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WARWICK, RI, April 16, 2010—A giant cloud of ash ejected by an Icelandic volcano is wreaking havoc on international flights around the world and throwing hundreds of thousands of travelers into a state of stranded chaos.  For many though, travel insurance has eased the pain of cancelled flights, delayed travel, and trips interrupted.

“The good news is that travelers who purchased insurance on or before April 13th when this situation first became a public phenomenon, have important coverage benefits available to them,” explains Jim Grace President and CEO of InsureMyTrip.com. “Despite the bizarre nature of this event, travel insurance can and does provide very real protection for a situation that no one could have predicted.”

Trip Cancellation Package Policies, the most comprehensive type of travel insurance plans, offer the greatest benefits for travelers forced to cancel their trips prior to departure as well as those whose travels have been significantly interrupted by this event. Additionally, these policies include coverage for the travel delays that are heavily impacting travelers everywhere and provide reimbursement for hotel accommodations, meals, and transportation needs due to cancelled flights caused by the volcanic event. “Coverage varies by company and plan however,” adds Grace, “so for best results, know the details of your policy and/or call us for more information.”

“Though it’s not yet clear how long these issues will continue to impact travel, there are options for those with trips commencing in the near future as well.” Available from most insurance providers, “Cancel For Any Reason” is an optional benefit that empowers travelers to cancel trips for any reason of their choosing up to two days prior to departure. “Cancel For Any Reason” policies vary by company and not all provide coverage for this specific event; be sure to confirm this event is covered and purchase your plan within 15 days of your initial trip deposit.

If you have questions about travel insurance benefits and the international flight crisis call InsureMyTrip.com at (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 seven days a week, 365 days a year, 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
2010 marks the tenth anniversary of InsureMyTrip.com as 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.

WARWICK, RI, April 14, 2010—Charitable relief and assistance groups are often among the first to respond when disaster strikes a community. From hurricanes like Katrina to earthquakes such as the ones in Haiti and Chile earlier this year, to the March floods in New England, the immediate reaction and aid provided by organized church and mission relief workers is critical, and so is protecting these first responders with group travel insurance from InsureMyTrip.com.

“Protecting the organized groups of people dedicated to helping communities in the aftermath of a devastating event or other crisis situation is essential,” explains Jim Grace, President and CEO of InsureMyTrip.com. “Travel insurance can protect a group’s well being with health and medical evacuation coverage and also protect your financial investment from unforeseen cancellations caused by weather, a family emergency, travel supplier default, and more.”

Group coverage is a cost effective choice of protection as groups of ten or more traveling to the same destination are eligible for group pricing. Additionally, group insurance typically provides broader protection and greater flexibility than multiple individual policies. For these reasons especially, most groups choose either a Group Travel Medical Policy or a Group Package Policy for insurance coverage.

Group Travel Medical Policies –Health insurance may not cover your group members in another country and some offer only partial coverage that could leave you liable for a big portion of the bill. Frequently our mission and church groups select Travel Medical Plans, which in addition to comprehensive medical coverage also provide emergency transportation to adequate medical facilities, or even back home.

Group Package Policies – If your group has a financial investment at risk, you might consider a Package Plan. All offer trip cancellation coverage, plus some amount of baggage, medical, dental, emergency evacuation, 24-hour traveler assistance, baggage delay, travel delay, and accidental death coverage. Some policies also have options for collision/damage coverage for rented cars and flight insurance, as well as Cancel For Any Reason riders. These plans can also be used for a variety of trip types, including cruises, group tours, house rentals, and many more.

Powered by our InsureMyGroup engine, InsureMyTrip.com has been helping groups find the right travel insurance since 2002. Our innovative travel insurance engine lets you price and compare group plans in real time, at your convenience. To learn more about protecting your church or mission group travels, visit www.insuremygroup.com or call 1-800-691-9159 to speak with a licensed, customer care representative.

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About InsureMyTrip.com
2010 marks the tenth anniversary of InsureMyTrip.com as 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.