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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.

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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.

WARWICK, RI, May 29, 2012—Not that long ago, Canadian residents needing travel insurance coverage for a pre-existing medical condition had to jump through hoops and pay an additional premium to get it.  But that was then and this is now. Today, purchasing all inclusive trip cancellation insurance from InsureMyTrip.com is fast and easy.

Many comprehensive travel insurance policies offer a full complement of benefits including coverage for pre-existing medical conditions that may recur and compel a traveler to cancel their trip. Pre-existing Medical Condition Waivers are a must-have if you have a recent history of health issues, from a heart condition to cancer or concerns about the health of a non-traveling family member. In order to fully take advantage of these waivers however, it’s important to understand some of the purchase requirements and policy terms.

Q.What is a Pre-existing Medical Condition?
A.It is a medical condition, injury, disease, or illness that occurred prior to your date of departure. This condition may apply to you, a traveling companion, family member, or business partner.

Q.What is a ‘look back’ period?
A.This is the number of days that the insurance company will ‘look back’ from the date of your trip departure to see if your claim is related to a pre-existing medical condition.

Q.What is a Pre-existing Medical Condition Waiver?
A.Every insurance policy has a pre-existing medical exclusion, meaning that coverage is not available for pre-existing medical conditions. However, five of the All Inclusive Policies now offered through InsureMyTrip for Canadian travelers have a Pre-existing Medical Condition Waiver which essentially deletes that exclusion and extends your policy to cover pre-existing condition-related risks.

Q.When is the best time to buy travel insurance to obtain a Pre-existing Medical Condition Waiver?
A.To be eligible for a Pre-Existing Medical Condition Waiver, you need to purchase your policy within 15 to 21 days of your initial trip deposit and be medically able to travel, regardless of your pre-existing conditions, on the date the policy is purchased. Following these guidelines, pre-existing medical condition waivers become an automatic benefit under the terms of your policy with no additional fees and no separate paper work.

InsureMyTrip.com’s expert Customer Care representatives can help you navigate the complexities of this multi-faceted insurance, whether you simply need one question answered or want step-by-step guidance in selecting a travel insurance policy.  Representatives are available to help seven days a week, 365 days a year. Call (800) 551-1337 to speak with a licensed travel insurance professional, or visit www.insuremytrip.com to learn about protection plans that put you in control of your travels.

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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.

WARWICK, RI November 27, 2007 – Recent changes made by many of the leading Canadian travel insurers have made securing trip cancellation coverage much easier. The long standing guidelines which mandated buying the insurance coverage within a requisite ‘purchase window’, typically 48 to 72 hours from your initial trip deposit, have now been removed by many insurance carriers allowing consumers to purchase right up to the day before departure.

“Travel insurance is more than a luxury, it’s a necessity,” says James Grace, President and CEO of InsureMyTrip.ca, Canada’s premiere on-line travel insurance provider. “Protecting yourself, your trip, and your investment should be easy. This action demonstrates the ability of the travel insurance providers to meet the buying needs of the travelling Canadian consumer.”

Trip Cancellation policies, both package and stand alone, are becoming more and more popular in the Canadian marketplace. “Previously,” explains James, “travellers interested in Trip Cancellation insurance were required to purchase the policy within 48 to 72 hours of making their first trip payment. But if you missed the ‘purchase window’, you also missed the opportunity to buy the coverage. Fortunately, that is no longer the case.”

The new requirements, which vary by company, allow consumers to purchase up to the day before departure provided that:

• the traveller is medically fit and able to travel at the time of purchase
• the traveller is unaware of any reason that they, an immediate family member, a travel companion, or a travel companion’s immediate family member would need to seek medical attention
• the traveller confirms that they have no knowledge of any event or circumstance that would prevent their travel as scheduled.

Protecting your travels is especially easy with help from InsureMyTrip.ca. InsureMyTrip.ca allows consumers to review, rate, compare, analyze and purchase travel insurance from the leading Canadian travel insurance companies in a completely secure environment. To learn more about Trip Cancellation Package Policies and other protection plans, visit www.insuremytrip.ca on-line, or call (800) 551-1337 to speak with one of InsureMyTrip’s expert travel insurance professionals. Licensed customer service representatives are available seven days a week, M-F 9 A.M.-9 P.M.

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About InsureMyTrip.ca
InsureMyTrip.ca is an operating entity of IMT Services Corporation, a privately held company launched in 2000. Featuring insurance comparisons from the top industry providers, InsureMyTrip.ca is a unique, one-stop resource designed to meet consumers’ comprehensive travel insurance needs all in a secure environment. InsureMyTrip.ca additionally 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. IMT Services Corporation’s U.S. headquarters is located in Warwick, RI.
Please direct all media and press inquiries to:

InsureMyTrip.ca
Corporate Communications
press@insuremytrip.ca
or Vikki Corliss
(401) 773-9210

WARWICK, RI, February 15, 2007 – In today’s Internet-savvy world where everything from booking a dream vacation to ordering groceries is just a click away, the idea of “over-the-phone” assistance may seem a bit old fashioned. But as travel in the millennium becomes more complicated, InsureMyTrip.ca, the leading on-line source for travel insurance, continues to provide a unique value-proposition – expert travel insurance advice by phone!

