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TripInsurance.com Now Offers Coverage for iPhones, Cameras and Electronic Equipment for Domestic and Overseas Travel

October 26, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

New Partnership Covers Theft and Accidental Damage for Laptops, iPads, iPhones, Smartphones, Digital Cameras, and Other Portable Electronics.

LOS GATOS, Calif. (October 26, 2012) — TripInsurance.com (http://www.TripInsurance.com), the most trusted online resource to help travelers find the trip coverage they need, has signed a partnership agreement with Worth Ave. Group (http://www.worthavegroup.com) to add insurance for theft or accidental breakage of portable electronics for TripInsurance.com customers (http://www.tripinsurance.com/iphone-insurance). The Worth Ave. Group insurance is sold as an option to TripInsurance.com’s travel insurance policies and provides annual worldwide protection for iPhones, iPads, laptops, smartphones, cameras and other portable electronics.

Today’s travelers carry more portable devices with them than ever before, including laptop computers, iPhones, iPads, advanced digital cameras and eBook readers. Unfortunately, these aren’t adequately covered by most travel insurance policies. Travel insurance policies usually exclude portable electronics from coverage, or have a claim limit of only $300 to $500 for a stolen item. And while some homeowner’s insurance policies will cover stolen electronics for travel in the United States, they seldom cover the item for international travel, and the average $500 to $1000 deductible doesn’t recoup much of the replacement cost of a stolen iPad, laptop or camera.

The Worth Ave. Group insurance coverage is underwritten by Hanover Insurance Group and is specifically designed for cameras and electronic devices. For a modest annual fee, Worth Ave. Group will insure your device against theft or breakage for twelve months, whether at home, on the road, or while traveling abroad. There is a modest deductible fee – typically $50 or less, depending on the device – and insurance claims reimburse the cost to repair or replace the device.

“Expensive digital cameras and portable electronics are common accessories for international travelers, but travel insurance rarely covers these devices,” said Dan Skilken, founder and CEO of TripInsurance.com. “We’re committed to give our customers peace of mind for every aspect of their trip, and by partnering with Worth Ave. Group we can provide protection for electronic devices; a service that no other online travel insurance provider offers today.”

Worth Ave. Group coverage is offered as an option to TripInsurance.com’s Good, Better, and Best travel insurance policies. Because it is sold as an annual policy it covers the equipment for multiple trips, as well as providing coverage at home. It is ideal for foreign exchange students to cover their laptops and other portable electronics when they take a semester overseas.

“Anyone who travels needs additional insurance for their portable devices, and partnering with TripInsurance.com will allow us to extend our offering to a new group of customers, the international traveler,” said Quang Ha, Director of Business Development of Worth Ave. Group. “We share TripInsurance.com’s commitment to outstanding customer support, and look forward to helping their customers travel with the confidence of knowing their electronic equipment is covered.”

For more information, visit http://www.tripinsurance.com/iphone-insurance.

About TripInsurance.com

TripInsurance.com is the online resource for comprehensive and affordable travel insurance. Most travelers really don’t understand the details and benefits of travel insurance, and buy based on recommendations from a travel agent or a third party. TripInsurance.com simplifies buying travel insurance by providing comparison-shopping online for the best coverage at the lowest prices. TripInsurance.com is committed to making insurance terms easy to understand, providing the best available coverage categorized by customers’ specific needs, and allowing travelers to buy direct from leading underwriters to achieve savings of 40% or more. The company is fully licensed for Property and Casualty, Life, and Accident and Health insurance in all 50 states, and the staff are fully trained and licensed insurance professionals.

About Worth Ave. Group

Worth Ave. Group delivers convenient, affordable insurance coverage to help individuals and businesses protect their valuable, portable electronics. Whether it’s an iPhone, laptop, gaming equipment, TV, e-reader or digital camera, Worth Ave. Group specializes in giving customers a cost-effective solution that provides a sense of security should something unexpected happen to their electronics. Worth Ave. Group sister company, National Student Services Inc., has insured personal property since 1971.

