Travel Insured Updates Worldwide Trip Protector

Travel Insured International has responded to travelers needs for quality coverage at affordable prices with updates to their Worldwide Trip Protector Plans.  Improved coverage, new options and updated pricing are available beginning April 29th.

East Hartford, CT, April 29, 2010 – Travel Insured International (www.travelinsured.com ) has upgraded its Worldwide Trip Protector line of travel insurance plans to offer travelers more choices for stronger coverage to match their needs as they face the challenges posed by today’s unpredictable travel risks. In a travel world fraught with illness outbreaks, financial uncertainties, stormy weather, and disruptive natural disasters, Travel Insured is taking steps to protect travelers’ hard-earned travel investments from being lost to the unpredictable elements that can collide with their vacation plans.

Travel Insured includes four choices of plans, each with options, within the Worldwide Trip Protector line:

Worldwide Trip Protector Gold is recommended for the most comprehensive coverage and highest benefit limits to protect prepaid vacation investments. The Gold plan sets the Travel Insured standard for travel insurance coverage:

• Up to 30 days from initial trip deposit to buy a plan with a Pre-existing Medical Conditions waiver and  Bankruptcy and Default coverage; or to choose one of the optional coverage upgrades, Cancel for Any Reason or Cancel for Work Reasons .
• Trip Cancellation coverage that includes benefits when a covered Trip Delay causes a traveler to miss 50% or more of his or her trip.
• Includes primary coverage for Emergency Medical Expense, Travel Accident Protection and Baggage Protection.
• Includes Renters Collision insurance.
• A Medical Upgrade is available for up to $100K in coverage.
• Business Concierge Services are included under the Assistance Services with web conferencing, emergency communications, equipment repair, locating office services, and trip delay information.

Worldwide Trip Protector provides the right protection choice for those still seeking comprehensive coverage but with lower benefit limits and premiums.

• Up to 21 days from initial trip deposit to buy a plan with Pre-Existing Medical Conditions Waiver, and Trip Cancellation covering a travel supplier bankruptcy and default; or to buy one of the optional coverage upgrades for Cancel for Any Reason or Cancel for Work.
• All kids under 18 are free when traveling with, and listed on the same application with, an insured adult  family member
• Trip Cancellation includes benefits when a covered Trip Delay causes a traveler to miss 50% or more of his or her trip.
• Emergency Medical Expense of up to $50,000K coverage with option to upgrade for primary Medical Expense coverage with $100K limits.
•  New feature for Baggage upgrade with primary coverage that includes Business Concierge Services.

Worldwide Trip Protector Lite is for budget-minded travelers seeking essential, family-friendly coverage at the most affordable premiums.

• One child under 18 is free for each related adult traveling on the same plan and paying for the same coverage.
• Options available to buy an Emergency Medical Expense upgrade, Cancel for Work Reasons, Sports Coverage and Renters Collision insurance.
• Includes Trip Cancellation or Trip Interruption benefits for the death or hospitalization of your host at your destination.

Worldwide Trip Protector Lite Expanded is for travelers seeking the savings of a Lite plan plus additional coverage that includes:

• Up to 14 days from initial trip deposit to buy a plan with Pre-Existing Medical Conditions Waiver and travel supplier bankruptcy and default.
• School Year Extension, Missed Connection and Changed Itinerary coverage
• One child under 18 is free for each related adult traveling on the same plan and paying for the same coverage.
• Trip Cancellation or Trip Interruption benefits for the death or hospitalization of your host at your destination.
• Options available to buy an Emergency Medical Expense upgrade, Cancel for Work Reasons, Sports Coverage or Renters Collision insurance.

Travel Insured International offers its industry leading customer care and claims service with every plan, along with our Worldwide Emergency Travel Assistance, available 24/7 anywhere that our traveling policyholders find themselves in need. 

For additional information, or to ask questions about any the updated plans, please contact your Travel Insured Regional Sales Representative. You can also visit Travel Insured's travel insurance web site, or speak to a friendly, knowledgeable Travel Insured customer care professional at 1-800-343-3174 who can help you find the best plan to fit your client’s travel insurance needs.

About Travel Insured International

Travel Insured International, based in E. Hartford, CT, was founded in 1993 by the foresight of insurance industry executive Peter Gehris when he acquired the travel protection division of the Travelers Insurance Company. Coverage is underwritten by Arch Insurance Company (a Missouri corporation, NAIC #11150) with executive offices located in New York, NY. Arch Insurance is rated A (“Excellent”) for financial strength by the insurance rating service A.M. Best. Not all insurance products or coverage is available in all jurisdictions. Coverage is subject to actual policy language.

Travel Insured International
52-S Oakland Ave.
E. Hartford, CT 06128-0568