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With International Terrorism in the Spotlight, Travel Insurance Can Help Ease Some Fears

October 23, 2011 admin One comment

With International Terrorism in the Spotlight, Travel Insurance Can Help Ease Some Fears










(PRWEB) October 8, 2005

PRWEB) October 8, 2005 — With international terrorism rearing its ugly head yet again, travelers are unnerved at the prospect of going away. Another set of terrorist attacks in the island of Bali have put a damper on many travel plans. Sadly, terrorism has become a world-wide concern, but there are options available to help travelers protect themselves and their families. Travel insurance offers a refund of your trip cost in case of a terrorist act in the city that is part of your itinerary.

When it comes to terrorism insurance, there are three main coverages that insure a safe trip: Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.


Insurance companies offer protection up to 100% of your trip cost under coverage of Trip Cancellation, if you need to cancel your trip in case of terrorism. Coverage starts at midnight from your purchase date and covers you up to your date of departure. Travelers should keep in mind that there are many other valid reasons that exist for canceling a trip.

Trip Interruption covers you in the event your trip gets interrupted and you are forced to head back home prematurely. Up to 150% of your total trip cost is protected since unscheduled flights are more expensive than scheduled ones.

Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance, often known as AD&D, offers coverage in case of an accidental death. Coverage begins at $ 10,000 and can go up to $ 1 million.

Visit http://www.totaltravelinsurance.com/terrorism-insurance.asp for more detailed information.

Alex Velinov, President of Total Travel Insurance, says, “Since 9/11, we have been feeling a little safer domestically. Traveling internationally has been another story. Areas that are frequently visited by Americans such as Europe, Israel and parts of Asia had a string of terrorism attacks. Although, travel insurance is not a perfect solution, several options are available. Insurance will reimburse your trip investment in case of your travels were disrupted or provide medical treatment and evacuation in case you get injured. We even found a company that will insure your life while traveling to world’s hot sports including Afghanistan, Iraq and Israel.”

Total Travel Insurance is the only company that keeps its customers informed of latest developments in travel insurance:

Information about all major travel insurance companies can be found here http://www.totaltravelinsurance.com/travel-insurance-company-list.asp

Airline and cruise lines that are nearing bankruptcy, and are not covered can be found here http://www.totaltravelinsurance.com/bankruptcy-insurance.asp

Latest developments regarding inclement weather affecting coverage can be found here http://www.totaltravelinsurance.com/hurricane.asp

About Total Travel Insurance

Total Travel Insurance (http://www.totaltravelinsurance.com) is a New York-based travel insurance agency. We are licensed to sell travel insurance, flight accident, life insurance, evacuation and health insurance products.

CONTACT:

Kara Cayman

TotalTravelInsurance.com

45 Park Terrace W, Ste 3-G

New York, NY 10034

Toll Free: (866) 226-7500

Fax:         (240) 363-8438

Web site: http://www.totaltravelinsurance.com


Email:     info@totaltravelinsurance.com

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Coverage Alert for Egypt Civil Unrest from Travel Insured International

April 2, 2011 admin One comment

Coverage Alert for Egypt Civil Unrest from Travel Insured International










East Hartford, CT (Vocus/PRWEB) February 02, 2011

Travel Insured policy holders who purchased coverage prior to January 28th and whose itineraries include Egypt may be eligible for Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption or Trip Delay benefits. Please refer to the specific terms and conditions of the specific policy purchased as eligibility for coverage varies based upon the specific policy form, terms, conditions and exclusions. For insured passengers who purchased Cancel for Any Reason coverage, we remind you that cancellations must be made 48 or more hours prior to scheduled departure and payment is limited to 75% of the non-refundable trip cost up to the stated policy maximum limit.

Travel Insured offers all of our customers’ immediate access to our Assistance Services for emergency travel arrangements and concierge service. Insured clients who purchased our Worldwide Trip Protector Gold policy may also be eligible for Political Evacuation Coverage (only applicable for policies purchase on or after April 29, 2010).

Travel Insured is closely monitoring the situation. We advise our customers to change/adjust their travel schedules as best they can. The situation may change quickly, so please continue to check with your travel supplier and with us at Travel Insured at 1-800-243-3174.