For more information, visit http://www.tripinsurance.com.

Contact:
Dan Skilken
TripInsurance.com
(408) 337-2345
info@tripinsurance.com

Tom Woolf
Gumas Advertising
(415) 621-7575
twoolf@gumas.com

Business, Travel

MH Ross Launches New Online Resource to Make It Easier for Travel Agents to Offer Best-in-Class Travel Insurance

August 21, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

New Web Site Adds Improved Agent Dashboard, One-stop Enrollment, Side-by-Side Plan Comparison and More to Simplify Travel Insurance Selection.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (August 21, 2012) — MH Ross Travel Insurance Services, Inc., which has been serving the travel industry with high-quality and custom travel insurance since 1961, today announced the launch of a new, improved online resource for travel agents and the travel industry. The new MH Ross web site now offers easier access to travel insurance quotes, a new one-page online enrollment process, an improved Agent Dashboard and other features to help travel professionals include the some of the most comprehensive, competitive travel insurance plans as part of their offering.

The new web site includes a number of new and enhanced features to help travel professionals select the best plan to meet their client’s needs:

– Now travel agents can gain access to an insurance quote from any page on the web site.
– An enhanced comparison feature makes it easy to compare costs and benefits for various travel insurance plans side by side.
– A new improved dashboard for travel agents makes it easier than ever to research and offer insurance quotes.
– The web site now includes enhanced enrollment edits for travel agents.
– Now users can quickly generate printable quotes by insurance product.
– Travel agencies also have enhanced custom portal pages that can be personally branded to meet their business needs.
– And there is a new, one-page travel insurance enrollment process, with improved data carryover from quotes, as well as easier navigation within the enrollment, purchase and review processes.

“The travel insurance industry has become increasingly competitive as travelers and travel agents search online for the best travel insurance plans,” said Sheri Machat, Senior Vice President of MH Ross Travel Insurance Services. “By updating our web site, we have made it easier for our travel agent partners to compete by providing easier access to all insurance plans and options, and allowing them to complete an insurance quote quickly and efficiently. We have always been committed to delivering competitive, comprehensive travel insurance plans while providing the best possible service, and our new online portal now makes it easier than ever to offer the travel insurance to meet our customers’ needs.”

Other enhancements to the web site include an updated section with travel tips, insurance updates and industry news. Additional social media plugins also have been added for Facebook, Twitter, Google+, YouTube, Pinterest and Quora to make it easier to incorporate travel insurance into any travel agent’s or tour company’s social media campaign.

And those features that have been invaluable to MH Ross customers remain unchanged. The company still offers highly competitive premiums and coverage and premium rates have not changed. The simple agent login process remains unchanged as well. And MH Ross still offers fast response to questions and claims with 24/7 telephone support and an online claim processing and tracking system.

For more information, or to learn more about becoming an agent for MH Ross Travel Insurance Services, visit the new web site at http://www.mhross.com or call 800-423-3632.

About MH Ross
Since 1961, MH Ross Travel Insurance Services, Inc. has been offering industry-leading insurance plans to the travel industry. The MH Ross management team works closely with travel agents, tour companies, and other travel providers to offer plans that are flexible, useable and affordable. The MH Ross team of travel insurance specialists and technical experts understand the options available from the diverse range of travel insurance providers, and strive to anticipate customer needs and solve problems before they arise. MH Ross is committed to providing prompt, responsible service with round-the-clock support. MH Ross are the people who really care about your travel insurance needs.

For more information, visit http://www.mhross.com.

Contact:
Sheri Machat
MH Ross Travel Insurance Services, Inc.
9225 Ward Parkway, Suite 200
Kansas City, MO 64114
800-423-3632
smachat@mhross.com
http://www.mhross.com

Business, Travel

TripInsurance.com Launches New Web Site to Simplify Buying Travel Insurance And Extend Support for Travelers

August 7, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

Travel Insurance Website Streamlines Online Comparison and Gives Consumers More Options, More Savings, and More Support When Traveling.

