American’s are, literally, weathering the storm now due to winter storms. In the New Jersey/New York area, the Weather Channel predicts that both states will see at least 3 foot of snow as Winter Storm Juno travels down the Mid-Atlantic coast. For many homeowners on the east coast, this is the time when bad weather brings unwanted household issues, making it difficult to reside in your own home. Luckily, if you are a traveler, the winter weather can also be a way to recoup money spent on emergency expenses. Travel insurance policies, which you may not know, include certain coverage that can benefit a homeowner. According to Squaremouth.com, a company that compares travel insurance products, there are 55 policies available that include Trip Cancellation coverage. With that specific coverage, homes that become uninhabitable by blizzards or natural disasters, the policy owner can use it to return home after being away or also claim expenses that went unused due to their early return. “Most people think travel insurance is just for those whose flights have been cancelled. In this case, it can also help travelers who are trying to get back home,” explains Megan Singh, Squaremouth’s Director of Marketing. If your home encountered freezing pipes or collapsed roofs due to snow, then you can use your policy to help you travel to a hotel or return home from being away. Although, you pay a monthly premium on your insurance policy, at least you can save money when Winter Storm Juno touches down.
