InsureMyTrip News

WARWICK RI, April 10, 2006 – InsureMyTrip.com, the leading on-line travel insurance aggregator worldwide, has expanded operations into Canada, providing a valuable new resource for the Canadian travel consumer. InsureMyTrip.ca. allows consumers to analyze, rate, compare and purchase travel insurance from Canada’s top travel insurers, all on one site.

“This is a natural progression for us,” stated Jim Grace, President and CEO of InsureMyTrip. “In many ways, the Canadian travel insurance industry is more mature than the U.S. However, there is still a fundamental need in the marketplace to compile the multitude of available insurance plans and facilitate the comparison process; this is the service we provide, this is where we excel.”

“InsureMyTrip.ca’s unique structure provides our customers the resources and information they need to make important coverage decisions efficiently and effectively. Our customers save time and energy by comparing insurance providers and plans in a single search; and earn instant peace of mind by purchasing priceless protection from a trusted source. This is our glue and what truly sets us apart from our competition” explained Grace.

InsureMyTrip.ca launched with two leading insurers, Travel Underwriters and Travel Guard Canada, and has plans to expand its product offerings and add more companies in the future. “As we have done in the US, we will focus on aligning with the leading travel insurers to provide the best choices possible for the traveling consumer,” explained Grace. The company also plans to add bilingual staff and offer its site in French to enhance and expand service into Quebec soon.
InsureMyTrip.ca allows consumers to review, rate, compare, analyze and purchase travel insurance from all the leading U.S. travel insurance companies in a completely secure environment.

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Warwick, RI, March 23, 2006—We’ve all been there.  You’ve just landed in Puerto Rico for a week on the beach and you’re luggage took a detour to Detroit. This type of event happens every day to thousands of people; and according to SITA, the global IT provider for airline baggage handling, the situation is  getting worse. In fact, current data estimate that 30 million bags are mishandled each year, the result of airport congestion, reduced flight availability, and mounting baggage volumes. So what can travelers do to protect against this risk?

“Become an educated consumer and equip yourself with a travel insurance policy that covers incidents of lost, delayed or damaged luggage,” says Peter Evans, Executive Vice President of InsureMyTrip.com.  “Right now at InsureMyTrip.com, we are seeing a direct correlation between the spiking volume of inquiries coming into our Customer Service Center and recent news reports of  excessive airline baggage loss. These customers all want to know if this type of coverage exists, what provisions are featured, and how it can help them.”

In fact, most travel insurance Package Policies feature reimbursement programs for:

• lost or stolen baggage
• repair of damaged items
• purchases of essential items in the event of a baggage delay
• additional accommodations and travel expenses in the event of lengthy delays

“Travel insurance can’t guarantee that your baggage will not be lost, but it can protect you against some of the resulting inconveniences and financial losses,” explains Evans. Consumers should also know that each plan has specific limitations of coverage and that all require documentation for proof of loss including such items as receipts and airline claim reports.

InsureMyTrip.com allows consumers to review, rate, compare, analyze and purchase travel insurance from all the leading U.S. travel insurance companies in a completely secure environment. To learn more about the protection plans that best suit your travel needs, visit InsureMyTrip.com on-line or call (800) 487-4722 to speak with one of our expert travel insurance professionals. Customer service representatives are available seven days a week, M-F 9 A.M.-9 P.M. & Sat.-Sun. 9 A.M.-5 P.M. ET.

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About InsureMyTrip.com
Established in 2000, InsureMyTrip.com is the leading, consumer-oriented on-line travel insurance aggregator worldwide.  Featuring insurance comparisons from the top 16 industry providers, InsureMyTrip.com is a unique, one-stop resource designed to meet consumers’ comprehensive travel insurance needs all in a secure environment. InsureMyTrip.com also specializes in providing integrated technology solutions for the travel insurance industry, with over 2,000 private-labeled and co-branded travel-related websites around the globe. InsureMyTrip.com is headquartered in Warwick, RI with additional offices and data centers in Connecticut and Oregon.

Warwick, RI, February 22, 2006–Premier online travel insurance aggregator InsureMyTrip.com announced today the newest member to join its exceptional corps of  travel insurance companies and medical assistance companies: On Call International.

“We’re excited to partner with On Call,” commented Jim Grace, President and CEO of InsureMyTrip.com. “With medical evacuation coverage becoming an increasingly popular segment of travel insurance protection, On Call’s Standard, Extended Stay, and Short Term protection plans add even more depth and selection to our insurance comparison site. By featuring On Call’s medical evacuation products, we are upholding InsureMyTrip’s commitment to provide the best products, the best coverage, and the best care for our customers from the best companies.”

On Call is the leading medical assistance company in the leisure travel market, providing service to such firms as Carnival Corp (Carnival, Costa, Princess, Holland America, Cunard Cruise Lines) and tour companies such as National Leisure Group, Globus and Cosmos, and Grand Circle Tours.  In 2005 On Call provided emergency medical transportation to over 1,500 patients from all over the world.