LOS GATOS, Calif. (August 7, 2012) – TripInsurance.com, the most trusted online resource to help travelers find the trip coverage they need, has launched a new web site designed to help travelers find the trip insurance coverage that ideally suits their travel needs and give them more support while they are on the road. This new website now provides the easiest way to compare travel insurance coverage and save money when buying the right coverage for you.

The new TripInsurance.com now features improved, easier-to-understand quote results that simplify the comparison of insurance plan options. TripInsurance.com provides side-by-side comparisons of plans grouped by Good, Better, and Best options. Options include a professional review of each plan that lists the pros and cons for each coverage package as well as comparative pricing. A popup window provides instant details about each option, including trip cancellation coverage, trip interruption coverage, cancel for any reason, medical expense coverage, medical evacuation coverage, non-medical evacuation coverage, accidental death and dismemberment, and more. In addition, instant price quotes are provided based on basic criteria, such as age, dates of travel, and the state of residence.

“Buying travel insurance was too complex, so we decided to simplify the process,” said Dan Skilken, CEO and founder of TripInsurance.com. “By grouping our plans based on the coverage categories of Good, Better, and Best, we empower our customers by giving them a better understanding of their options and the associated costs. We are the only comparison website that lets you file your claims online on our website, and we have enhanced all our customer support facilities and documentation to make it easier to get help before during and after your trip.”

TripInsurance.com offers exclusive products from the leading travel insurance companies at consumer direct prices. By eliminating middlemen TripInsurance.com can pass the savings directly on to the consumer. On average, travelers can save 40 percent or more on comparable travel insurance coverage when they buy from TripInsurance.com.

TripInsurance.com’s travel insurance is backed by 24/7 telephone support. Customers can call any time with insurance questions about coverage for any situation that might arise, or to file a claim. The TripInsurance.com response team is highly trained and consists of U.S.-based, licensed insurance professionals who are prepared to answer any question. Customers also can use the web site to file a claim online or gather more information. The new web site features a comprehensive online Help section with information to help travelers before and during their trip.

All customers who purchase from TripInsurance.com also receive e-travel alerts to warn them of any problems that could affect their trip. TripInsurance.com has expanded its online resource section to include hourly updates with travel warnings from the U.S. State Department, the British Government, the Center for Disease Control, the World Health Organization, and the National Hurricane Forecast.

“We don’t just sell travel insurance, we offer peace of mind while travelling. We want our customers to feel protected and supported before, during, and after their trip. We know travelers appreciate the service we offer as well as the money they can save on our trip insurance.”

About TripInsurance.com
TripInsurance.com is the online resource for comprehensive and affordable travel insurance. Most travelers really don’t understand the details and benefits of travel insurance, and buy based on recommendations from a travel agent or a third party. TripInsurance.com simplifies buying travel insurance by providing comparison-shopping online for the best coverage at the lowest prices. TripInsurance.com is committed to making insurance terms easy to understand, providing the best available coverage categorized by customers’ specific needs, and allowing travelers to buy direct from leading underwriters to achieve savings of 40% or more. The company is fully licensed for Property and Casualty, Life, and Accident and Health insurance in all 50 states, and the staff are fully trained and licensed insurance professionals.

For more information, visit http://www.tripinsurance.com.

Contact:
Dan Skilken
TripInsurance.com
(408) 337-2345
info@tripinsurance.com

Tom Woolf
Gumas Advertising
(415) 621-7575
twoolf@gumas.com

Business, Travel

TripInsurance.com Can Protect Ticket Investment for Travelers Headed to London for the 2012 Summer Olympics

July 20, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

Missing Special Events Can Ruin Your Vacation Unless You Have the Right Travel Insurance.

LOS GATOS, Calif. (July 20, 2012) — This year’s London 2012 Summer Olympics is expected to attract more than 11 million visitors, and there are more than 16 million tickets being sold for Olympic events at prices ranging from $30 to $3,100. With so many people gathering in one place for so many events, any number of things can prevent you from seeing the Olympic event that you may have traveled thousands of miles to experience. According to TripInsurance.com, the most trusted online resource to help travelers find the trip coverage they need, the right travel insurance can help protect your Olympic investment if you are delayed or miss your favorite event for some unforeseen reason.

