InsureMyTrip News » Uncategorized

InsureMyTrip’s ‘Ratings & Reviews’ Turns 10,000!

vikki — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:40:31 +0000

WARWICK, RI, September 19, 2012—When InsureMyTrip.com, the leading online travel insurance comparison site launched its revolutionary Ratings & Reviews (R&R) insurance feature last summer, it was the start of something big. With R&R in place, InsureMyTrip became the first-ever customer-integrated travel insurance buying platform on the web today. It was a notable advancement for InsureMyTrip and a major advantage for our customers. A year later, InsureMyTrip is celebrating another exciting milestone achievement: the 10,000th Ratings & Reviews customer entry.

“When we launched Ratings & Reviews a year ago, our goal was to create a trusted space for our customers to share and compare their travel insurance experiences,” explains Jim Grace, President and CEO of InsureMyTrip. “Ten thousand reviews later, R&R has become so much more; it is a community of travelers for travelers seeking and offering unbiased opinions and honest impressions of travel protection products.”

Ratings & Reviews provides a unique lens on the travel insurance marketplace not available on any other site by offering an exclusive space for travelers to have an open dialogue and information exchange with a community of protection-conscious peers like themselves. “Now for example, traveler Christine from Des Moines, Iowa, and the author of the 10,000th R&R review can share what she thinks about the package policy she purchased for a recent trip to Peru. “Thanks to Christine and all the members of the R&R community, InsureMyTrip customers can count themselves among the most well-informed and confident travel insurance buyers in the world,” says Grace.

“Every one of the 9,999 entries leading up to this moment are responsible for building the foundation that makes R&R the incredible resource that it is and will continue to be,” explains Grace, “but we’d be remiss if we didn’t honor the 10,000th milestone in a special way. To celebrate and say ‘thank you’ to Christine for her input and support of Ratings & Reviews, we’re sending her and a companion to the Ten Thousand Waves Japanese Spa & Resort in Santa Fe, New Mexico for a different kind of R&R,” jokes Grace.

“We’re delighted to be a part of this celebration event of 10,000 reviews,” adds Deborah Fleig, Director of Ten Thousand Waves Tours. “Much like the Ten Thousand Waves Japanese Spa & Resort, InsureMyTrip’s Ratings & Reviews feature is about helping others and creating a unique experience. We always recommend all of the travelers who join our Japanese Hot Springs Tours buy their insurance through InsureMyTrip.com —-as do we each time we venture away from Santa Fe.”

At InsureMyTrip.com you can also rate, compare, analyze and purchase travel insurance from all the leading U.S. travel insurance companies in a completely secure environment, or call (800) 487-4722 to speak with a licensed travel insurance professional. Whether you simply need one question answered or want step-by-step assistance selecting coverage that’s right for you, InsureMyTrip’s expert Customer Care representatives are available to help seven days a week, 365 days a year.
For all the latest in travel insurance information, connect with us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter (@insuremytrip).

# # #
About InsureMyTrip:
Established in 2000, InsureMyTrip is a leading online travel insurance aggregator worldwide. Featuring insurance comparisons from the top industry providers, InsureMyTrip is a one-stop resource designed to meet travelers’ comprehensive insurance needs all in a secure environment. Enhancing the insurance buying experience, InsureMyTrip features a Customer Ratings & Reviews community forum for traveler feedback, discussion and information exchange. InsureMyTrip also specializes in providing custom retail and wholesale travel insurance solutions in the education and mission travel markets. InsureMyTrip is headquartered in Warwick, R.I., with additional offices and data centers in Connecticut and Oregon.

About Ten Thousand Waves Spa & Resort:
Ten Thousand Waves is a unique mountain spa near Santa Fe, New Mexico that feels like a Japanese hot spring resort. We’re a beautiful day spa, but for a lucky few, we’re a great destination resort hotel. We’re ten minutes from downtown, only minutes to the Santa Fe National Forest, and the closest lodging to the Santa Fe Ski area.

From InsureMyTrip.com: How Hurricanes Changed Travel Insurance for the Better

vikki — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:43:53 +0000

WARWICK, RI, August 30, 2012—When Deepak Chopra said “All great changes are preceded by chaos,” he could have been talking about hurricanes and travel insurance. The 2005 Atlantic hurricane season was the most active Atlantic hurricane season in recorded history with two Category 5 storms so devastating their names are instantly recognizable: Katrina and Wilma.

As a result, 2006 was a year of change for the travel insurance industry and InsureMyTrip.com. “The 2005 hurricane season was a wake up call for the industry,” explains Jim Grace, President and CEO of the online travel insurance comparison site, InsureMyTrip.com. “Prior to that time, weather-related insurance for travelers was mostly limited to protection if your airline or cruise line ceased operating due to severe weather. The damage and destruction brought on by the 2005 storms was a call to action for change, to work harder to protect people better.”

