Winter Storm Nika Highlights Importance of Travel Insurance, According to MH Ross Travel Insurance Services

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- As Winter Storm Nika continues to create travel problems from the West to the Plains, Great Lakes and Northeast into Wednesday, travelers are reminded of the importance of travel insurance.

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According to the National Weather Service, the storm is predicted to produce "heavy snow from central Kansas through the Ohio Valley and Northeast; heavy ice accumulation from Arkansas into the Ohio River Valley and Mid-Atlantic; and heavy rainfall with possible flooding for parts of the Ohio and Tennessee River Valleys". This extreme weather will affect some regions that already experienced travel problems due to Winter Storm Maximus in the last several days.

In fact, the combination of these winter storms is causing school closings across the country. With more snow in the forecast, schools may be forced to extend their school year.

It's important to ask, "Will these school year extensions ruin my family's upcoming vacation?"

Most people are aware that travel insurance provides coverage for a variety of unforeseen reasons including: illness; medical and non-medical emergencies; travel delays and cancellations. However, most travelers are unaware that travel insurance can also provide coverage if their trip needs to be delayed or cancelled due to a school year extension.

MH Ross offers coverage for this very reason in all of their travel insurance plans. By purchasing travel insurance, travelers can better prepare themselves for the unexpected parts of travel.

About MH Ross
MH Ross Travel Insurance Services, Inc. is a travel insurance company that provides plans designed to cover travelers, their belongings and the cost of their travel arrangements against a variety of unforeseeable reasons.

MH Ross designed its first custom travel insurance program in 1961, beginning a long and prosperous relationship with the travel industry.

In January of 2009, they became a Trip Mate member company, joining one of the industry's largest and most respected administrators of travel insurance programs.

Their team of experienced specialists and technical experts in the travel insurance industry work together to provide prompt and professional service. They strive to anticipate travelers' needs and solve problems before they occur.