern tip of Baja California moving west at 2 mph. Recent satellite wind data indicate that the maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. The center also says that despite the recent increase in intensity, gradual weakening is expected. The depression is forecast to weaken to a tropical depression tonight and degenerate into a remnant low on Tuesday.
For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after August 15, 2022.
