So nice to have a policy of follow-up to a client and wish them bon voyage. Thank you. Unfortunately, we had to cancel our plans. Your accounting department pleasantly refunded our premium weeks ago. I can assure you, we and our friends will be recommending you to others and will come back to you for our insurance needs.

—Joe


Archive for 2009

INSUREMYTRIP.COM: THE DOS AND DON’TS OF BUYING TRAVEL INSURANCE

Dec 2nd, 2009

WARWICK, RI, December 2, 2009—Holidays, school breaks and cabin fever make winter the busiest travel season of the year reports the American Automobile Association (AAA), but it doesn’t have to be stressful.  Travel insurance is the best defense against many of the most common risks affecting travel today and with the right insurance protection, you can enjoy carefree travel year round.

Become an educated travel insurance consumer with the following tips from InsureMyTrip.com, the leading online travel insurance comparison site:

Compare, Compare, Compare: Shop around to get the best plan for your needs at the right price. InsureMyTrip.com offers side-by-side comparisons of policies and prices to help you make smart purchasing decisions quickly and easily.

Plan Ahead: Trip Cancellation Package Policies offer the broadest protection, including coverage for trip cancellation, interruption, baggage and travel delay, as well as medical and emergency evacuation. To receive the most benefit from the travel insurance policy including financial default and terrorism protection as well as coverage for pre-existing medical conditions, the majority of the policies require that you purchase your policy within 10 to 30 days of your First Trip Payment.

Buy From a Third Party: Typically, if you purchase travel insurance directly through a travel supplier such as an airline, cruise line, or tour operator, you cannot protect yourself if that travel supplier goes bankrupt or becomes financially insolvent, so it is always best to purchase your travel insurance protection from a third-party source.

Understand the Details: Travel insurance coverage and premiums vary from policy to policy so it’s important to know exactly how your plan works and the protection it provides. Work with one of our unbiased insurance specialists to help select the right policy for you and review the coverage details together.

Keep Your Receipts: In the event you ever have to file a claim, keep your receipts for everything from pre-paid non-refundable trip costs insured under your policy to doctor’s notes, as well as any receipts incurred from a travel delay such as meals, hotel accommodations, and transportation to/from the airport.

Don’t Forget to Call: Whether you simply need one question answered or would like step-by-step assistance selecting the best travel insurance policy for your needs, InsureMyTrip.com’s expert Customer Care team can help. Visit www.insuremytrip.com or call (800) 487-4722 to speak with a licensed travel insurance representative, Monday through Friday 7 AM to Midnight, Saturday 9 AM to 6 PM and Sunday 11 AM to 6 PM 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 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.

INSUREMYTRIP.COM’S TOP TRAVEL INSURANCE TIPS FOR HOLIDAY TRAVELERS

Nov 10th, 2009

WARWICK, RI, November 10, 2009—If you’re looking forward to the holidays but not to traveling during the peak storm, flu, and travel season, treat yourself to an early gift and buy travel insurance for peace of mind protection. Travel insurance provides significant coverage for some of the most common travel risks including severe weather, delays and missed connections, sudden illness, and lost baggage.

Purchasing travel insurance protection is important. Selecting the best policy to meet your needs and concerns is critical. Whether you’re a first-time travel insurance consumer or a veteran customer, InsureMyTrip.com, the premier travel insurance comparison site, offers the following guidelines to help you through the buying process.

  1. Know what you most want to protect: From your travel investment to your personal health, travel insurance can provide the coverage you need when you need it most.
  2. Know what you have: Travel insurance protects many things that are not covered by credit cards, homeowner policies, and healthcare plans. Know what you have then research and compare the coverages available with travel insurance at InsureMyTrip.com.
  3. Buy sooner than later: Trip Cancellation Package Policies offer the broadest protection, including coverage for trip cancellation, interruption, baggage and travel delay, as well as medical and emergency evacuation. To receive the most benefit from the travel insurance policy including financial default protection and coverage for pre-existing medical conditions, the majority of the policies require that you purchase your policy within 10 to 30 days of your First Trip Payment.
  4. Protect your baggage: Current data estimates that 30 million bags are mishandled each year as a result of airport congestion, reduced flight availability, and mounting baggage volumes. Remember to protect your bags during the busy travel season.
  5. Take control of your travel: Travel insurance affords many options to help you manage your travels. “Cancel For Any Reason” is one such optional benefit that empowers travelers to cancel trips for any reason of their choosing including schedule conflicts,  bad weather, even fear of contracting the H1N1 influenza virus, up to two days prior to departure. This coverage varies by company and must be purchased within 15 days of your First Trip Payment.

