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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

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

Entertainment, Travel

TripInsurance.com Holds Second Conquer the World Sweepstakes to Offer Another Chance to Win a Dream Vacation Before Labor Day

July 18, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

Winner of First “Conquer the World” Sweepstakes to Use $5,000 Cash Prize to Take Her Family on a Search for Harry Potter in the British Isles.

LOS GATOS, Calif. (July 18, 2012) — TripInsurance.com, the most trusted online resource to help travelers find the trip coverage they need, today announced the start of its second “Conquer the World” sweepstakes, giving Facebook fans and Twitter followers a chance to win a $5,000 cash prize for a dream vacation trip or one of 50 “ultimate travel” duffel bags. The “Conquer the World” Sweepstakes starts today and will continue through August 27 at 11:00 a.m. PT.

This latest social media sweepstakes follows close on the heels of the first “Conquer the World” sweepstakes which ended June 25. Ronda Gorman of Illinois was the winner of the $5,000 grand prize, which she plans to use to take her family on a literary tour of the United Kingdom:

“My family is looking forward to traveling to England and Scotland for a Most Magical Journey influenced by the beloved Harry Potter novels,” Gorman said. “And also tossing in a few Sherlock Holmes sites, too, for a rabid fan also. What can I say? Teaching your children to read will give them the world!”

“We are delighted that TripInsurnace.com has been able to help the Gorman family take their dream vacation to England and Scotland, and we wanted to give another lucky family a chance to take their own dream trip before the summer was out,” said Dan Skilken, founder and CEO of TripInsurance.com. “This sweepstakes is our small way of rewarding our customers and loyal followers by helping them pay for a summer getaway, or giving them a chance to win a terrific travel bag.”

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 will receive an additional entry for every friend who enters on Facebook from an invitation to participate, and for every Twitter follower who enters through a link in their twitter feed. To be eligible, participants must be 18 years of age or older and legal residents or citizens of the United States.

The winner of the “Conquer the World” sweepstakes $5,000 cash prize is drawn at random. TripInsurance.com also will be giving away 50 second prize ultimate travel duffels made of water resistant heavy-duty “ballistic” nylon, valued at $50 each.

For more information about TripInsurance.com and the “#ConquertheWorld” sweepstakes, visit http://www.tripinsurance.com / http://www.facebook.com/TripInsurancecom/app_370986476280216 or http://promoshq.wildfireapp.com/twitter/233/contests/256981

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 Partners with Travel by Design to Create the Vacation of a Lifetime for Facebook Sweepstakes Winner

June 13, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

Leading Travel Insurance Provider Allies with Leading Custom Travel Planner to Offer Dream Vacation for “Conquer the World” Sweepstakes Grand Prize Winner.

LOS GATOS, Calif. (June 13, 2012) — TripInsurance.com, the most trusted online resource to help travelers find the trip coverage they need, is partnering with Travel by Design, a leading provider of custom travel services that cater to travelers who have a desire for epicurean, sports, adventure, and cultural experiences, to create a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience for the winner of TripInsurance.com’s “Conquer the World” sweepstakes.

The #ConquertheWorld sweepstakes runs through June 25, 2012, and the winner receives a cash prize of $5,000 to use toward a vacation trip or anything they like. As part of the prize, the winner can choose to have Travel by Design create a custom travel experience worth up to the value of the grand prize. Travel by Design specializes in creating unforgettable custom travel experiences such as unique culinary, special destination, sports packages, adventure packages, and special-interest experiences. For example, Travel By Design has created unique travel experiences for previous clients, including an eight-day Food & Wine Tour of the Amalfi Coast with Chef Shaun Doty; a four-day art excursion to New York City with the Sperlman College of Fine Arts; a 15-day Journey for Food Lovers to India with Chef Suvir Saran; and a nine-day culinary tour of Mexico with Chef Ivy Stark.

