Squaremouth is a travel insurance comparison site in the United States. It’s a name that very few Canadians have heard of.
Based in Saint Petersburg, Florida, Squaremouth is rated on the Better Business Bureau website here.
Like rates.ca, Squaremouth does not offer travel insurance directly. It is a travel insurance search engine that will let you get quotes from 32 different providers and compare policies in detail.
Advantages
- A wide range of insurers
- Filters that make quotes highly customizable. For example, you can search for a policy that provides over $1,000,000 or more coverage, covers pre-existing conditions, and allows you to cancel for any reason.
- You can easily compare your policy options side-by-side by clicking on the compare box.
- They have a Zero Complaint Guarantee. Squaremouth says they will remove a provider from their website and no longer sell their policies if a customer has a problem that can’t be resolved to Squaremouth’s satisfaction.
Disadvantages
- The name. Some people love it, and some don’t. They named Squaremouth after the shape of their CEO’s son’s mouth when he cried.
- There are so many options that it may be difficult to find the right policy for some people.
- Most Canadians aren’t familiar with the brand.
How to more information from Squaremouth
Go to Squaremouth to learn more.
Then select the date you are leaving home, the date you are returning home, your main destination, and click continue. You’ll need to type in a few additional trip details to get your quote options. It’s as simple as that!
Narrow your results
Because Squaremouth compares dozens of different insurers, you may get several results. If you want, you can use Squaremouth’s filters to narrow your choices.
On the left of the results, select the Filters that are the most important for you.
You’ll now have a list of plans with the right coverage.
You can sort them by price, company, or coverage using the drop-down box to the top right of the results.
Compare plans side-by-side
One of Squaremouth’s best features is the ability to compare choices side-by-side.
Check the Compare button for any plans you want to compare.
Once you have selected all the plans you want to compare, click Compare Now.
Now, you’ll see a side-by-side comparison of different plans.
You can upgrade most plans. When comparing plans, click the +More button and select Optional Upgrades Available.
A screen will pop up that will let you make changes to your quote, such as increasing emergency medical coverage or changing your deductible. Your quote amount will change automatically, depending on the upgrades you select.
What You Need to Know
When you buy from Squaremouth, you’re buying insurance directly from the travel insurer, not Squaremouth. If you have a claim you’ll need to deal with the travel insurance company directly.
Cancellation fees on Squaremouth depend on the insurance policy you get through them. Many insurers offer a free look period of 10 days, but some only provide refunds up until the day the policy is effective.
Policies and coverage can change at any time without warning. This article is only intended as general advice. Please check your policy carefully.Make sure you read over the insurance policy details. You can see policy details by clicking the Full Policy Detail button and selecting View Certificate.