WARWICK, R.I., April
11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- InsureMyTrip, the nation's leading
travel insurance comparison website announced today it will now
offer travel insurance plans from AXA Assistance USA. InsureMyTrip customers can now view and
compare and buy plans from 28 top travel insurance providers,
making it the largest network of travel insurance plans and
providers in the U.S. marketplace.
"Millions of travelers trust the expertise of InsureMyTrip when
choosing the right insurance coverage. With the addition of AXA
travel insurance products, we can provide even more options for our
loyal customers. Trip cancellation policies, for example, generally
offer coverage for natural disasters, but AXA also provides unique
coverage for man-made disasters. It also offers unique benefits for
sports enthusiasts, including coverage for missed golf or ski days.
We believe these innovative products will appeal to our customers
and provide an additional benefit," says Jim Grace, CEO and President of
InsureMyTrip.
"AXA Assistance USA could not
be more delighted to begin the distribution of travel insurance
policies* through our partnership with InsureMyTrip," said Olivier
Van Poperinghe, CEO of AXA Assistance USA. "By combining our expertise in
assisting travelers through our global presence, quality coverage
for the unexpected, unparalleled service and InsureMyTrip's
unbiased and transparent comparison engine, we feel that we will
provide travelers a unique solution."
AXA Assistance USA offers
affordable comprehensive travel insurance options to protect
United States residents with
either domestic or international travel destinations. Plans include
coverage for emergency medical expenses, evacuation, trip
cancellation and interruption expenses, travel delay, baggage loss
and delay, and more for leisure travelers.
About AXA Assistance Group:
AXA Assistance (CS: FP) is among the top world leaders in providing
assistance, with 992 million Euros
annual revenues in 2012 and 8.5 million handled files.
Wholly-owned by the AXA Group, AXA Assistance is the global
specialist provider in emergency response as well as everyday
assistance in four business areas: Automotive, Travel, Health and
Home & Personal Services. Its 6,900 people are located in 34
countries and do business in over 200 countries. They are intended
to protect and reassure their customers by creating and providing
best-in-class solutions anywhere, anytime.
About AXA Assistance USA:
AXA Assistance USA is part of AXA
Assistance group and is headquartered in Chicago, IL since 1983. AXA Assistance
USA delivers travel, healthcare,
and concierge products through insurance companies, major credit
card associations, and directly to corporations and student groups.
For more information on AXA Assistance USA, please visit www.axa-assistance.us
About InsureMyTrip:
InsureMyTrip is the leading online travel insurance comparison site
featuring top products from the most trusted providers in the
industry. A trusted resource that serves millions of customers
worldwide, licensed insurance agents at InsureMyTrip help travelers
find the right insurance plan. Referenced as a helpful website by
U.S. Federal Consumer Information Center, InsureMyTrip offers one
of the industry's largest customer ratings and reviews forum and a
unique customer advocacy program that provides one-on-one
assistance to travelers before, during, and after their trip.
Established in 2000, InsureMyTrip is a division of IMT Services
Corporation and headquartered in Warwick,
R.I., with additional offices and data centers in
Connecticut and Oregon. Winner of the Bronze Stevie Award
(2014) in Contact Center of the Year (Up to 100 Seats) - Financial
Services Industries category. For more information on InsureMyTrip,
please visit www.insuremytrip.com.
*Travel insurance policies are underwritten by American Modern
Home Insurance Company
SOURCE InsureMyTrip
