Allianz Global Assistance Named Best Travel Insurance Company in 2018 TravelAge West WAVE Awards
Allianz Global Assistance USA, a leading provider of travel insurance and travel assistance*, has been named Best Travel Insurance Company in the 2018 TravelAge West WAVE Awards. This is the company’s second consecutive win as favorite travel insurance provider in the prestigious WAVE Awards.
More than 5,000 travel agent professionals throughout the 15 Western states and readers of TravelAge West voted on the best-of-the-best from a list of Editor’s Pick award recipients that were chosen after careful review by TravelAge West Editor-in-Chief Kenneth Shapiro and the editorial team of TravelAge West. Review methods included product analysis, on-site visits, a survey of a select group of travel agents and online research.
“This award gala has come to be the event of the year in the travel industry in the West… as travel agents in the West support their favorite suppliers,” said Shapiro. “We’re proud to serve our audience by giving them a chance to acknowledge the great companies they work with every day when planning amazing vacations.”
“We’re honored to be named best travel insurance provider two years in a row by TravelAge West,” said Richard Aquino, Vice President of Sales at Allianz Global Assistance USA. “We work hard in supporting travel agents so they can give their clients the best protection and travel experience. So when more than five thousand travel agents, including many of our partners, recognize us for an award like this, it’s even more gratifying.”
More than 160 companies, individuals and destinations were celebrated by the readers of TravelAge West as part of the TravelAge West WAVE (Western Agents' Votes of Excellence) Awards held June 14 in Marina del Rey, Calif., at The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey. Honorees were recognized in 69 categories that spanned the cruise, tour operator, airline, hotel and resort, rail vacation, travel insurance and destination travel fields. The annual awards gave travel agents in the Western U.S. the opportunity to recognize the outstanding qualities and services of their travel supplier partners. For a full list of winners, visit www.travelagewest.com/Wave/Winners.
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Allianz Global Assistance USA (AGA Service Company) is a leading consumer specialty insurance and assistance company. We provide insurance to 35 million customers annually and are best known for our Allianz Travel Insurance plans. In addition to travel insurance, Allianz Global Assistance USA offers tuition insurance, event ticket protection, registration protection for endurance events and unique travel assistance services such as international medical assistance and concierge services. The company also serves as an outsource provider for in-bound call center services and claims administration for property and casualty insurers and credit card companies.
To learn more about Allianz Travel Insurance, please visit allianztravelinsurance.com or Like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/AllianzTravelInsuranceUS.
* Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply to all plans. Plans are available only to U.S. residents. Not all plans are available in all jurisdictions. For a complete description of the coverage and benefit limits offered under your plan, carefully review your plan’s Letter of Confirmation/Declarations and Certificate of Insurance/Policy. Insurance coverage is underwritten by BCS Insurance Company (OH, Administrative Office: Oakbrook Terrace, IL), rated "A-" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Co., under BCS Form No. 52.201 series or 52.401 series, or Jefferson Insurance Company (NY, Administrative Office: Richmond, VA), rated "A+" (Superior) by A.M. Best Co., under Jefferson Form No. 101-C series or 101-P series, depending on state of residence. Allianz Global Assistance and Allianz Travel Insurance are brands of AGA Service Company. AGA Service Company is the licensed producer and administrator of these plans and an affiliate of Jefferson Insurance Company. The insured shall not receive any special benefit or advantage due to the affiliation between AGA Service Company and Jefferson Insurance Company. Non-insurance benefits/products are provided and serviced by AGA Service Company.