KPLU 88.5 – June 10, 2011
June is one of the most popular months of the year to get married. That means brides-to-be are preparing for their long-awaited – and probably highly expensive – wedding day. While there are no guarantees for a successful marriage, a new type of business can guarantee the special day goes as planned.
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NEWS RELEASE
Travelers Study: Vendor, venue problems most frequent causes of wedding day mishaps for customers
New product enhancements ensure that unexpected glitches don’t ruin the ‘Big Day’
HARTFORD, Conn., March 7, 2011 – For the third consecutive year, vendor and venue problems remain the most frequent causes of wedding day mishaps for couples, according to an analysis of 2010 wedding insurance claims by Travelers (NYSE: TRV).
HARTFORD, Conn., July 3, 2007 – With more than 38,000 couples in TheKnot.com’s registry planning to wed next Saturday on the supposedly lucky 07/07/07, many couples are under the impression that luck—and love—will prevail.* Whether you’ve booked a fairytale castle or worked magic to finalize every last detail, weddings are a significant financial commitment with the average cost now reaching $27,000 each.** That’s why Travelers is encouraging even the luckiest of brides and grooms to consider the Wedding Protector PlanSM, an insurance policycovering weddings.
Vendor and Venue Mishaps Top List of Wedding Insurance Claims in Faltering Economy Majority of claims tied to wedding cancellations, bankrupt venues, no-show vendors; Travelers urges couples and parents to review insurance options
HARTFORD, Conn., Mar. 2, 2009
More than 40 percent of all Travelers’ wedding insurance claims filed during the past two years involved unforeseen problems with vendors and venues, some of which went bankrupt in the worsening economy, according to data released by The Travelers Companies (NYSE: TRV).
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