Travel Insured International (http://www.travelinsured.com) is based in East Hartford, Connecticut. Coverage is underwritten by Arch Insurance Company (a Missouri corporation, NAIC #11150) with offices located in Jersey City, NJ. Not all insurance products or coverage are available in all jurisdictions. Coverage is subject to actual policy language.

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Squaremouth Names Top Travel Insurance Providers for 2010

March 1, 2011 admin One comment

Squaremouth Names Top Travel Insurance Providers for 2010











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St Pete Beach, FL (Vocus/PRWEB) February 24, 2011

Squaremouth names Travelex and Travel Insured International as top travel insurance providers for 2010, based on number of policies sold and premium volume sold. Travelex ranked first in number of policies sold, while Travel Insured ranked first in premium volume sold. “These two providers are sharing the number one spot again this year; however, 2011 is shaping up to be very different,” says Chris Harvey, CEO of Squaremouth.com, America’s fasting growing comparison website for travel insurance.

Squaremouth offers its customers a snap shot of the travel insurance industry. Travelers are able to compare policies from multiple companies and choose which policy is best. Since customers are able to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of a policy before a purchase, they will receive better policies for less money. “We have grown 10-fold in the last five years, and we still see consistency in sales distribution,” says Harvey. “Our top five providers have remained fairly constant.”

Travel Insured experienced the most significant increase last year, largely resulting from policy changes on April 28, 2010. “We may see Travel Insured at number one for both categories in 2011,” says Harvey. After reviewing their pricing models, Travel Insured rearranged their age brackets and pricing structure to be more competitive. Since the changes have been made, Travel Insured has experienced substantial growth. They are now leading by eight percent in both categories for 2011.

Squaremouth has provided an overview of travel insurance market trends for 2010. The data provided cover sales statistics for many of the 23 travel insurance carriers that are available through Squaremouth.

Best performing providers during 2010 for number of policies sold

1 – Travelex

2 – Travel Insured

3 – CSA

4 – Travel Guard

5 – Seven Corners

Best performing providers during 2010 for premium volume sold

1 – Travel Insured

2 – Travelex

3 – Travel Guard

4 – CSA

5 – Seven Corners

Best performing providers during 2010 for travelers 60 and over

1 – Travel Insured

2 – CSA

3 – Travel Guard

4 – Travelex

5 – Seven Corners

Best performing providers during 2010 for travelers 59 and under

1 – Travelex

2 – Travel Insured

3 – Travel Guard

4 – CSA

5 – Seven Corners

About Squaremouth

Squaremouth is America’s fastest growing travel insurance comparison site, helping customers instantly quote, compare and buy policies from every major carrier. Squaremouth has web sites in the US and UK, and an extensive network of partner sites worldwide. The company is headquartered in St Pete Beach, FL., with offices in Fort Wayne, IN. Visit Squaremouth.com or Squaremouth.co.uk.

About our Zero Complaint Guarantee

The cornerstone of our commitment to customers is Squaremouth’s guarantee to remove any company from our website if there is a customer complaint that cannot be resolved to our satisfaction. Squaremouth offers the broadest selection of insurance with an emphasis on quality and follow-up care in companies featured. We also factor in independent evaluation from the insurance industry watchdog AM Best.

Squaremouth offers products from the following travel insurance carriers:

Air Ambulance Card, CSA, Global Alert Admin, Global Rescue, Global Underwriters, HCC, HTH Worldwide, IMG, ITravelInsured, Medex, Medjet Assist, MH Ross, On Call International, Seven Corners, Travel Guard, Travel Insurance Services, Travel Insured, Travelers Liberty, Travelex, TravelSafe and USA Assist.

AVAILABLE TOPIC EXPERT:

Chris Harvey

charvey(at)squaremouth(dot)com

Toll-free (800) 240-0369

Direct (727) 490-5802

U.S. travel insurance – http://www.squaremouth.com

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Foreign & Commonwealth Office Finds that Many UK Travellers Spend more on Airport Items than on Travel Insurance

January 28, 2011 admin One comment

Foreign & Commonwealth Office Finds that Many UK Travellers Spend more on Airport Items than on Travel Insurance










London, UK (PRWeb UK) September 7, 2010

According to recent research by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO), the average UK traveller spends an average of £12 at the airport on magazines and sweets – almost double the cost of a single-trip travel insurance policy . However, Post Office Travel Insurance has found that a significant proportion of UK holidaymakers are willing to risk travelling without travel insurance.

