James N. Grace

James (Jim) N. Grace III
Nationality U.S.
Education Lafayette College, Phillips Exeter Academy
Occupation CEO
Known for Founder and CEO of InsureMyTrip.com

James N. Grace is the founder and CEO of InsureMyTrip, the first and largest travel insurance aggregator website.[1] A travel insurance expert, Grace has been quoted extensively by the media, including CNN Money,[2]The Wall Street Journal,[3] and The New York Times.[4]

Career

From 1994 to 1999, Grace sold insurance through JN Grace & Co. while also watching how technology could change the travel and insurance industries.[5] On January 1, 2000, he launched InsureMyTrip. InsureMyTrip was the largest (in 2013) and first aggregator travel insurance website.[6] The company provides comparisons of plans and rates for approximately 27 insurers and over 390 plans.[1][7] It also provides travel insurance to consumers worldwide.[8]

Grace formerly served as President for the United States Travel Insurance Association.[9]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Halpert, Julie (March 30, 2014). "How to Shop for Travel Insurance". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  2. ↑ Max, Sarah (October 9, 2001). "Is Travel Insurance Worth It?". CNN Money. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  3. ↑ McCartney, Scott (May 19, 2011). "Coverage for When the Vacation Is Scrubbed". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  4. ↑ Stellin, Sarah (June 29, 2003). "In the Event of an Emergency". The New York Times. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  5. ↑ Sayles, Justin (July 1, 2006). "Peace of Mind for World Travelers". Providence Business News. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Garage Stories, May 2013". The Garage. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Travel Insurance Plans". InsureMyTrip.com. InsureMyTrip.com. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Company Overview, IMT Services Corporation". BloombergBusiness. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  9. ↑ Insurers See Millions in Claims by Travelers NYTimes Retrieved May 1, 2015.

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