Wherever and whenever you are traveling, travel insurance is a prudent investment and your best defense against many of the most common travel risks. To learn more about the protection plans that best suit your travel needs, visit www.insuremytrip.com or call (800) 487-4722 to speak with a licensed travel insurance representative. InsureMyTrip.com’s Customer Care team provides expert guidance and assistance 365 days a year, Monday through Friday 7AM to Midnight, Saturday 9AM to 6PM and Sunday 11AM to 6PM 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 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.

TRAVEL INSURANCE IS BEST PROTECTION AGAINST QUARANTINE SAYS INSUREMYTRIP.COM

Oct 26th, 2009

WARWICK, RI, October 26, 2009—Recent alerts from the Department of State suggest that one of the greatest risks to travelers today may be who you sit next to on the plane. An unhealthy or coughing seatmate could spell delay for you in places like China and Cuba where U.S. travel alerts warn of government-implemented quarantining of arriving passengers who exhibit fever or flu-like symptoms. While enforced quarantine may be unavoidable, losing your travel investment isn’t.

“Quarantined travelers stand to lose a lot unless they’re properly insured,” explains Jim Grace, President and CEO of InsureMyTrip.com. “The time you spend in quarantine means time lost enjoying your trip, unused hotel reservations, missed pre-paid planned activities, and possibly a future one-way ticket home. Travel insurance protects your financial investment so you don’t pay for an itinerary you can’t follow as planned.”

“Quarantine coverage is provided by most insurance companies,” continues Grace, “but it’s important to know the details of your policy as they vary by company and plan. Some companies provide quarantine benefits only if you are sick while others provide benefits if you are not sick but singled out because you were traveling with or near to someone who is ill.”

Trip Cancellation Package Policies offer the broadest protection, including coverage for trip cancellation, interruption, baggage and travel delay, as well as medical and emergency evacuation. In a situation of quarantine, the first coverage activated in these policies is usually travel delay, which provides reimbursement for overnight hotel stays and meals during the quarantine. In the event you are sick however, other components of coverage in the policy are triggered including medical and trip interruption.

“Over the past few months, InsureMyTrip’s Customer Care Center has been inundated with a host of consumer questions about travel insurance coverage for H1N1 influenza including options to cancel trips to areas impacted by the virus before departure,” says Grace. Cancel For Any Reason is the only coverage that enables the traveler to cancel their trip for fear of contracting Swine Flu. This coverage is included in some Package Policies and offered as an optional add-on with others.

Travel insurance can’t prevent things from going wrong, but it can help ease your travel woes and get your journey back on track.Whether you simply need one question answered or would like step-by-step assistance selecting the best travel insurance policy for your needs, InsureMyTrip.com’s expert Customer Care team can help. Visit www.insuremytrip.com or call (800) 487-4722 to speak with a licensed travel insurance representative, Monday through Friday 7 AM to Midnight, Saturday 9 AM to 6 PM and Sunday 11 AM to 6 PM 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 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.

TRAVEL INSURANCE IS PREREQUISITE FOR STUDENTS TRAVELING ABROAD SAYS INSUREMYTRIP.COM

Sep 15th, 2009

WARWICK, RI, September 15, 2009—As growing numbers of students plan to spend academic semesters abroad, more and more parents are taking precautions to protect them while they’re away from home. With the H1N1 Swine Flu pandemic dominating headlines, student health and well being are priority one.