Many travel insurance policies include coverage for nonrefundable shore excursions or events, such as tickets to a special event such as the Olympics, Wimbledon, the America’s Cup, the Super Bowl, or a Broadway play. Depending on the specific insurance plan, if you miss a scheduled event because of an accident, illness, illness in the family, a work commitment, or some other unforeseen circumstance, you can either recoup the cost of the event tickets or, in some cases, the cost of the entire vacation. For those who have spent thousands of dollars to attend the 2012 Summer Olympics, this kind of travel insurance is essential.

“The Olympics is a great example of the kind of vacation that offers no flexibility in your vacation timing or travel scheduling,” noted Dan Skilken, founder and CEO of TripInsurance.com. “After investing all that time and effort to get tickets to the Olympics, a delayed flight or train or an overbooked hotel can ruin your entire trip. Travel delay coverage is your best defense and is included in most travel insurance policies, so you are covered if you miss an event that was the focal point of your trip.”

Insurance coverage for nonrefundable shore excursion and event tickets are included in most of TripInsurance.com’s direct-to-consumer travel insurance plans. TripInsurance.com offers trip insurance plans to suit all needs, categorized as “good,” “better,” and “best.” And TripInsurance.com customers realize savings of 40 percent or more because on TripInsurance.com they can buy direct from the underwriters. Plus there is 24/7 service available to handle questions and claims. For more information, visit http://www.tripinsurance.com, or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TripInsurancecom.

For more information, visit http://www.tripinsurance.com.

Contact:
Dan Skilken
TripInsurance.com
(408) 337-2345
info@tripinsurance.com

Tom Woolf
Gumas Advertising
(415) 621-7575
twoolf@gumas.com

Business

TripInsurance.com Expands Offering with Improved, Direct-to-Consumer Travel Insurance Policies from Old Republic

June 26, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

New “Better” and “Good” Travel Insurance Packages Offer Consumers Better Coverage at Reduced Cost Since They Buy Direct from the Underwriter.

LOS GATOS, Calif. (June 26, 2012) — TripInsurance.com, the most trusted online resource to help travelers find the trip coverage they need, today announced that insurance partner Old Republic Insurance Company has upgraded the travel insurance policies it offers through TripInsurance.com. The new “good” and “better” insurance packages offered by Old Republic now offer improved coverage for travel delays, emergency medical expenses, and personal belongings, at even greater savings.

“Old Republic is one of our most valued partners, and upgrading these policies clearly demonstrates how much additional value customers can get by buying direct using our online service,” said Dan Skilken, founder and CEO of TripInsurance.com. “We deliberately tier our coverage as Good, Better, and Best to make it easier for travelers to find the level of coverage that best meets their travel needs. And because we work so closely with underwriters like Old Republic, we are able to negotiate exclusive travel policies at exclusive rates and pass those deals along to our customers.”

For consumers looking for a great deal in travel insurance, the Old Republic Insurance “good” policy offered through TripInsurance.com now offers trip cancellation and trip interruption coverage for the full cost of the trip, as well as $500 trip delay coverage. It also includes $10,000 for medical expenses and $20,000 for emergency evacuation with 24/7 travel assistance included. There also is $500 in coverage for loss of baggage and personal effects.

For those seeking “better” coverage, at the next level Old Republic includes complete trip cancellation coverage with coverage of 150% of the cost for trip interruption. It also includes $50,000 for medical expenses and $100,000 coverage for emergency medical evacuation, and $1,000 coverage for personal effects and baggage. The “better” package also includes $25,000 for accidental death and dismemberment.

For more information, visit http://www.tripinsurance.com.

