InsureMyTrip Blog

Dennis, Information Technology Manager

I am happy to report that the technophiles at InsureMyTrip.com are embarking on another computing adventure – we will be joining the “test flight” of IPv6 by participating in World IPv6 Day on Wednesday, June 8, 2011!

What is the big deal about IPv6?
In brief, the IP address framework currently in use is finite, and due to the explosive growth of the Internet will run out of available addresses before the end of 2011, if projections are correct.  The newer framework, IPv6, has a nearly inexhaustible number of addresses, for the most part.  The World IPv6 Day event is a 24-hour test of the new framework in order to inspire and motivate more companies to be ready for the eventual transition to the Internet address structure of the future.

What effect will this have on our users?
None, really.  Visitors to our site will see no change, and will be able to browse and buy as usual.

Why participate?
InsureMyTrip.com strives to be a technology-forward company, and this is a great way to pursue that goal while doing so along-side Internet giants, such as Google, Yahoo, Facebook, and YouTube.

In honor of the Bronx Zoo’s new celebrity inhabitant, the infamous cobra, InsureMyTrip.com would like to announce our “Snakes on a…” contest, open to all residents of the U.S. over the age of 18.

We’re looking for the best travel insurance claim story submitted on behalf of the wayward cobra.  Be creative!  In your submission, tell us:

1) Where the snake went
2) What mode of transportation was involved (snakes on a plane?  a train?)
3) What happened?  Why does the snake need to submit a claim to its travel insurance company?
4) Any other fun details you may want to include.

Please keep your submissions to 500 words or fewer.  We’ll be judging mainly on creativity.  Whoever makes us laugh the hardest, or makes us want to share their submission with the whole office, will be the winner!

The winning entry will be posted here on the InsureMyTrip blog and shared through our Twitter and Facebook pages.  As the winner, you’ll also receive a one-year Family Premium membership to the Bronx Zoo, so you and your companions can visit the snake who inspired your top-notch work.

Please send all submissions to marketing@insuremytrip.com with the subject header “Snakes.”  Good luck, everyone!

After the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan on March 11, 2011, our thoughts turned immediately to how we, as travel insurance professionals, could assist in the relief efforts.  While we can’t send the whole staff of InsureMyTrip to Japan, we can at least make sure that those traveling to the region as aid workers, or to visit and help family members affected by the disaster, are protected.

We’re partnering with HCC Medical Insurance Services to offer a 20% discounted rate on the Atlas International plan, which provides medical and evacuation coverage.  This discount is available only to travelers going to Japan for relief efforts or family reasons.  In order to redeem this offer, simply enter “Japan” as your destination in our quote form.  When your results appear, choose the “Atlas International” plan, and the discounted rate will automatically be shown.

Plan highlights include:

• Medical coverage from $50,000 to $1,000,000
• Emergency medical evacuation to $500,000
• 24-hour emergency assistance
• 24-hour accidental death coverage to $25,000 (for additional stand-alone AD&D coverage, consider our Travel Accident Plan)

Please be aware that if you are seeking coverage other than medical and evacuation benefits for travel to Japan, your options may be limited at this time due to the nature of this particular event.  We urge you to call our Customer Care Center at 800-487-4722 if you have questions about specific coverage options.

We continue to hold the residents of Japan, and all those affected by the earthquake and tsunami, in our thoughts.  We wish all those heading to that region safe travels.

Editorial Update: As of 4/7/11, this offer is no longer available.  Please contact our Customer Care Center to discuss other available policies for insuring travel to Japan.