According to Post Office Travel Insurance research, as many as 20 per cent of travellers fail to take out travel insurance before leaving the UK . Although holidaymakers may think they are saving money by forgoing travel insurance, Post Office Travel Insurance reminds travellers that they risk substantial unforeseen costs if they cut back on this necessity.

Travel insurance should be an essential component of any trip, with unexpected flight cancellations, medical costs, and loss or damage to baggage all covered by a Post Office Travel Insurance. Post Office Travel Insurance advises all holidaymakers to ensure they are well prepared by researching and taking out suitable travel insurance before going away.

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Post Office Travel Insurance Gives Peace of Mind to Festive Travellers

January 10, 2011 admin One comment

Post Office Travel Insurance Gives Peace of Mind to Festive Travellers










London, UK (PRWeb UK) November 24, 2010

In a new report, website Cheapflights.co.uk has offered holidaymakers tips on how to make the upcoming festive travel season a little less stressful. The suggestions include leaving enough time for travel to the airport and picking flight times carefully. Post Office Travel Insurance adds that any UK holidaymakers planning Christmas travel also should not forget their travel insurance.

Post Office Travel insurance reminds UK travellers that travel insurance should be an essential component of any trip. Unexpected flight cancellations and loss or damage to baggage, for example, are all covered by a Post Office Travel Insurance policy. Post Office Travel Insurance also advises all holidaymakers to ensure they are fully prepared by researching and taking out suitable travel insurance before going away.

If taking an overnight flight, UK travellers also need make sure that a single trip travel insurance policy covers for all days of travel including the date they arrive back in the UK, rather than up until the day they take off from their chosen destination. For those holidaymakers who may be taking more than one holiday in the coming year, Post Office Travel Insurance suggests considering a multi-trip annual travel insurance policy.

Additionally, Post Office Travel Insurance reminds travellers who are taking gifts with them to celebrate the holidays, ensure that their single trip travel insurance policy or annual travel insurance policy covers these items.

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Nearly a Third of UK Travellers Take Winter Sports Breaks without Holiday Insurance

January 6, 2011 admin One comment

Nearly a Third of UK Travellers Take Winter Sports Breaks without Holiday Insurance










(PRWeb UK) December 23, 2010

As UK holidaymakers prepare to head for the slopes this winter, new research from the Foreign Office reveals that almost a third (31%) of people in the UK admit to not taking out travel insurance for their winter sports holidays .

Post Office Travel Insurance is urging those hitting the slopes to review their travel insurance cover before departing. Skiers who travel without travel insurance or with inadequate travel insurance for their proposed winter sports activities cover could face some hefty bills if they suffer an accident while on holiday.

Post Office Travel Insurance reminds holidaymakers to check to make sure any travel insurance covers any winter sports activity they might partake in is fully covered.

Many standard travel insurance policies do not cover winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding. However, travel insurance providers such as the Post Office do offer additional ski and winter sports travel insurance cover on top of standard travel insurance cover.

As skiers head off the slopes, Post Office Travel Insurance advises UK holidaymakers to consider their travel insurance policy requirements. For those taking more than one holiday this year if then an annual multi-trip travel insurance policy (including the additional winter sports cover) could prove a cheaper option than several single-trip travel insurance policies.

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ABTA Research Finds Many UK Holidaymakers Travel Without Holiday Insurance

November 4, 2010 admin One comment

ABTA Research Finds Many UK Holidaymakers Travel Without Holiday Insurance










(PRWeb UK) January 11, 2011

According to ABTA’s Consumer Trends research , 19 per cent of UK holidaymakers head aboard without any travel insurance cover, with 17 per cent believing it is ‘not important’ to take out holiday insurance.

Furthermore, some 55 per cent of UK holidaymakers said they do not purchase travel insurance when holidaying in the UK.