“When we created the #ConquertheWorld sweepstakes, our idea was to make it possible to give someone the kind of trip they would never dream of taking as a routine vacation,” said Dan Skilken, CEO and founder of TripInsurance.com. “We want to inspire people to travel, and partnering with Trip by Design allows us to offer some awesome travel experiences that you will never find anywhere else.”

“We are delighted to be asked to work with TripInsurance.com to support their #ConquertheWorld sweepstakes,” said Tammy Zacks, founder of Travel by Design. “Travel should be a unique experience for everyone, which is why we create one-of-a-kind travel experiences. And just as travel needs to be a unique experience, we know that individual travel insurance needs are unique as well, which makes this sweepstakes alliance a great partnership.”

TripInsurance.com’s #ConquertheWorld sweepstakes runs through June 25, 2012, and there is no fee or obligation to enter. Contestants simply visit the sweepstakes link on the TripInsurance.com home page, or visit TripInsurance.com on Facebook and click on the sweepstakes tab and accepting the Sweepstakes Application. 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. The winner will pay a minor booking fee of $500 for Travel by Design to develop their ideal vacation to fit their budget and time schedule. TripInsurance.com will also give away the ultimate travel duffle, a travel bag made of water-resistant heavy-duty “ballistic” nylon worth $50 each, to 50 winners as second prizes. To be eligible, participants must be 18 years of age or older and legal residents or citizens of the United States.

For more information about TripInsurance.com and the #ConquerTheWorld sweepstakes, visit http://www.tripinsurance.com, http://www.facebook.com/TripInsurancecom/app_370986476280216 or http://promoshq.wildfireapp.com/twitter/233/contests/225792.

About Travel by Design

Based in Atlanta, Travel by Design (TBD) was founded by Tammy Zacks, who applies her more than 15 years of experience designing corporate travel events to create hand-crafted, dream journeys for clients. Tammy understands that experiential travel needs to appeal to individual tastes and desires, and using her extensive contacts in the travel industry, Tammy is able to create authentic travel experiences that connect clients to a destination and its people.

For more information, visit them on the web at http://www.travelbydesigninc.com.

About TripInsurance.com

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 Offers Twitter and Facebook Followers More Chances to Win Conquer the World Sweepstakes

May 30, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

Leading Travel Insurance Provider Offers More Chances To Social Media Followers To Win $5,000 Cash Toward a Dream Trip.

LOS GATOS, Calif. (May 30, 2012) — TripInsurance.com, the most trusted online resource to help travelers find the trip coverage they need, has expanded its recently launched “Conquer the World” sweepstakes by offering Twitter followers additional chances to win a $5,000 cash prize for a dream vacation trip.

To enter the sweepstakes, participants simply go to TripInsurance.com and visit the sweepstakes link on the home page, or visit TripInsurance.com on Facebook. Twitter users get more chances to win by writing an original tweet about the sweepstakes; for every Twitter follower who enters through your tweet link, you get an extra chance to win. Sweepstakes entrants also will receive one additional entry into the drawing for each individual you invite to participate in the sweepstakes using the Invite a Friend option on Facebook; for every friend who enters the sweepstakes, you automatically receive an additional chance to win.

“More travelers are going online to research travel options and destinations, which is why we offer travel tips and alerts as well as competitive rates for travel insurance on our web site,” said Dan Skilken, founder and CEO of TripInsurance.com. “We launched the ‘#ConquerTheWorld’ sweepstakes to support our online followers with a chance to win $5,000 in cash toward their next vacation or anything they like. It’s our way of rewarding loyal customers who come back to us seeking unbiased advice on their best travel insurance options, as well as the best value and prices they’ll find on the Web.”

The #ConquerTheWorld sweepstakes runs through June 25 and features a random drawing for $5,000 in cash, as well as 50 chances to win the “ultimate travel” duffel bag. There is no purchase necessary to enter the TripInsurance.com #ConquerTheWorld sweepstakes. Participants simply enter the promotion online from Facebook, Twitter, or TripInsurance.com by clicking on the sweepstakes tab and accepting the Sweepstakes Application. 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.

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.

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
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