Posted on: August 11th, 2026 by Global Underwriters
A project manager travels to Mexico for a customer meeting. It’s a routine trip, a couple of days on the ground, a few key meetings, then home. On the second day, her car is involved in a serious traffic accident. She’s rushed to a local hospital and requires surgery. Back at the office, her manager…
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Posted on: August 11th, 2026 by Global Underwriters
When people think about travel protection, they often think about canceled flights, delayed baggage, or reimbursing the cost of a trip. But for employers and international travelers alike, the biggest risk usually isn’t the trip itself. It’s what happens when a medical emergency occurs far from home. The Coverage Gap Many travelers assume they’re protected…
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Posted on: July 22nd, 2026 by Global Underwriters
The bus never made it to the maquiladora. On a stretch of road outside a small Mexican town, a company bus carrying young workers to their shift at an American-owned garment plant overturned and caught fire in a drainage ditch. Twenty-six people were killed or injured. The workers were Mexican citizens. The accident happened entirely…
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Posted on: July 9th, 2026 by Global Underwriters
As business travel continues to expand across the globe, many employers assume their workers’ compensation policy automatically protects employees wherever work takes them. The reality is more complicated. While workers’ compensation may provide coverage for some employees traveling internationally, the extent of that protection depends on several factors, including the policy, the employee’s work assignment,…
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Posted on: July 9th, 2026 by Global Underwriters
Planning an international trip is exciting. Whether you’re traveling for business, studying abroad, taking a dream vacation, or visiting family, most travelers spend months planning flights, hotels, and itineraries. But one of the most important parts of travel planning often gets overlooked: preparing for the unexpected. A few simple steps before you leave can make…
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