G1G Insurance Services: Lets you browse a selection of policies, from medical and trip insurance protection plans for individuals, to group insurance. (www.g1g.com; 1-800-257-7718)

InsureMyTrip.com: Offers more than 100 plans from 18 insurance providers, but also publishes useful tips about travel safety. (www.insuremytrip.com; 1-800-487-4722)

SquareMouth: Offers online applications that help travelers "easily and instantly" compare

all the major travel insurance plans. (www.squaremouth.com; 1-800-240-0369)

Travel Insurance Center: Offers Policy Picker, a tool that helps you compare travel insurance packages. (www.travelinsurancecenter.com; 1-866- 979-6753)

Travel Insurance Services: Offers a variety of products, from annual travel medical insurance to medical coverage for frequent trips. (www.travelinsure.com; 1-800-937-1387)

CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT