InsureMyTrip for Education enhances products in response to current global events

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Sep 20, 2016, 10:20 ET

WARWICK, R.I., Sept. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- InsureMyTrip for Education announces enhancements and new benefits to the Academic Explorer series underwritten by Nationwide®, reacting to current global unrest and terrorism.

"We have been watching the market intently, identifying trends and listening to the schools we work with very carefully," stated Jim Grace CEO of InsureMyTrip.com. "We believe that the new coverages and enhanced benefits that we have developed as a result of our research will provide meaningful protection to the education marketplace."

New benefits:

Political and Security Evacuation coverage is now available (in most states)
Coverage under Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption if there is a delay in obtaining a passport or visa and the delay causes you to lose 50% or more of your trip is now available (in most states).

Product enhancements:

Broadened terrorism coverage
Decreased travel delay to 6 hours
Expanded family member definition

How to Get Started

Colleges, universities, and K-12 (public and private) schools interested in learning more about travel insurance plans offered by InsureMyTrip For Education can visit the following webpage for more information: http://www.insuremytrip.com/education or call 1-877-266-0741.

About Nationwide

Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the U.S. and is rated A+ by both A.M. Best and Standard & Poor's. The company provides a full range of insurance and financial services, including auto, commercial, homeowners, farm and life insurance; public and private sector retirement plans, annuities and mutual funds; banking and mortgages; excess & surplus, specialty and surety; pet, motorcycle and boat insurance. For more information, visit www.nationwide.com.

About InsureMyTrip:

InsureMyTrip for Education features trip cancellation, trip interruption, and comprehensive plans for the higher education and K-12 student travel markets. It is a division of 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 and featured by Consumer Reports, 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 http://www.insuremytrip.com.

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