Post Office Travel Insurance strongly advises UK travellers to consider their holiday insurance options before heading away, whether on an overseas break or domestically. Travel insurance can of course be vital in providing cover in case travel plans are disrupted through flight or train cancellations.

Post Office Travel Insurance reminds UK travellers that, while the EHIC card will protect against medical costs incurred when travelling within the European Union, it does not provide against repatriation costs The Foreign and Commonwealth Office advises that UK holidaymakers have adequate travel insurance cover in place in case medical treatment is required abroad.

Post Office Travel Insurance reminds any travellers planning on taking their holidays in the UK, that travel insurance is still important. For domestic breaks, Post Office Travel Insurance reminds holidaymakers that travel insurance can cover such potential problems as luggage theft or travel cancellations. A Post Office travel insurance policy will provide cover for UK travellers for domestic travel, as long as the UK break includes 2 nights of pre-booked accommodation.

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England Cricket Fans Prepare for Ashes Defence

October 29, 2010 admin One comment

England Cricket Fans Prepare for Ashes Defence










London, UK (PRWeb UK) November 17, 2010

With the Ashes series between England and Australia starting on 25 November, Post Office Travel Insurance is reminding England fans planning on making the trip to Australia to watch the cricket to make sure they have adequate travel insurance in place.

The last time the Ashes was held in Australia in 2006, an estimated 42,000 England fans made the trip to support England . Post Office Travel Insurance advises those planning on making the trip this month to ensure they have a suitable travel insurance policy in place before they depart.

Post Office Travel Insurance reminds travellers that travel insurance is an important component of any holiday.

Post Office Travel Insurance advises that should the unexpected happen whilst on holiday, not having travel insurance cover could prove to be a costly mistake. For example, Post Office Travel Insurance covers flight cancellations, theft and lost baggage, all which could save a potentially expensive payout.

The Post Office reminds England fans that with adequate travel insurance in place, they can relax and enjoy the feast of cricket on show in full voice and with peace of mind.

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UK Interest in Cruise Holidays on the Rise

June 26, 2010 admin One comment

UK Interest in Cruise Holidays on the Rise










(PRWeb UK) December 17, 2010

Recent figures released by the European Cruise Council(1) report that UK cruise passengers are expected to top 1.65 million in 2010. This is an increase of more than seven per cent on 2009 figures.

With these statistics indicating increased interest in cruise holidays, Post Office Travel Insurance reminds UK travellers about the need for the correct travel insurance policies for all the destinations they will be visiting on their trip. With many cruise ships making multiple stops, Post Office Travel Insurance advises customers to check that their travel insurance policy includes provision for all countries visited and that no ports of call on the trip are specifically excluded from travel insurance cover.

Additionally, with the number of UK cruise passengers on the increase, Post Office Travel Insurance recommends that travellers check their holiday insurance policies to ensure that it is in date and the travel insurance is still valid.

Post Office Travel Insurance also advises that holidaymakers research all travel insurance policy options available. For example, if a traveller is likely to go on more than one holiday in a year, Post Office Travel Insurance suggests it could be a better value to take out annual multi-trip travel insurance rather than just a single trip travel insurance policy.

(1) http://www.e-tid.com/News-Home/British-ports-see-record-passenger-numbers.aspx

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Almost a third head to the slopes without travel insurance

June 25, 2010 admin One comment

Almost a third head to the slopes without travel insurance










London, UK (Vocus/PRWEB) 6 April 2011

Research from the Foreign Office has revealed that 31 per cent of UK travellers admit to heading off to the slopes without investing in travel insurance. The Post Office urges UK end of season skiers to remember the importance of adequate travel insurance on any holiday, particularly on activities like

skiing and snowboarding.

Many standard travel insurance policies do not cover sports such as skiing and snowboarding. However, travel insurance providers such as the Post Office do offer additional ski and other extreme sports travel insurance cover on top of standard travel insurance cover.

Post Office Travel Insurance reminds holidaymakers that a simple check to make sure any travel insurance covers any sporting activity they might partake in could avoid a potentially costly payout.

The Post Office offers a range of travel insurance policies for those heading on an end of season skiing break, including single trip and annual travel insurance. Specialist travel insurance policies will ensure that you are covered against a range of possible issues, from injury to lost or damaged equipment.

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