“Our professional advice is a must have for today’s traveler,” explains Jim Grace, President & CEO of InsureMyTrip. “Travellers know that protecting themselves and their trip investments is critical, but travel insurance is a complicated product. While many find our award-winning, do-it-yourself, web-based program invaluable, thousands of customers are calling on our expert team of insurance professionals to further assist them.”

InsureMyTrip.ca’s knowledgeable Customer Service team is available by phone and on-line seven days a week, M-F 9 A.M.-9 P.M. & Sat.-Sun. 9 A.M.-5 P.M. ET. These trained professionals are fully versed in all aspects of travel insurance from coverage definitions to the fine print details. So whether you simply need one question answered or want step-by-step help in selecting a travel insurance policy, InsureMyTrip’s personable Customer Service representatives can help you. To learn more about the protection plans that best suit your travel needs, visit InsureMyTrip.ca on-line or call (800) 551-1337 to speak with one of our licensed travel insurance professionals today.

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About InsureMyTrip.ca
InsureMyTrip.ca is an operating entity of IMT Services Corporation, a privately held company launched in 2000. Featuring insurance comparisons from the top industry providers, InsureMyTrip.ca is a unique, one-stop resource designed to meet consumers’ comprehensive travel insurance needs all in a secure environment. InsureMyTrip.ca additionally 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. IMT Services Corporation’s U.S. headquarters is located in Warwick, RI.
Please direct all media and press inquiries to:

InsureMyTrip.ca
Corporate Communications
press@insuremytrip.ca
or Vikki Corliss
(401) 773-9210

Warwick, RI, January 16, 2007 – InsureMyTrip.ca, Canada’s on-line resource for comparing and purchasing travel insurance, announced today the addition of etfs to its premier line-up of insurance company providers. Founded in 1984, etfs is one of Canada’s largest providers of travel and health insurance products.

“We are pleased to welcome etfs to our ever-expanding group of superior providers,” commented Peter Evans, Executive Vice President of InsureMyTrip. “etfs’ full range of travel and health insurance products are a perfect addition to InsureMyTrip.ca which enables visitors to compare a variety of quality travel insurance products and make educated choices all on one site.”

etfs’ travel protection plans for students, groups, individuals and expatriates offer a complete range of services including Emergency Travel Medical, Multi-trip, and Trip Cancellation. InsureMyTrip.ca currently offers etfs’ All-Inclusive Package plan, Trip Cancellation Only plans, as well as Emergency Travel Medical for both Canada and worldwide travel.

“We are excited by the opportunity to expand our clientele via InsureMyTrip.ca, and to showcase the flexibility and competitiveness of our products,” said Gary Andrews, senior vice-president of insurance services for etfs. “With the success of the InsureMyTrip business to date, we are confident that this partnership will be beneficial for etfs, for InsureMyTrip.ca and most importantly, for the consumer.”

InsureMyTrip.ca allows consumers to rate, compare, analyze and purchase travel insurance from the leading Canadian travel insurance companies, in a completely secure environment. To learn more about these protection plans, visit www.insuremytrip.ca on-line, or call (800) 551-1337 to speak with one of InsureMyTrip’s expert travel insurance professionals. Licensed 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.

About InsureMyTrip.ca
InsureMyTrip.ca is an operating entity of IMT Services Corporation, a privately held company launched in 2000. Featuring insurance comparisons from the top industry providers, InsureMyTrip.ca is a unique, one-stop resource designed to meet consumers’ comprehensive travel insurance needs all in a secure environment. InsureMyTrip.ca additionally 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. IMT Services Corporation’s U.S. headquarters is located in Warwick, RI.

About etfs:
Founded in Lennoxville, Quebec in 1984, etfs is one of Canada’s largest providers of travel and health insurance products for students, individuals and groups, and is the largest supplier of travel insurance products for the Canadian Snowbird market. Along with its subsidiary, Global Excel Management Inc., the company offers assistance, cost containment, case management and claims adjudication services to corporate clients and policyholders worldwide.
Please direct all media and press inquiries to:

InsureMyTrip.ca
Corporate Communications
press@insuremytrip.ca
or Vikki Corliss
(401) 773-9210

Warwick, RI, September 8, 2006 – On September 16, 2006, occasional and frequent travellers alike will be listening to “The Chris Robinson Travel Show” for an introduction to InsureMyTrip.ca, Canada’s new on-line travel insurance resource.