Each of On Call’s three medical evacuation plans offers unique features including financial coverage up to $1M and a hospital-of-choice benefit.  The latter provides for transportation either to the nearest adequate facility or to a hospital of the patient’s own choosing if the traveler suffers an accident or a sudden illness and needs medical treatment. “Both of these components provide undeniable peace-of-mind value and assurance.”

“Because of our experience in providing service to North American travelers and our 27 affiliates worldwide, On Call is uniquely prepared to provide service to our travelers,” explained Michael Kelly, President and CEO of On Call.  “We look forward to our partnership with InsureMyTrip.”

To learn more about the protection plans that best suit your travel needs, visit InsureMyTrip.com online or call (800) 487-4722 to speak with one of InsureMyTrip’s expert travel insurance professionals. Customer service representatives are available seven days a week, M-F 9 A.M.-9 P.M. & Sat.-Sun. 9 A.M.-5 P.M. ET.

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About InsureMyTrip.com
Established in 2000, InsureMyTrip.com is the leading, consumer-oriented on-line travel insurance aggregator worldwide. Featuring insurance comparisons from the top industry providers, InsureMyTrip.com is a unique, one-stop resource designed to meet consumers’ comprehensive travel insurance needs all in a single, secure environment. InsureMyTrip.com also specializes in providing integrated technology solutions for the travel insurance industry, with over 2,000 private-labeled and co-branded travel-related websites around the globe. InsureMyTrip.com is headquartered in Warwick, RI with additional offices and data centers in Connecticut and Oregon

About On Call International
Established in 1997 On Call International is the largest medical and travel assistance company in North America for the leisure travel market. On Call  serves over 7M consumers through clients such as Holland America, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Trafalgar Tours, Grand Circle Travel, Overseas Adventure Travel, Apple Vacations, General Tours, National Leisure Group, and Carnival, Corp., which includes Carnival, Costa, Princess, Cunard, and Seabourn Cruise Lines. On Call International offers the highest quality customer service with a top medical team available to assist travelers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, whether they are traveling in a remote corner of the world or a just a few miles from home. On Call is on duty around the clock with the support of our 27 International Assistance Group affiliates around the world.

Online Insurance Source Offers Leisure Benefits Enhancement for Business Travel Protection

Warwick, RI, February 13, 2006—Late last year, business travelers around the country took note when the first-ever travel insurance program specifically for business travelers premiered exclusively at InsureMyTrip.com.  Today, guided by the philosophy of making a good thing even better, InsureMyTrip and CSA Travel Protection have launched a value-added follow up to the innovative and original “Business Executive” insurance program.  Representing another “first” for the travel insurance industry, the CSA “Comfort Plan” can now be used to protect your play while you work.

When we  launched the CSA “Business Executive” program, many of our clients called to also request coverage for personal trips taken in conjunction with their business trips,” explained Peter Evans, Executive Vice President of InsureMyTrip. “ Now, with the “Comfort Plan” covering the leisure portion of your trip,  you can  mix business with pleasure and have your entire trip insured.   This is perfect for folks who maybe have a conference  in Orlando and want to bring the family along for some fun at Disney World, add a few days of sightseeing to their Paris business trip, or have their spouse join them at their trade show  in Vegas “

More specifically, while the “Business Executive” features benefits for business trips and business-specific perils such as canceled trips, lost registration fees, and damaged equipment, the “Comfort Plan” covers the leisure aspects of your journey.Purchased in tandem, this unique duo is a  powerful combination of protection.  The best way to create your own peace of mind “Business Executive” and “Comfort Plan” combo, is to buy each plan individually on-line and immediately notify InsureMyTrip of the purchases on-line or by phone. InsureMyTrip representatives will then combine the policies for you into a one-two punch protection package.

The CSA “Business Executive” and “Comfort Plan” combination is available exclusively at InsureMyTrip.com.  InsureMyTrip.com allows business and leisure travel consumers to review, rate, compare, analyze and purchase travel insurance from all the leading U.S. travel insurance companies in a completely secure environment.  To learn more about these protection plans, visit InsureMyTrip.com online, or call (800) 487-4722 to speak with one of InsureMyTrip’s expert travel insurance professionals. Representatives are available to assist you seven days a week, M-F 9 A.M.-9 P.M. & Sat.-Sun. 9 A.M.-5 P.M. ET.

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About InsureMyTrip.com
InsureMyTrip.com is the leading, consumer-oriented online travel insurance aggregator worldwide.  Featuring insurance comparisons from the top industry providers, InsureMyTrip.com is a unique, one-stop resource designed to meet consumers’ comprehensive travel insurance needs all in a secure environment. InsureMyTrip.com also specializes in providing integrated technology solutions for the travel insurance industry, with over 2,000 private-labeled and co-branded travel-related websites around the globe. InsureMyTrip.com is headquartered in Warwick, RI with additional offices and data centers in Connecticut, Oregon.

