Costa Concordia: How Travel Insurance Can Help

WARWICK, R.I., Jan. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- At InsureMyTrip.com, we are deeply saddened by the recent and tragic events aboard the Costa Concordia. We have reached out to our customers who have been affected, and we are also reaching out to the broader audience to share some information about the role of travel insurance in a disaster like this. View video here.

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Travel insurance is a safety net when trouble like this happens and InsureMyTrip offers a wide selection of quality insurance options, all with important benefits that can help travelers when they need it most.

Trip Cancellation Package Policies: are the most comprehensive plans available including coverage for trip interruption, travel medical, emergency medical evacuation, 24-hour assistance, and in the unfortunate case of a fatality, accidental death benefits as well.

Travel Medical: providing emergency medical coverage in the event of injury or illness, travel medical insurance policies are the most popular plans purchased by travelers going abroad. These plans also provide emergency medical evacuation coverage for transport to a proper care facility and can be purchased for travel up to a year in length.

Medical Evacuation: This coverage can be purchased as a stand alone policy or it may be included in comprehensive travel policies. It provides evacuation to the nearest appropriate care facility or, in some cases, to your hospital of choice depending on the company and plan.

InsureMyTrip.com's Customer Care representatives are standing by to help you with all of your travel insurance questions or concerns seven days a week, 365 days a year. Visit us at www.insuremytrip.com or call (800)-487-4722 for assistance.

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About InsureMyTrip:

Established in 2000, InsureMyTrip is a leading online travel insurance aggregator worldwide.  Featuring insurance comparisons from the top industry providers, InsureMyTrip is a one-stop resource designed to meet travelers' comprehensive insurance needs all in a secure environment. Enhancing the insurance buying experience, InsureMyTrip features a Customer Ratings & Reviews community forum for traveler feedback, discussion and information exchange. InsureMyTrip also specializes in providing custom retail and wholesale travel insurance solutions in the education and mission travel markets. InsureMyTrip is headquartered in Warwick, R.I., with additional offices and data centers in Connecticut and Oregon.

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