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Hunt
Valley, MD – June 2019 / Newsmaker Alert / Less
than two years since Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, many travelers
planning to visit the hurricane-susceptible island are opting not to purchase
travel insurance.
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A
new study by Arch RoamRight travel insurance shows 78% of surveyed travelers
headed for Puerto Rico indicated they did not purchase travel insurance.
The
results were collected in a survey of visitors to www.RoamRight.com.
Arch RoamRight, a leading provider of travel insurance in the United States,
asked visitors questions about their travel habits.
“We
know everyone’s travel style is different, but 78% of travelers indicating
they had not yet purchased travel insurance for a trip to Puerto Rico is
concerning,” said Cory Sobczyk, Vice President of Business Development
for Arch RoamRight.
“Travel
insurance for those traveling to Puerto Rico is essential,” said Mr. Sobczyk.
“Puerto Rico is a destination that is at risk during hurricane season and
in recent years suffered the effects of Hurricane Maria, the second deadliest
hurricane in American history.”
June
1 marks the start of hurricane season in the Atlantic.
Travel
insurance can provide coverage such as trip cancellation for those with
trips booked to destinations that may be affected by hurricanes. Travelers
should buy travel insurance early; for many packages, including those offered
by Arch RoamRight, coverage must be purchased before a storm is named.
Travel
insurance can also provide additional important benefits to travelers,
including emergency medical benefits and coverage for lost, stolen, or
damaged luggage.
Puerto
Rico is Back to a Hot Travel Destination
While
the results of the survey indicated a high percentage of travelers to Puerto
Rico are opting not to buy travel insurance, Arch RoamRight is seeing an
increase in the total number of customers visiting Puerto Rico when compared
to 2018. The number of travelers insured by Arch RoamRight going to Puerto
Rico is up 17% through May 2019 compared to the same period in 2018.
“We
are happy to see that Puerto Rico is once again a hot travel destination,”
said Mr. Sobczyk. “However, the results of our survey show us that the
travel insurance industry should do more to educate consumers on the merits
of travel insurance.”
Travel
agents who want to learn more about how travel insurance can help protect
their clients during hurricane season can attend a webinar on Tuesday,
June 18, 2019. More information can be found at www.RoamRight.com/hurricanes-2019.
About
RoamRight
RoamRight
(www.RoamRight.com), an Arch Insurance
brand based in Hunt Valley, Maryland, provides travel insurance to help
U.S. residents traveling around the world. RoamRight offers travel insurance
plans for leisure, business, student and group travelers taking both domestic
and international trips. From trip cancellation to travel medical insurance
plans and an award-winning mobile app and website, RoamRight is an industry
leader in innovation and technological solutions.
About
the Survey
These
results were collected in an interactive questionnaire posted on a RoamRight.com
blog post entitled “19 Things to Pack for Puerto Rico.” The survey was
live from March 4 to May 29, 2019 and received 1,071 responses. The purpose
of the survey was to gather information on travel habits. The survey and
its results are informal and not large enough to arrive at conclusions
that concretely summarize travel trends.
Media:
Arch
RoamRight
Tim
Dodge
443-279-1501 |