Since then, several new benefits have resulted creating insurance products that serve the practical needs of travelers impacted by hurricanes.

Cancellation due to Hurricane Warning: if your destination is under a NOAA-issued hurricane warning some plans recognize this as a covered reason for canceling the trip.

Destination made Uninhabitable: limited to just a few plans prior to 2005, this benefit which allows trip cancellation if your hotel, resort, or vacation rental is devastated by a storm, is a standard for most companies today.

Primary Residence made Uninhabitable: the wrath of Katrina reminded us it’s not just about being able to get where you’re going but also whether or not you’re able to leave if your own home sustains destructive damage.

Cancel For Any Reason: an optional benefit that supports ‘traveler’s choice’ allows you to decide whether or not to cancel your trip.

InsureMyTrip Hurricane Information Center: Since 2006 InsureMyTrip has posted important information about hurricane coverage including how it works and when to buy it. Visit InsureMyTrip.com for up-to-date information and expert assistance.

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 simply need one question answered or want step-by-step assistance selecting a travel insurance policy, InsureMyTrip’s expert Customer Care representatives are available to help seven days a week, 365 days a year.

For all the latest in travel insurance information, connect with us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter (@insuremytrip).

InsureMyTrip In the News: FOXBusiness

vikki — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:58:43 +0000

This comprehensive report by FOXBusiness explores what happens when you get sick overseas and the benefits of travel insurance for people traveling outside the U.S.

NEW FROM INSUREMYTRIP.COM: CANCEL FOR ANY REASON COVERAGE

vikki — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:43:31 +0000

Leading Insurance Comparison Website Empowers Canadian Travellers

WARWICK, RI, June 26, 2012—To travel or not to travel? Often we don’t have a choice unless we’re willing to forfeit the trip investment, but for every Canadian who’s ever dreamt of having the final word on travel, that’s about to change. Cancel for Any Reason travel protection is available now at InsureMyTrip.com, the leading online travel insurance comparison site worldwide.

Brand new to the Canadian travel market, Cancel for Any Reason is an optional benefit that empowers travellers to cancel trips for any reason of their choosing up to two days prior to departure. Simply put, with Cancel for Any Reason you decide whether or not to cancel your trip.

The combination of a challenged economy, skyrocketing fuel costs, and multiplying airline woes, has created a powerful triumvirate of problems that are impacting travellers in many different ways. Available from several InsureMyTrip.com insurance providers Cancel for Any Reason empowers travellers to cancel trips for any reason of their choosing including schedule conflicts, bad weather, or even a change of heart, up to two days prior to departure.

Cancel for Any Reason policies vary by company and must be purchased within 15-21 days of your initial trip deposit.

To learn more about the Cancel for Any Reason protection plans now available to Canadian travellers, visit www.insuremytrip.com online or call (800) 551-1337 to speak with a licensed travel insurance professional. Whether you simply need one question answered or want step-by-step assistance selecting a travel insurance policy, InsureMyTrip’s expert Customer Care representatives are available to help seven days a week, 365 days a year.

For all the latest in travel insurance information, connect with us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter (@insuremytrip).

HURRICANE SEASON 2012: WHAT’S IN A NAME? InsureMyTrip.com Explains the ‘Known Perils’ of Travel Insurance

vikki — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 15:10:21 +0000

WARWICK, RI, June 6, 2012—In a nutshell, travel insurance is protection against the unexpected bump in your travel plans, with unknown or unexpected being the operative word. Just like trying to buy homeowners insurance after the house is on fire, you can’t buy travel insurance for a trip that’s threatened by a tropical storm or hurricane that’s been publicly named by the National Weather Service. That storm is now a ‘known peril.’

“Trip cancellation and interruption protection, the most popular form of insurance coverage, is based on the occurrence of unforeseen events,” says Jim Grace, President and CEO of InsureMyTrip.com. “Once a storm has been publicly identified, it can only spell trouble for travelers without insurance protection. You need to purchase travel insurance coverage before a storm is predicted and named, not when it’s bearing down on you or your intended destination.”

The key is to plan ahead. Will you be traveling through or to a hurricane-prone region? Do you live in a hurricane zone where weather could prevent you from taking a trip to somewhere else? “Travel insurance provides undeniable peace of mind protection,” says Grace, “but more importantly when it comes to tropical storms and hurricanes, it is a fundamental necessity.”

Not all travel insurance policies are created equally. Coverage for weather-related trip cancellations and interruptions differs by insurance company and plan. The covered cancellation reasons can include:

Cancellation due to Weather: when common carriers such as airlines and cruise lines cease service 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: if your own home sustains destructive storm damage
Cancel For Any Reason– an optional benefit that allows you to choose whether or not to cancel.

For all the latest in travel insurance information, connect with us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter (@insuremytrip).