“We know that being able to travel with peace-of-mind is a key priority for all consumers and American Express' Global Travel Shield meets this critical need,” said Aditi Gokhale, vice president, Sales Strategy & Product Management, Card Services, American Express. “Our new partnership with InsureMyTrip.com enables us to provide the Global Travel Shield benefits to a broader and relevant audience.”

Two comprehensive packages of Global Travel Shield insurance products will be available at InsureMyTrip.com with prices starting at $32.00 per person:

• 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.

Each package offered at InsureMyTrip.com features the following travel-related insurances(2):

• Travel Assistance - Includes medical and legal referrals, ATM locators and visa assistance.
• Emergency Medical & Dental Expense - Covers the cost of emergency medical and dental services incurred while traveling.
• Emergency Medical Evacuation/Repatriation - Covers the cost of medical evacuation services as well as travel costs for a bedside visitor if a traveler is hospitalized for more than five days.
• Baggage Loss - Point-to-point protection for damaged, lost, or stolen baggage, including checked bags, carry-on bags and bags on hotel property.
• Baggage Delay - Covers the cost of necessary replacement items after a baggage delay at the traveler's destination site away from home.
• Airflight Insurance - Covers loss of life and serious accidental injuries, including those incurred while traveling on a scheduled airline flight, as well as to and from the airport.
• Trip Cancellation/Interruption - Reimbursement for nonrefundable costs if a trip is cancelled or interrupted due to a covered reason.
• Trip Delay - Covers the cost of hotel accommodations and other necessary expenses for up to two days if a flight is delayed or cancelled, or if a traveler misses a connection.

“We are very pleased to be working with American Express,” remarked Peter Evans, executive vice president of InsureMyTrip.com. “They have a strong brand and a comprehensive suite of products that will serve consumers well.”

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.

About InsureMyTrip.com
Established in 1995, InsureMyTrip.com is the leading, consumer-oriented on-line travel insurance aggregator worldwide. Featuring insurance comparisons from the top industry providers, InsureMyTrip.com is a unique, one-stop resource designed to meet consumers' comprehensive travel insurance needs all in a secure environment. InsureMyTrip.com also specializes in providing integrated technology solutions for the travel insurance industry, with over 2,000 private-labeled and co-branded travel-related websites around the globe. InsureMyTrip.com is headquartered in Warwick, RI with additional offices and data centers in Connecticut and New York.

About American Express
American Express Company (www.americanexpress.com) is a leading global payments, network and travel company founded in 1850.

(1). Underwritten by AMEX Assurance Company, Administrative Office, De Pere, Wisconsin.
(2). Coverage is subject to terms, conditions and exclusions of the program. For complete details visit www.globaltravelshield.com.