“Travel insurance is a ‘must have’ for students spending time abroad because it provides coverage where many traditional healthcare plans leave off,” explains Jim Grace, President and CEO of InsureMyTrip.com. “Many national healthcare plans provide only partial coverage for their members when they travel outside the U.S., and some don’t provide any coverage at all. Parents and students should check with their healthcare provider before venturing outside the U.S. to learn exactly how their policy will respond in the event of a medical emergency.” If additional coverage is needed, InsureMyTrip.com recommends travel medical, medical evacuation and/or cancel for any reason protection:

Travel Medical: Providing emergency medical coverage in the event of injury or illness, travel medical insurance policies are the most popular plans purchased for students going abroad. These plans also provide emergency medical evacuation coverage for transport to a proper care facility and can be purchased for travel up to a year in length.

Medical Evacuation: This coverage can be purchased as a stand alone policy or it may be included in comprehensive travel policies. It provides evacuation to the nearest appropriate care facility or, in some cases, to your hospital of choice depending on the company and plan.

Cancel For Any Reason: A prudent selection for those seeking to protect their trip investment, this coverage provides protection if you elect to cancel your study abroad trip before embarking. Some plans include this coverage and others offer it as an optional add-on. Canceling a trip due to fear of contracting Swine Flu, would ONLY be covered if you have Cancel for Any Reason coverage (CFAR). CFAR will allow you to:

  • Cancel up until 2 days prior to departure.
  • You may receive between 50%-100% reimbursed trip cost (varies by company).
  • Policy must be purchased within 10-21 days (varies by company) of your first trip payment or deposit to qualify for this coverage.

“For a small fraction of the trip cost, travel insurance provides real protection to students overseas and priceless peace of mind to their parents at home,” says Grace. Whether you simply need one questioned answered or would like step-by-step assistance selecting the best travel insurance policy for your needs, InsureMyTrip.com’s expert Customer Care team can help. Visit www.insuremytrip.com or call (800) 487-4722 to speak with one of 15 licensed travel insurance representatives, Monday through Friday 7 AM to Midnight, Saturday 9 AM to 6 PM and Sunday 11 AM to 6 PM 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 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.

TOP TEN NEED-TO-KNOW TRAVEL INSURANCE TERMS FROM INSUREMYTRIP.COM

Aug 19th, 2009

WARWICK, RI, August 19, 2009—For many people, insurance can seem like a foreign language that only those fluent in ‘insurance speak’ can understand. To master the art of insurance appreciation however, you don’t need instruction from RosettaStone or Berlitz, just a little help from InsureMyTrip.com.

“Travel insurance like all insurance is complex,” explains Jim Grace President and CEO of InsureMyTrip.com, “but a fundamental understanding of industry terms and phrases that commonly cause confusion, can clear up some of the mystery.  At InsureMyTrip.com, one of our key goals is to help travelers understand travel insurance, and that means starting with the basics.” These are the top ten travel insurance terms that every consumer should know as they prepare to purchase trip protection for their upcoming travels:

  1. A.M. Best Ratings— Industry watchdog A.M. Best rates and assesses insurance companies’ financial strength and ability to meet their obligations to policyholders. InsureMyTrip.com features a user-friendly monitoring tool for consumers to check the A.M. Best Ratings of all the leading U.S. travel insurance companies before you purchase coverage.
  2. Unforeseen– means not anticipated or expected and occurring after the effective date of the policy.
  3. Primary—This section of the policy will pay FIRST, before any other collectible insurance.
  4. Secondary—This section of the policy will pay you after any other Primary collectible insurance has paid the claim and the Primary policies’ limits have been exhausted.
  5. First Trip Payment Date–This is the date that money first exchanged hands for the trip you want to insure. This is the date the check is written, not the date it is cashed.
  6. Pre-existing Medical Condition Waiver—Many policies have a pre-existing medical exclusion, meaning that coverage is not available for pre-existing medical conditions. A Pre-existing Medical Condition Waiver essentially deletes that exclusion and extends your policy to cover pre-existing condition-related risks. To be eligible for a Pre-Existing Medical Condition Waiver, the majority of travel insurance policies require that you purchase your policy within 10 to 21 days of your first trip payment date and insure for the full amount of your non-refundable travel arrangements.
  7. Look Back Period– This is the number of days that the insurance company will ‘look back’ from the date the insurance was purchased to see if your claim is related to a pre-existing medical condition. The Look Back Period varies by company and plan and does not apply if you qualified for the Pre-existing Medical Condition Waiver offered by many plans.
  8. Cancel For Any Reason–This is an optional benefit that empowers travelers to cancel trips for any reason including sudden unemployment, schedule conflicts, even bad weather, up to two days prior to departure. Cancel For Any Reason policies vary by company and must be purchased within 10-21 days of your first trip payment date.
  9. Financial Default– This is a benefit that is part of Trip Cancellation/Interruption coverage. This protection applies if the airline, cruise line, or tour operator goes out of business and you are unable to travel as a result or suffer financial loss. Since this coverage is time sensitive, you must purchase a policy within 10 – 21 days (varies by company) of your first trip payment date. All of the plans that contain this benefit have a 7-30 day waiting period from the time of purchase before becoming effective. Typically, if you purchase travel insurance directly through a travel supplier such as an airline, cruise line, or tour operator, you cannot protect yourself should that travel supplier go bankrupt or become financially insolvent, so it is always best to purchase your travel insurance protection from a third-party source.
  10. Travel agent vs. Tour Operator–A Travel Agent is someone who books flights, cruises and tours. A Tour Operator is a company which specializes in the organizing and operation of pre-planned vacations which are usually sold to the public through travel agents.

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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 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.

NEW DATA FROM PREMIER TRAVEL INSURANCE COMPARISON SITE INSUREMYTRIP.COM SHOWS CONSERVATIVE TRAVEL IS THE NEW NORMAL

Jun 30th, 2009

WARWICK, RI, June 30, 2009—Travel consumers have become conservative consumers reports InsureMyTrip.com, the leading online travel insurance comparison site. Citing data from a Q1 ’08 vs. Q1 ’09 sales analysis, the travel insurance aggregator notes several new statistics that indicate travelers are taking a more measured, thoughtful approach to travel planning.

The data clearly points to:

  • Shorter vacations: While all travel is down in 2009, extended holidays of two to four weeks saw the largest decline at nearly 15%.
  • Cost-conscious travel: The number of trips costing more than $2,000 fell by 25%. Overall, average trip costs decreased 12%.
  • Compressed planning: Travel insurance consumers are purchasing coverage closer to their departure date. On average, insurance is now purchased 62 days before departure, a decrease of 11%.
  • Longer stays, more protection:  In a separate InsureMyTrip survey, customers noted insuring 68% of trips lasting eight days or more, whereas 30% of week-long trips and just 18% of weekend trips were protected.

“Given the tough economic climate, it stands to reason that travelers are taking more precautionary measures,” notes Jim Grace, President and CEO of InsureMyTrip.com. “Money is tight for a lot of people right now and job security is a concern for some. Taking less costly, shorter vacations, holding out for super-saver deals, and making sure that any travels are protected with travel insurance, are practical strategies for dealing with the new ‘normal’ of travel today.  We are encouraged to see that people are in fact getting back to traveling and that travel insurance is now a ‘must have’.”

One of the best and easiest ways to ‘save’ money on travel is to protect your trips with travel insurance. “Start by shopping around,” advises Grace. Everyone’s travel needs are different, but InsureMyTrip.com offers all the leading U.S. travel insurance companies on one site so you can do side-by-side comparisons of policies and prices quickly and easily. “Travel insurance is your best defense against many of the most common risks affecting travel today,” adds Grace, “and the wide variety of available plan choices enables you to select the plan that best fits your budget and travel needs.”

