InsureMyTrip expects increase in demand for travel insurance for cruises in 2016

<!– Paragraph before: WARWICK, R.I., Feb. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ –InsureMyTrip, the nation’s leading travel insurance comparison website, expects demand for travel insurance to grow for cruises and are already seeing a steady increase in 2016, as more travelers are booking cruise vacations. The number of cruisers purchasing travel insurance in January increased 10 percent over the same month last year, according to InsureMyTrip. The jump comes as “wave season” begins the period from January to March, when cruise lines offer deals and promotions.

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WARWICK, R.I., Feb. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — InsureMyTrip, the nation’s leading travel insurance comparison website, expects demand for travel insurance to grow for cruises and are already seeing a steady increase in 2016, as more travelers are booking cruise vacations. The number of cruisers purchasing travel insurance in January increased 10 percent over the same month last year, according to InsureMyTrip. The jump comes as “wave season” begins — the period from January to March, when cruise lines offer deals and promotions.

<!– Paragraph before: "The data suggests that more cruisers are seeking to protect their trip investment with travel insurance and seeking products that are geared specifically for their needs. We anticipate this buying trend will continue, as travelers are now taking advantage of wave season deals and booking their next cruise," said Jim Grace, CEO of InsureMyTrip.

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<!– Paragraph After: "The data suggests that more cruisers are seeking to protect their trip investment with travel insurance and seeking products that are geared specifically for their needs. We anticipate this buying trend will continue, as travelers are now taking advantage of wave season deals and booking their next cruise," said Jim Grace, CEO of InsureMyTrip.

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“The data suggests that more cruisers are seeking to protect their trip investment with travel insurance and seeking products that are geared specifically for their needs. We anticipate this buying trend will continue, as travelers are now taking advantage of wave season deals and booking their next cruise,” said Jim Grace, CEO of InsureMyTrip.

<!– Paragraph before: According to a 2015 InsureMyTrip cruise travel survey, 800 US respondents revealed a growing need for additional coverage benefits to address travel inconveniences. The most common complaints from cruisers included:

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<!– Paragraph After: According to a 2015 InsureMyTrip cruise travel survey, 800 US respondents revealed a growing need for additional coverage benefits to address travel inconveniences. The most common complaints from cruisers included:

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According to a 2015 InsureMyTrip cruise travel survey, 800 US respondents revealed a growing need for additional coverage benefits to address travel inconveniences. The most common complaints from cruisers included:

<!– Paragraph before: Shipboard service disruptions
Example: When a fire, mechanical breakdown, or virus disrupts a cruise.

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<!– Paragraph After: Shipboard service disruptions
Example: When a fire, mechanical breakdown, or virus disrupts a cruise.

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Shipboard service disruptions
Example: When a fire, mechanical breakdown, or virus disrupts a cruise.

<!– Paragraph before: Port of call change
Example: when acruise line changes an itinerary prior to departure due to weather or other circumstances.

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<!– Paragraph After: Port of call change
Example: when acruise line changes an itinerary prior to departure due to weather or other circumstances.

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Port of call change
Example: when a cruise line changes an itinerary prior to departure due to weather or other circumstances.

<!– Paragraph before: Medical issues while traveling
Example: when a cruiser falls ill or is injured and requires emergency medical care while traveling.

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<!– Paragraph After: Medical issues while traveling
Example: when a cruiser falls ill or is injured and requires emergency medical care while traveling.

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Medical issues while traveling
Example: when a cruiser falls ill or is injured and requires emergency medical care while traveling.

<!– Paragraph before: In response, more insurance providers offered by InsureMyTrip are now offering additional benefits to address these types of travel inconveniences most commonly experienced by cruisers.

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<!– Paragraph After: In response, more insurance providers offered by InsureMyTrip are now offering additional benefits to address these types of travel inconveniences most commonly experienced by cruisers.

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In response, more insurance providers offered by InsureMyTrip are now offering additional benefits to address these types of travel inconveniences most commonly experienced by cruisers.

<!– Paragraph before: "There is some excellent product innovation being brought to the market now which is addressing the specific needs of cruisers," said Lynne Peters, insurance product manager for InsureMyTrip.

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<!– Paragraph After: "There is some excellent product innovation being brought to the market now which is addressing the specific needs of cruisers," said Lynne Peters, insurance product manager for InsureMyTrip.

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“There is some excellent product innovation being brought to the market now which is addressing the specific needs of cruisers,” said Lynne Peters, insurance product manager for InsureMyTrip.

<!– Paragraph before: "Insurance providers such as Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company are now providing shipboard service disruption, port of call change and pre-paid excursion reimbursement benefits. InsureandGo, another one of our providers, is also now offering a ship to shore evacuation benefit, to name just a few.”

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<!– Paragraph After: "Insurance providers such as Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company are now providing shipboard service disruption, port of call change and pre-paid excursion reimbursement benefits. InsureandGo, another one of our providers, is also now offering a ship to shore evacuation benefit, to name just a few.”

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“Insurance providers such as Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company are now providing shipboard service disruption, port of call change and pre-paid excursion reimbursement benefits. InsureandGo, another one of our providers, is also now offering a ship to shore evacuation benefit, to name just a few.” 

<!– Paragraph before: MORE: Travel insurance geared specifically for cruisers

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<!– Paragraph After: MORE: Travel insurance geared specifically for cruisers

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MORE: Travel insurance geared specifically for cruisers

<!– Paragraph before: For more information on types of plans available, visitInsureMyTrip.comor contact a licensed travel insurance agent at1-800-590-2650.

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<!– Paragraph After: For more information on types of plans available, visitInsureMyTrip.comor contact a licensed travel insurance agent at1-800-590-2650.

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For more information on types of plans available, visit InsureMyTrip.com or contact a licensed travel insurance agent at 1-800-590-2650.

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About InsureMyTrip:

<!– Paragraph before: InsureMyTripcompares travel insurance products from the most trusted providers in the industry.

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<!– Paragraph After: InsureMyTripcompares travel insurance products from the most trusted providers in the industry.

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InsureMyTrip compares travel insurance products from the most trusted providers in the industry.

<!– Paragraph before: InsureMyTrip's powerful unbiased comparison engine and thousands of reviews enable travelers to quote and buy the right travel insurance plan. The site is supported by award winning customer service and travel insurance agents licensed in all 50 states.

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<!– Paragraph After: InsureMyTrip's powerful unbiased comparison engine and thousands of reviews enable travelers to quote and buy the right travel insurance plan. The site is supported by award winning customer service and travel insurance agents licensed in all 50 states.

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InsureMyTrip’s powerful unbiased comparison engine and thousands of reviews enable travelers to quote and buy the right travel insurance plan. The site is supported by award winning customer service and travel insurance agents licensed in all 50 states.

<!– Paragraph before: Featured byConsumer Reports, and listed as a helpful website by the US Federal Consumer Information Center.

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<!– Paragraph After: Featured byConsumer Reports, and listed as a helpful website by the US Federal Consumer Information Center.

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Featured by Consumer Reports, and listed as a helpful website by the US Federal Consumer Information Center.

<!– Paragraph before: InsureMyTrip travel insurance experts are featured in national publications includingLos Angeles Times,New York Times, Washington Post, and Travel + Leisure.

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<!– Paragraph After: InsureMyTrip travel insurance experts are featured in national publications includingLos Angeles Times,New York Times, Washington Post, and Travel + Leisure.

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InsureMyTrip travel insurance experts are featured in national publications including Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Washington Post, and Travel + Leisure.

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