Amex Partners with InsureMyTrip.com

June 26, 2007

American Express has announced a new partnership with InsureMyTrip(R).com, which will five the online service provider the right to offer packages of “Global Travel Shield(R), a collection of comprehensive travel insurance products, to U.S. residents – both Cardmembers and non-Cardmembers.”

Aditi Gokhale, American Express VP-Sales Strategy & Product Management, Card Services, said the new partnership would give potential travelers greater “peace of mind” by enabling Amex to provide the “Global Travel Shield benefits to a broader and relevant audience.”

The bulletin described two comprehensive packages of Global Travel Shield insurance products that will be available at InsureMyTrip.com, with prices starting at $32.00 per person, as follows:
Global Travel Shield Classic Plan– Includes 24-hour Travel Assistance, Emergency Medical Evacuation/Repatriation up to $25,000, Emergency Medical & Dental Expense up to $25,000, Baggage Loss up to $500, Baggage Delay up to $200, Airflight Insurance up to $100,000 and Trip Cancellation/Interruption coverage for up to 100 percent of the trip cost. The prices for the Classic Plan start at $32.00 per person.

Global Travel Shield Deluxe Plan– Includes 24-hour Travel Assistance, Emergency Medical Evacuation/Repatriation up to $100,000, Trip Delay up to $600 ($300/day), Emergency Medical & Dental Expense up to $100,000, Baggage Loss up to $2,000, Baggage Delay up to $500, Airflight Insurance up to $500,000 and Trip Cancellation/Interruption coverage for up to 100 percent of the trip cost. The prices for the Deluxe Plan start at $42.00 per person.

To obtain a quote or to purchase one of the Global Travel Shield packages available at InsureMyTrip.com, consumers can visit: http://insuremytrip.com/globaltravelshield/classic.html for the Global Travel Shield Classic Plan or http://insuremytrip.com/globaltravelshield/deluxe.html for the Global Travel Shield Deluxe Plan.

Consumers can also call InsureMyTrip.com’s customer service center at 800-487-4722, Monday-Friday 7 A.M. to Midnight, EST; Saturday 9 A.M. to 6 P.M., EST, and Sunday 11 A.M. to 6 P.M. EST for quotes and information.

Topics Mergers & Acquisitions

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