InsureMyTrip.com also offers personal customer assistance seven days a week, 365 days a year. To learn more about invaluable peace of mind protection plans, call (800) 487-4722 to speak with a licensed insurance Customer Care representative or visit www.insuremytrip.com today. The Customer Care team is available by phone and online Monday through Friday 7 AM to Midnight, Saturday 9 AM to 6 PM and Sunday 11 AM to 6 PM 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 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.

INSUREMYTRIP.COM RECEIVES 2009 BEST PLACES TO WORK IN RHODE ISLAND AWARD

Jun 23rd, 2009

WARWICK, RI, June 23, 2009—Warwick-based InsureMyTrip.com was recently named one of the Best Places to Work in Rhode Island for 2009 by The Providence Business News and Best Companies Group, an independent company managing Best Places to Work programs on state, regional and national stages around the country.

This statewide survey and prestigious awards program was designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best places of employment in Rhode Island, benefiting the state’s economy, its workforce and businesses.

Companies from across the state entered the two-part process to determine the 28 Best Companies to Work for in Rhode Island. “While many awards programs honor companies for their work, Best Places to Work recognizes those companies that dedicate time, effort and money to creating a work environment that supports and appreciates their talented teams and most valued resource,” remarked Jim Grace, President and CEO of InsureMyTrip.  “This is really a very special and exciting award to receive.”

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 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.

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DON’T LET HURRICANE SEASON 2009 BLOW YOUR VACATION PLANS AWAY

Jun 16th, 2009

Protect Your Trips with Travel Insurance From InsureMyTrip.com

WARWICK, RI, June 16, 2009–Experts at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center anticipate a near average 2009 Hurricane Season with a 70 percent chance of nine to fourteen named storms and up to three major hurricanes, Category 3 or higher. This forecast can’t say however, where or when these storms will form, which land areas will be impacted or at what intensity. That’s why, as always, the best way to prepare for the June through November hurricane season is to plan ahead.

“Now is the time to get a hurricane plan,” advises Dennis Feltgen, spokesperson for NOAA’s National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida. “The only number that matters is the number one….the one storm that could hit you this season. You need to prepare now and not when the storm is bearing down on you.”

“For travelers, that plan should include travel insurance protection for all your upcoming summer vacations, family cruises, and fall travels,” adds Jim Grace, President and CEO of InsureMyTrip.com, the premier online travel insurance comparison site. “Travel insurance is a prudent investment that provides peace-of-mind protection against severe weather. The key is to plan ahead and purchase travel insurance before a tropical storm or hurricane is identified as possibly affecting your itinerary.”

“Equally as important, travelers should know that coverage for weather-related trip cancellations and interruptions differ significantly by company and plan,” continues Grace. The coverage spectrum includes:

  • Weather Cancellation: when common carriers such as airlines and cruise lines stop travel to a particular destination due to weather.
  • Cancellation due to Hurricane Warning: cancellation of your trip if your destination is under a NOAA-issued hurricane warning.
  • Destination made Uninhabitable: if your hotel, resort, or vacation rental is devastated by a storm.
  • Primary Residence made Uninhabitable: your own home sustains destructive storm damage.
  • Cancel for Any Reason: an optional benefit that allows you to choose whether or not to cancel.

To learn more about the protection plans that best suit your travel needs, visit www.insuremytrip.com online or call 800-487-4722 to speak with a licensed travel insurance professional. Whether you need one question answered or want step-by-step help in selecting a travel insurance policy, InsureMyTrip’s expert Customer Care representatives are waiting for your call.

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About InsureMyTrip.com
Established in 2000, 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 2000 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.

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION DECLARES A(H1N1) PANDEMIC

Jun 12th, 2009

Travelers Turn to InsureMyTrip.com for Coverage Protection and Information

WARWICK, RI, June 12, 2009— Stating ‘the scientific criteria for an influenza pandemic have been met,’ the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the A(H1N1) virus, commonly referred to as Swine Flu, has reached pandemic stage.