Contact:
Dan Skilken
TripInsurance.com
(408) 337-2345
info@tripinsurance.com

Tom Woolf
Gumas Advertising
(415) 621-7575
twoolf@gumas.com

Business

TripInsurance.com Launches Conquer the World Sweepstakes

May 15, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

Leading Online Travel Insurance Provider Offers A Chance To Win $5,000 in Cash to Take A Dream Trip To Anywhere You Choose.

LOS GATOS, Calif. (May 15, 2012) — TripInsurance.com, the most trusted online resource to help travelers find the trip coverage they need, has launched a new sweepstakes to give customers and followers a chance to win a $5,000 cash prize for a dream vacation trip to anywhere they choose. The “Conquer the World” Sweepstakes starts Monday, May 14, and will feature a random drawing for $5,000 in cash, as well as 50 chances to win the “ultimate travel” duffel bag.

“At a time when money is tight and travel is becoming more expensive, we thought this sweepstakes would be the ideal way to thank our clients for their loyalty and help make us one of the fastest growing travel insurance websites in the US” said Dan Skilken, founder and CEO of TripInsurance.com. “Finding the right kind of travel coverage can be tricky, and Facebook and Twitter allow us to share insights with our followers to eliminate a lot of the confusion about travel insurance and promote better safer vacations at the same time.”

There is no purchase necessary to enter the TripInsurance.com “Conquer the World” sweepstakes. Participants simply enter the promotion online from Facebook, Twitter, or TripInsurance.com by clicking on the sweepstakes tab and accepting the Sweepstakes Application. For additional chances to win, participants can register to enter the drawing once on all platforms. Plus, they will receive an additional entry for every friend that enters on Facebook from their invitation to participate, and for every Twitter follower who enters through a link in their twitter post. The sweepstakes will be open from 11:00 a.m. PT May 14 through 11:00 a.m. PT June 25. To be eligible, participants must be 18 years of age or older and legal residents or citizens of the United States.

The winner will be drawn at random and will receive a grand prize of $5,000 in cash to use on a dream trip to anywhere they choose. TripInsurance.com has also found the ultimate travel duffle made of water resistant heavy-duty “ballistic” nylon. Fifty of these handy travel bags will be awarded as second prizes worth $50 each.

For more information about TripInsurance.com and the “Conquer the World” sweepstakes, visit http://www.tripinsurance.com, or http://www.facebook.com/tripinsurancecom.

For more information, visit http://www.tripinsurance.com.

Contact:
Dan Skilken
TripInsurance.com
(408) 337-2345
info@tripinsurance.com

Tom Woolf
Gumas Advertising
(415) 621-7575
twoolf@gumas.com

Business

TripInsurance.com Adds Non-Medical Emergency Evacuation Coverage That Can Help Save Your Life When Disaster Strikes

May 8, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

Leading Online Travel Insurance Provider Now Offers Coverage to Get You Home Safely In the Event of Natural Disaster, Revolution, or Other Non-Medical Emergency.

LOS GATOS, Calif. (May 8, 2012) — TripInsurance.com, the most trusted online resource to help travelers find the trip coverage they need, today announced that it has added non-medical emergency evacuation coverage as part of its extensive online portfolio of travel coverage. These policies, underwritten by BCS Insurance Company and US Fire Insurance Company, will pay up to $25,000 to evacuate travelers to safety in the event of a natural or man-made disaster or due to covered political issues.

Unlike medical emergency evacuation coverage, these policies are designed to provide protection in case of unforeseen disasters, such as Hurricane Katrina, the nuclear emergency in Japan, or the political crisis in Cairo. The policies cover all reasonable expenses to remove you to the nearest place of safety, or to your home. Travelers can call On Call International LLC toll free, and they will arrange for the most appropriate, economical, and safest means available for evacuation. Evacuation coverage is only provided for arrangements made by On Call International.

“When travelling, even to traditionally safe locations in the world, disaster can strike without notice. One minute you are touring the great pyramids, and the next minute your hotel is in the midst of political unrest. You can never predict when an earthquake, flood, or hurricane will affect your trip,” said Dan Skilken, founder and CEO of TripInsurance.com. “That’s why we offer this invaluable Non-Medical Emergency Evacuation Benefit. You can now travel with the peace of mind knowing that we can help get you to safety.”