“The Chris Robinson Travel Show” is the most listened to travel show in Canada,” remarked Jim Grace, President and CEO of InsureMyTrip. “Who better to share our story with than Chris, a trusted and respected expert in all things travel?”

InsureMyTrip.ca allows consumers to analyze, rate, compare and purchase travel insurance from Canada’s top travel insurers, all on one site. “For Canadian travellers, insurance is more than just an option, it’s a necessity,” observes Grace. “Before you buy travel insurance however, you should also compare products so you can purchase the plan that best suits your needs.”

InsureMyTrip.ca’s unique structure provides customers the resources and information they need to make important coverage decisions efficiently and effectively. 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.”

To learn more about InsureMyTrip.ca, set your radio dial to 1010 on the AM dial and listen to Newstalk 1010 CFRB on Saturday, September 16th, noon -1 P.M.

About InsureMyTrip.ca
InsureMyTrip.ca is an operating entity of IMT Services Corporation, a privately held company launched in 2000. Featuring insurance comparisons from the top industry providers, InsureMyTrip.ca is a unique, one-stop resource designed to meet consumers’ comprehensive travel insurance needs all in a secure environment. InsureMyTrip.ca additionally 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. IMT Services Corporation’s U.S. headquarters is located in Warwick, RI.
Please direct all media and press inquiries to:

InsureMyTrip.ca
Corporate Communications
press@insuremytrip.ca
or Vikki Corliss
(401) 773-9210

WARWICK RI, September 7, 2006 – InsureMyTrip.ca, Canada’s on-line resource for comparing and purchasing travel insurance, announced today the newest member to join its premier line-up of insurance company providers, TIC Travel Insurance Coordinators, Ltd. One of the largest travel insurers in Canada, TIC is 100% owned by Co-operators Life Insurance Company, part of the Co-operators Group, Canada’s largest, Canadian-owned, multi-product insurer.

“TIC has a long tradition of providing Canadians and visitors to Canada with exceptional and affordable insurance products,” commented Peter Evans, Executive Vice President of InsureMyTrip. “Their corporate focus on creating innovative products, and commitment to customer service excellence is a perfect complement to InsureMyTrip.ca’s own progressive Internet-based services and our inherent ‘customer first’ philosophy. We are extremely pleased to welcome TIC to our expanding group of featured partners and preferred providers.”

TIC’s travel protection plans offer a complete range of services including Emergency Hospital & Medical, Multi-trip, and Trip Cancellation. InsureMyTrip.ca currently offers TIC’s Emergency Hospital & Medical plans for Canadian travellers planning visits to the U.S. as well as non-U.S. trips. InsureMyTrip.ca also will soon feature TIC’s All-inclusive plans for U.S. and non-U.S. travels, as well as Trip Cancellation plans, both their Basic and Select.

“TIC is very excited to join InsureMyTrip.ca,” added James Arnold, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “We share the same perspective: providing travellers essential travel insurance information and comprehensive solutions. Whether you take a trip outside of your province of residence, out of the country, or travel frequently throughout the year, InsureMyTrip.ca and TIC have the information you need to make the right choice of travel insurance coverage for you.”

InsureMyTrip.ca allows consumers to rate, compare, analyze and purchase travel insurance from the leading Canadian travel insurance companies, in a completely secure environment. To learn more about these protection plans, visit www.insuremytrip.ca on-line, or call (800) 551-1337 to speak with one of InsureMyTrip’s expert travel insurance professionals. Licensed 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.

About InsureMyTrip.ca
InsureMyTrip.ca is an operating entity of IMT Services Corporation, a privately held company launched in 2000. Featuring insurance comparisons from the top industry providers, InsureMyTrip.ca is a unique, one-stop resource designed to meet consumers’ comprehensive travel insurance needs all in a secure environment. InsureMyTrip.ca additionally 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. IMT Services Corporation’s U.S. headquarters is located in Warwick, RI.

About TIC Travel Insurance Coordinators Ltd.
TIC has been providing affordable travel insurance to Canadian residents and people visiting Canada for over 50 years. No matter where you go, no matter what difficulties you might encounter on your trip, we have a plan suited to you and we are here to help. Because an emergency can happen any time, our Travel Assistance service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our multilingual personnel is ready to speak the language of the country you are visiting and be of assistance to you at all times.
Please direct all media and press inquiries to:

InsureMyTrip.ca
Corporate Communications
press@insuremytrip.ca
or Vikki Corliss
(401) 773-9210

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.

Please direct all media and press inquiries to:

InsureMyTrip.ca
Corporate Communications
press@insuremytrip.ca
or Vikki Corliss
(401) 773-9210