“Particularly in times of a worldwide pandemic, there are great benefits to investing in travel insurance,” says Jim Grace, President and CEO of InsureMyTrip.com. “Coverage varies by company and plan so it is important to fully understand your options in order to choose the best possible protection for your travel investments. At InsureMyTrip.com, we are closely monitoring this situation with our companies to provide travelers the most up-to-date and accurate information.”

Travelers with impending trips or planning future travels should contact InsureMyTrip.com:

  • If you’re considering a travel insurance purchase and unsure of which plan will best meet your needs; call our Customer Care team for assistance at 800-487-4722.
  • If you already purchased insurance and want to confirm your coverage. Read your plan documents carefully, and if you still have questions call our Customer Care team.
  • If you need to make a claim and are not sure what to do. Claims, including those related to the Swine Flu outbreak, will be directed to your insurance company’s claims number.

All travelers have access to InsureMyTrip.com’s H1N1 Swine Flu Coverage Tool, which identifies coverage by insurance provider. The Coverage Tool is part of InsureMyTrip’s unprecedented effort to keep travelers informed with up to the minute information as these events happen.

It pays to purchase travel insurance from the experts at InsureMyTrip.com.  Featuring more than 100 plans from all the leading U.S. travel insurance companies, InsureMyTrip.com is the industry’s leading travel insurance authority. For up-to-the-minute information on travel insurance and the H1N1 virus, use the Coverage Tool, monitor our blog, or speak with one of our licensed, expert Customer Care representatives at 800-487-4722.  Customer Care representatives are available by phone, email, or live-chat seven days a week, Monday through Friday 7 AM to Midnight, Saturday 9 AM to 6 PM and Sunday 11 AM to 6 PM 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 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.

TRAVEL INSURANCE PIONEER INSUREMYTRIP.COM BREAKS NEW GROUND

Jun 3rd, 2009

Premier Comparison Site’s Advanced New Website Makes Buying Travel Protection Even Easier for Travelers

WARWICK, RI, June 3, 2009— InsureMyTrip.com, the consumers-choice website for travel insurance since 2000, has unveiled a major site redesign that makes it easier than ever for customers to get quotes, compare insurance plans, and buy the plan that meets a traveler’s specific needs with confidence. Featuring more than 100 plans from 22 leading U.S. and Canadian companies, InsureMyTrip.com is the premier online travel insurance comparison site for leisure and business travelers.

“From the outset, one of our key goals has been to help travelers understand travel insurance,” explains Jim Grace, President and CEO of InsureMyTrip.com.  “In fact the clarity and presentation of plan information is what keeps many of our customers coming back time and time again. It’s important to know that travel insurance plans change all the time and the plan that you purchased last year or even six months ago may not be the same plan today. Our enhanced site has been innately tuned to take the mystery out of travel insurance and present plans with transparency to the traveling public.”

One challenge was to create an entirely new advanced system on the back-end and improve our user interface for customers; all while conducting a seamless transition between the new and the original website which remained fully operational throughout this process. “What began several years ago as an innovative idea is now a reality thanks to the incredible skills and efforts of our dedicated staff.”
So what does InsureMyTrip’s enhanced design and performance mean to consumers?  “Visually www.insuremytrip.com is very similar to the original site. Significant changes to the research and quote features however will heighten the user experience and further raise consumer confidence.” A few of these modifications include:

  • Simpler navigation and quote form so you can find information and get your quotes faster. Plus ‘help’ content throughout the quote has been revised and new ‘help’ windows have been added for extra assistance.
  • More informative search results let you sort and focus quote results the way you want including by company, coverage, or cost.
  • More readable plan comparisons. We have reorganized comparative elements and data to provide coverage information in clear, concise terms and make it easier to find what you’re looking for faster.
  • Streamlined purchase and verification so you can be confident that your insurance purchase is exactly the protection you need.

“InsureMyTrip.com’s evolutionary developments give travelers all the travel insurance information they need clearly, quickly, and easily,” concludes Grace. To learn more about the protection plans that best suit your travel needs, visit www.insuremytrip.com or call (800) 487-4722 to speak with one of our licensed travel insurance professionals.

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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 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.


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