2008-07-16 03:57:06 -

www.ambest.com - Consumers can learn helpful tips about travel insurance by visiting a new multi-media feature available at A.M. Best Company's Consumer Insurance Center.

This latest feature in the on-going consumer-orientated series helps explain what travel insurance is and why consumers may or may not need it. It also features tips on how to get the most out of

your travel insurance policy, as well as potential pitfalls. For instance, many travelers may not realize their medical coverage does not extend to other countries. Also, travelers may not be covered for medical conditions unless they purchased the travel insurance policy within two weeks of making their initial down payment on the trip.

Upcoming features will discuss what's new in homeowners, health and life insurance as well as retirement products.

Your information resource about buying insurance as well as the financial stability of the insurance companies that sell those products is available at www.ambest.com/consumer.

Founded in 1899, A.M. Best Company is a global full-service credit rating organization dedicated to serving the financial and health care service industries, including insurance companies, banks, hospitals and health care system providers. For more information, visit www.ambest.com.

A.M. Best Company
Marilyn Ostermiller, 908-439-2200, ext. 5562
Assistant Vice President, Communications
marilyn.ostermiller@ambest.com