InsureMyTrip in the News: Huffington Post Travel

bri — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:37:55 +0000

In an article published on the Huffington Post regarding the many headaches Carnival Cruises has endured this year, the difference between cruise line insurance and third-party travel insurance for your cruise is spelled out in stark terms. While there are many good reasons to purchase your insurance from an independent source rather than from the cruise line on which you’re planning to sail, the most obvious one is often overlooked: If you are insured by the cruise line, that insurance policy is likely to be written in such a way as to be of more benefit to the cruise company than it is to you.

To avoid common headaches such as receiving “reimbursement” in the form of vouchers for future cruise experiences you may or may not want to take, as well as to secure additional benefits for yourself that could be useful in helping you to recover the costs of additional transportation, or cover your medical expenses out of country if necessary, buying travel insurance for your cruise should always be done through a third party. The Huffington Post article recommends InsureMyTrip as a “respectable and easy to use service” for just this sort of purchase.

The full text of “Carnival Cruise Lines and why Third Party Travel Insurance Pays” can be found on the Huffington Post’s Travel section.

TRAVEL INSURANCE TIPS FROM INSUREMYTRIP.COM HELP YOU CRUISE WITH CONFIDENCE

vikki — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:14:15 +0000

WARWICK, RI, December 11, 2008—Cruise fares are at their lowest since post-September 11, reports industry newsletter Cruise Week, prompting many consumers to pack their bags and head for the high seas. Yet even low-cost trips can lose their bargain value if they’re not properly protected with travel insurance. Before you go, consider these travel insurance tips from InsureMyTrip.com:

Plan ahead and protect your vacation before it begins.
Buy your insurance within 7-21 days after making your first cruise deposit to ensure pre-existing medical conditions and Supplier Financial Default are covered.
Carefully review plan details before purchasing. Make sure you’re selecting the right policy for you.
Buy travel insurance from a third-party source. If you buy your cruise line’s insurance, most claims are settled with vouchers for future travel rather than a reimbursement of your trip cost. Additionally, should the cruise line become financially insolvent, typically their policy will not provide coverage to protect your investment.

Travel insurance is key to protecting all your cruise vacations from unexpected but very common events like a sudden illness, travel-related delays and interruptions, and unemployment. With the right coverage, you can protect your travel investments and earn real peace of mind. To learn more, visit www.InsureMyTrip.com, the leading online travel insurance comparison site, or call 1-800-487-4722 and speak with a licensed, expert travel insurance representative.

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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.

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InsureMyTrip in the News: Huffington Post Travel

TRAVEL INSURANCE TIPS FROM INSUREMYTRIP.COM HELP YOU CRUISE WITH CONFIDENCE