Non-Medical Emergency Evacuation Benefit is designed to protect travelers if, during a trip, the local authorities or the U.S. State Department issues a warning to leave due to: a natural disaster, civil, military, or political unrest, or you are being expelled as a persona non-grata from the country you are visiting. Evacuation must take place within 10 days of any covered event. If Non-Medical Emergency Evacuation is required, these policies do not cover the loss of the balance of your travel expenses for the interrupted trip. The provisions are designed to help make arrangements to evacuate the area, and cover the expense of getting you to safety.

All the policies offered on TripInsurance.com are exclusively designed for our clients and are not offered by travel agents or other online sources. The plans offer similar or better coverage levels than other comparable policies, at an extraordinary value because consumers buy directly from the leading travel insurance companies, at a savings of 40% or more.

To help keep customers safe and avoid potential problems, TripInsurance.com provides complementary emailed e-travel alerts with up-to-date news on any potential problems that could affect their vacation. Customers can also access a complete listing of travel alerts from the National Hurricane Forecast, U.S. State Department Warnings, British Government Warnings, and health alerts from the Center for Disease Control and World Health Organization at: http://www.tripinsurance.com/tips/travel-alerts.

About TripInsurance.com
TripInsurance.com is the online resource for comprehensive and affordable travel insurance. Most travelers really don’t understand the details and benefits of travel insurance, and buy based on recommendations from a travel agent or a third party. TripInsurance.com simplifies buying travel insurance by providing comparison shopping online for the best coverage at the lowest prices. TripInsurance.com is committed to making insurance terms easy to understand, providing the best available coverage categorized by customers’ specific needs, and allowing travelers to buy direct from leading underwriters to achieve savings of 40% or more. The company is fully licensed for Property and Casualty, Life, and Accident and Health insurance in all 50 states, and the staff are fully trained and licensed insurance professionals.

For more information, visit http://www.tripinsurance.com.

Contact:
Dan Skilken
TripInsurance.com
(408) 337-2345
info@tripinsurance.com

Tom Woolf
Gumas Advertising
(415) 621-7575
twoolf@gumas.com

Business

LeaderSail Signs TripInsurance.com as Preferred Travel Insurance Provider for JROTC Seamanship Program

April 15, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

LeaderSail Recommends TripInsurance.com to Provide Comprehensive Travel Coverage for High School Cadets Training at Sea in the British Virgin Islands.

LOS ALTOS, Calif. (April 15, 2012) — TripInsurance.com (http://www.TripInsurance.com), the most trusted online resource to help travelers find the trip coverage they need at savings of 40% or more, today announced that LeaderSail (http://www.leadersail.org), a leadership development program that trains JROTC cadets at sea, has signed TripInsurance.com as the Preferred Provider for travel insurance for students participating in their programs.

Now in its fourth year, LeaderSail takes young men and women from JROTC programs around the country to the British Virgin Islands on one-week and two-week training voyages. The shipboard seamanship training is structured to build character and promote leadership skills in the cadets, but enrollees are required to carry some form of travel insurance, including travel medical coverage before they sail.

“When we decided to move our on-board training to the British Virgin Islands, we discovered that the insurance coverage that most students carried had exclusions that prevented coverage in case of emergency in the West Indies,” explains Wayne Walker, Program Director for LeaderSail. “Although we have never had a problem, we know accidents can happen. That’s why we require all our cadets to carry travel insurance in case of a medical emergency. We have found that Tripinsurance.com offers the best rates and has the best customer service for our needs, and if students can’t provide their own insurance we know that TripInsurance.com will offer the coverage they need.”

According to Walker, TripInsurance.com was able to tailor its insurance packages to meet LeaderSail’s unique requirements, and make it easy for cadets to easily sign up for the insurance they need. The program requires that participants carry at least $25,000 in travel medical coverage and $250,000 coverage for medical evacuation. In addition to the medical travel insurance the program requires, TripInsurance.com also offers trip cancellation policies and other kinds of travel insurance that can prove extremely valuable to cadets who may be delayed in transit to meet the ship or in case of some other routine travel problem. And Walker says he has peace of mind knowing that he can reach an insurance representative by telephone at any time.

