World’s Top Travel Destinations Also May Be Most Dangerous

MNUI.com – International Travel Accident Infographic Highlights Most Popular Locations and Bizarre Mishaps While Traveling Abroad



INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, December 16th 2010 [ME NewsWire]:

Travel & Leisure VII

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- HCC Medical Insurance Services, LLC(HCCMIS) has produced a humorous and innovative look at the risks of traveling, whether it’s a skiing accident or a volcanic eruption. Surprisingly, the United States ranks near the top of the list when it comes to both of these kinds of accidents. This international travel accident infographic on http://www.mnui.com/ shows the top travel accidents by destination, as well as the safest and most accident-prone countries. It also illustrates how accidents can happen anytime and anywhere in the world.


The infographic highlights the value of travel medical insurance, for foreign visitors or holiday travelers. Accidents or illness can happen anywhere, and the costs can be staggering. For instance, a single travel accident can cost tens of thousands of dollars to treat. Many travelers, though, are unaware that travel medical insurance can be purchased for less than $1 a day. If someone is into activities such as bungee jumping or skydiving, additional extreme sports coverage for engaging in those pursuits while traveling can be purchased for an additional cost.


As more people become aware of the importance of obtaining travel medical insurance while visiting or studying in another country, it becomes more important for companies like HCCMIS to embrace cutting-edge techniques for educating the online community. Mark Carney, CEO of HCCMIS, discusses this innovative way of educating travelers. “Our goal is to inform travelers of the need for travel medical insurance, whether they are working, traveling or studying abroad. Infographics like these allow someone new to our products to learn in a unique and interesting way.”


About HCCMIS

HCC Medical Insurance Services, LLC is a subsidiary of HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HCC), a leading international specialty insurance group with offices across the United States and in the United Kingdom, Spain, and Ireland. As of September 30, 2010, HCC had assets of $9.3 billion and shareholders' equity of $3.3 billion. HCC is rated “AA (Very Strong)” by Standard & Poor's. Additionally, HCC's major domestic insurance companies are rated “A+ (Superior)” by A.M. Best Company, “AA (Very Strong)” by Fitch Ratings and "A1 (Good Security)" from Moody's Investors Service, Inc.


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