Online Comparison Site InsureMyTrip.com Provides Peace of Mind Coverage for Family Vacations, School Breaks, and More

Warwick, RI, January 23, 2006—Now that you’ve booked a trip to Disney World with the kids, a fun in the sun beach break for your college student, or maybe a much anticipated honeymoon in Europe, the new year is off to a great start.  But don’t stop there.  Remember to protect your important journeys with comprehensive travel insurance.

“For many people, buying travel insurance is the most unfamiliar and maybe the least exciting element of planning your travels,” observes Peter Evans, Executive Vice President of InsureMytrip.com, “but without a doubt, it is also the single most important consideration you can make to protect your vacation investment and your personal well-being.”

Travel insurance provides coverage for a wide-range of travel risks including trip cancellation (if you have to cancel), trip interruption (your travels are brought to an unexpected and premature end), medical coverage (you need international coverage or to augment your current health benefits), and medical evacuation protection (air ambulance service).  While the average price of a policy is between 5 and 7 percent of the total trip cost, the return on consumer investment can be huge.

“A great example of this,” says Evans, “is the true story of one InsureMyTrip customer who went to visit her daughter in Spain, and at the same time, her son embarked on a bicycle trek through Italy. Knowing that her primary health benefits at home did not extend overseas, as a precaution she  purchased travel insurance protection for both of them.  Shortly into his journey, her son was critically injured in a car accident.  Our customer immediately ended her visit in Spain and flew to Italy to be with him. Nearly two weeks later, her son was transported home for long-term treatment and care.  The great news is, her son experienced a full recovery; and the insurance policies she purchased (a $54 investment) covered the family’s related transportation costs, accommodations and meals (an estimated $80,000), and saved them from devastating financial impacts.   It was a happy ending for all.”

Though we hope never to use or need it, travel insurance can provide a tremendous amount of security and peace of mind for a small fraction of the cost of a trip. InsureMyTrip.com allows consumers to review, rate, compare, analyze and purchase travel insurance from all the leading U.S. travel insurance companies in a completely secure environment. To learn more about the protection plans that best suit your travel needs, visit InsureMyTrip.com online or call (800) 487-4722 to speak with one of our expert travel insurance professionals. Customer service representatives are available seven days a week, M-F 9 A.M.-9 P.M. & Sat.-Sun. 9 A.M.-5 P.M. ET.

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About InsureMyTrip.com
Established in 2000, InsureMyTrip.com is the leading, consumer-oriented online travel insurance aggregator worldwide.  Featuring insurance comparisons from the top 16 industry providers, InsureMyTrip.com is a unique, one-stop resource designed to meet consumers’ comprehensive travel insurance needs all in a secure environment. InsureMyTrip.com also specializes in providing integrated technology solutions for the travel insurance industry, with over 2,000 private-labeled and co-branded travel related websites around the globe. InsureMyTrip.com is headquartered in Warwick, RI with additional offices and data centers in Connecticut and Oregon.

WARWICK, RI, January 18, 2005—InsureMyTrip.com, the leading, consumer-oriented online travel insurance aggregator worldwide, is pleased to welcome David Homa as the firm’s new Vice President of Operations.

“We’re delighted to have David on board,” commented Jim Grace, CEO and President of InsureMyTrip.com.  “This company is a multi-faceted Internet operation with a singular focus to serve our customers as efficiently and effectively as possible.  David’s professional versatility as both engineer and business executive is exactly what we need to keep us on track.”

Armed with degrees in Electrical Engineering from Tufts University and an MBA from Northeastern University, Homa has worked extensively with engineering, manufacturing, and software companies for more than 15 years. His accomplished career demonstrates a range of abilities and responsibilities, including product planning, customer service, and business management and strategy for companies ranging in size from 8 to 20,000+ employees.

“I am very excited to join the InsureMyTrip team,” said Homa, “and I believe my collective professional experiences have well prepared me to oversee the company’s innovative and expanding business operations.  As the company grows, there is a need to address the complexity inherent in expanding operations while preserving the agility and high levels of customer service we currently enjoy.  By participating in long-term company planning and overseeing daily operations, I’ll be ensuring that we scale our operations to sustain our strong growth trajectory.”

Mr. Homa, his wife Elizabeth and daughters Julia and Claire, have been residents of Wellesley since 2001.

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About InsureMyTrip.com
Established in 2000, InsureMyTrip.com is the leading, consumer-oriented online travel insurance aggregator worldwide.  Featuring insurance comparisons from the top 16 industry providers, InsureMyTrip.com is a unique, one-stop resource designed to meet consumers’ comprehensive travel insurance needs all in a secure environment. InsureMyTrip.com also specializes in providing integrated technology solutions for the travel insurance industry, with over 2,000 private-labeled and co-branded travel related websites around the globe. InsureMyTrip.com is headquartered in Warwick, RI with additional offices and data centers in Connecticut and Oregon.