“LeaderSail has a unique insurance need that we can easily accommodate through our carrier network,” said Dan Skilken, President and CEO of TripInsurance.com. “And by making us a Preferred Provider, we can offer customized insurance packages at incredible rates that their cadets won’t be able to match elsewhere. This relationship allows us to work closely to create custom programs so everyone wins.”

About LeaderSail
LeaderSail is a leadership development program structured around sail training and marine exploration. The program was developed by JROTC instructors and tailored for cadets from all services – Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Navy. The program offers the adventure of a lifetime with hands-on leadership and seamanship training in the British Virgin Islands.

The LeaderSail program is open to teenagers participating in the JROTC program. For more information, visit http://www.leadersail.org.

About TripInsurance.com
TripInsurance.com is the online resource for comprehensive, comprehensible, and affordable travel insurance. Most travelers really don’t understand the details and benefits of travel insurance, and buy based on recommendations from their travel agent or a third party. TripInsurance.com simplifies buying travel insurance by providing comparison shopping online for the best coverage at the lowest prices. TripInsurance.com is committed to making insurance terms easy to understand, providing the best available coverage categorized by customers’ specific needs, and allowing travelers to buy direct from leading underwriters to achieve savings of 40% or more. The company is fully licensed for Property and Casualty, Life, and Accident and Health insurance in all 50 states, and the staff are fully trained and licensed insurance professionals.

For more information, visit http://www.tripinsurance.com.

Contact:
Dan Skilken
TripInsurance.com
(408) 215-2900
dan@tripinsurance.com

Tom Woolf
Gumas Advertising
(415) 259-5638
twoolf@gumas.com

Business

TripInsurance.com Signs as Sponsor for Cruise Radio

March 29, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

Leading Travel Insurance Provider To Sponsor Popular On-Board Radio Network for Cruise Ships.

LOS ALTOS, Calif. (March 29, 2012) — TripInsurance.com (http://www.tripinsurance.com), the most trusted online resource to help travelers find the travel insurance coverage they need at savings of 40% or more, has signed a new sponsorship agreement with Cruise Radio (http://www.cruiseradio.net), the Internet radio resource for cruise travelers. With this new sponsorship agreement, TripInsurance.com will now be able to reach more than 125,000 listeners and readers each week who have a special interest in vacation cruising. In addition to reaching Web listeners, Cruise Radio is distributed to passengers aboard Royal Caribbean, Holland America, Celebrity Cruise Lines, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Carnival Cruise Lines, and other global cruise carriers.

Cruise Radio caters to the interests of cruise passengers or all ages. More than 15 million passengers booked North American cruises last year, and 33.7 million Americans say they intend to take a cruise sometime in the next three years. Cruise Radio was created to provide these travelers with the latest news and updates on the world of vacation cruising, including cruise planning and special travel packages. By sponsoring Cruise Radio, Tripinsurance will be able to reach cruise travelers as they plan their next vacation trip, offering special insurance offers and packages custom-designed to suit the needs of cruising enthusiasts.

“Cruise travel continues to grow in popularity, but even a journey with the best cruise line has calculated risks. You can become ill or miss a connection on a stopover; there are dozens of things that could happen to ruin your cruise,” said Dan Skilken, President and CEO of TripInsurance.com. ”That’s why experienced cruise travelers take out travel medical policies, trip interruption, cancellation insurance, and other types of coverage. Cruise Radio is the perfect channel to reach our customers.”

“We are delighted to add TripInsurance.com to the Cruise Radio family,” said Doug Parker, Host and Creator of Cruise Radio. “Our listeners are very sophisticated when it comes to travel-related issues. Many of them travel extensively both for pleasure and business, and they understand what could go wrong on their next cruise and what is likely to go wrong. After high-profile events like the Costa Concordia, I am sure that more of our listeners will want to learn more about TripInsurance.com.”

