KAYAK Offers Allianz Travel Insurance to Users

Allianz Travel Insurance and Assistance offered to KAYAK users booking flights and rental cars

RICHMOND, Va., May 31, 2013 — Allianz Global Assistance USA, a leading provider of travel and specialty insurance, and global travel search company KAYAK, have announced that Allianz Travel Insurance products are now available to KAYAK users.  Currently, travelers booking flights and rental cars on KAYAK.com in the U.S. can purchase Allianz Travel Insurance.

A global leader in travel insurance and assistance with 12,000 employees in 34 countries, Allianz Global Assistance provides KAYAK users in the U.S. with insurance products that reimburse pre-paid, non-refundable travel costs when a trip is canceled for a covered reason.* Allianz Travel Insurance not only helps travelers to protect their travel investment, but also provides them with 24/7 travel assistance for a medical or other travel-related emergency.

Allianz Global Assistance has integrated its next-generation FusionSMplatform with KAYAK’s user experience, in order to generate relevant travel insurance offers to KAYAK customers during the check-out process.

“KAYAK helps travelers easily find and book great travel products,” said Mike Nelson, CEO of Allianz Global Assistance USA. “We appreciate the opportunity to add our travel insurance and assistance products to KAYAK’s flight and car rental services.”

For more information on Allianz Travel Insurance, visit http://allianztravelinsurance.com.

* - Conditions, limitations and exclusions apply. For a complete description of the coverage, carefully review the terms and conditions of the certificate of insurance. Insurance coverage is underwritten by BCS Insurance Company (OH, Administrative Office: Oakbrook Terrace, Ill), 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” (Excellent) by A.M. Best Co., under Jefferson Form No. 101-C series or 101-P series, depending on the insured's state. Allianz Global Assistance and Allianz Travel Insurance are brands of AGA Service Company. AGA Service Company is the licensed producer and administrator of this plan and an affiliate of Jefferson Insurance Company. The insured shall not receive any special benefit or advantage because of the affiliation between AGA Service Company and Jefferson Insurance Company.

Allianz Global Assistance USA

Allianz Global Assistance USA (AGA Service Company) is a leading consumer specialty insurance and assistance company.  We insure 13 million customers annually and are best known for our Allianz Travel Insurance plans.

In addition to travel insurance, Allianz Global Assistance USA offers 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 health insurers, property and casualty insurers, and credit card companies.

For more information about Allianz Global Assistance USA, please visit allianzassistance.com. To learn more about Allianz Travel Insurance plans, please visit allianztravelinsurance.com or Like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/AllianzTravelInsuranceUS.

Allianz Global Assistance

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Allianz Global Assistance is an international leader in assistance, travel insurance and health, life & home care services, with operation centers in 34 countries. The company has more than 12,000 employees who speak 40 different languages and work throughout the world with a network of 400,000 service providers and 118 correspondents covering 150 countries.

Allianz

Allianz is the 25thlargest company in the world (Forbes Global 2012) and 62ndmost valuable global brand (Interbrand, 2012). Allianz has 144,000 employees worldwide and 78 million customers in more than 70 countries. In 2012, Allianz had over 106.3 billion euros in revenue and over 1.4 billion euros under management.  In addition to Allianz Global Assistance, Allianz brands in the US include:

Allianz Life

Allianz Global Investors

PIMCO

Fireman’s Fund

Euler Hermes

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty

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