I prefer travel insurance that provides primary coverage for medical/travel issues (including evacuation). Very few credit cards offer primary coverage--except for car rental coverage.
I shop around at
http://www.insuremytrip.com
Originally Posted by
escapefromphl
Make sure it covers pre-existing conditions.
This. Most policies only provide a pre-existing condition waiver within 14-21 days of first purchasing anything related to your trip.