About Cruise Radio

Doug Parker created Cruise Radio in 2009 as an informative and entertaining resource for cruisers presenting in-depth information via Internet radio, an untapped medium that he believed had great potential. Cruise Radio caught on quickly. Buoyed by consumers looking for good value in a depressed global economy, Cruise Radio has risen to more than 125,000 weekly listeners. Ongoing weekly features highlighting the value of a cruise vacation as well as in-depth interviews with travel and cruise professionals have ensured Cruise Radio a solid position of authority in the cruise industry.

In addition to weekly webcasts, on-board Broadcast’s to date: Allure of the Seas, Jewel of the Seas, Carnival Magic, Carnival Liberty, Carnival Destiny, MSC Poesia, Holland America Line’s ms. Eurodam, Carnival Dream, Oasis of the Seas, Norwegian Epic, Celebrity Solstice, Celebrity Eclipse, Carnival Freedom, Carnival Fascination, Freedom of the Seas, Monarch of the Seas, Norwegian Sun, and Norwegian Sky.

For more information, visit http://www.cruiseradio.net

About TripInsurance.com

TripInsurance.com is the online resource for comprehensive, comprehensible, and affordable travel insurance. Most travelers really don’t understand the details and benefits of travel insurance, and buy based on recommendations from their travel agent or a third party. TripInsurance.com simplifies buying travel insurance by providing comparison shopping online for the best coverage at the lowest prices. TripInsurance.com is committed to making insurance terms easy to understand, providing the best available coverage categorized by customers’ specific needs, and allowing travelers to buy direct from leading underwriters to achieve savings of 40% or more. The company is fully licensed for Property and Casualty, Life, and Accident and Health insurance in all 50 states, and the staff are fully trained and licensed insurance professionals.

For more information, visit http://www.TripInsurance.com

Contact:
Dan Skilken
TripInsurance.com
(408) 215-2900
dan@tripinsurance.com

Tom Woolf
Gumas Advertising
(415) 259-5638
twoolf@gumas.com

Financial, Travel

Changes to International Student Health Insurance

April 13, 2011 nriolpr Leave a comment

The latest international student health insurance plan benefit and rate changes have been incorporated in the popular student insurance comparison engine at, www.zinternationalstudent.com. The website offers a wide range of international student insurance, exchange student insurance, and study abroad health insurance.

These plans are available for both foreign students enrolling at US universities and US students going overseas for study abroad programs. The website permits comparing plans from various carriers and makes it easy for users to identify unique benefits that make each plan different from the other.

The first quarter of 2011 has seen numerous changes in rates, benefits & exclusions and the latest update helps students and program coordinators shop for the best value insurance. For example, one of the popular plans in the J visa exchange student community saw a steep increase in rates for dependant children less than 5 years.

US students pursuing a study abroad program are forced to seek coverage outside of their regular domestic HMO or PPO plan because these plans offer very limited or no coverage outside the US. Besides, the international student insurance plans offer the medical evacuation and repatriation for returning home (these benefits are typically absent with HMO and domestic PPO plans).

If you’re coming to the United States under a student exchange program, you will be required to have a valid J1 insurance policy for the duration of the program. If you’re stay is of limited duration, then there are plans that cover trips as short as five days and can is renewable if you choose the right plan.

Chiranth Nataraj, CEO of International Services, Inc said, “it is important for students to check with student advisors on the latest minimum insurance requirements so that they can easily pick a plan that meets all the requirements. When one knows what is required then our website will help you pick a plan within 2 minutes”.

Sometimes, individual preferences go beyond the minimum requirements specified by the University. The discerning can seek out plans that cover preexisting conditions, pregnancies, mental health etc; while the cost conscious can purchase the bare minimum and save on premium.

Finding value in insurance premiums and benefits has been made easy by the updates at www.zinternationalstudent.com; the site remains invaluable for international students and their advisors.

Chiranth Nataraj

President, CEO

International Services Inc.

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