The 8th Annual Travvy Awards Gala was held this week, bringing together leading travel suppliers, travel advisors and members of the media to recognize the best in the travel industry in 2022.
More than 300 awards were given out this year, with a comprehensive list of categories including airlines, destinations, hotels and resorts, cruise lines, tour operators, car rental companies and more. There’s also a category to honor the best travel insurance providers, travelers increasingly seeking to protect their trips from the unforeseen after more than two years of pandemic-related uncertainty. .
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gold medal
For the seventh consecutive year in 2022, Allianz Global Assistance has won the Gold Travvy Award for both Best Overall Travel Insurance Provider and Best Customer Service for Travel Insurance Companies.
Allianz customers can rely on 24/7 access to a multilingual customer service team based in 35 countries around the world. Not only are medical professionals always available to assist travelers in emergencies, agents are also available to assist with other types of issues customers may encounter while traveling, ranging from relatively simple to complex issues. It helps to solve up to
Its customers can call anytime to speak to a real person or use the free Allianz TravelSmart app to access plan information, record and track billing, and view real-time flight updates and boarding gate information. See information and get location-based alerts about events that may affect you. Travel, find nearby medical facilities while at your destination, and more.
As a result of the unprecedented pandemic situation in recent years, Allianz has begun including a new “Epidemic Coverage Endorsement” in certain travel insurance plans related to COVID-19 and future outbreaks that may have a similar impact. Changed many to include compensatory benefits for certain losses that occur. .
silver award
In both the Comprehensive Insurance and Customer Service categories, AIG Travel Guard earned a Silver status. The company offers a wide range of plans, offering specialized coverage for both leisure and business travel, both international or domestic. Travel Advisor can also combine individual product components to create customized compensation packages for customers. This flexibility and ability to tailor plans to a traveler’s needs is one of the attributes that makes AIG Travel Guard stand out in the industry.
Plan benefits include coverage for unforeseen circumstances such as travel cancellations or interruptions, medical or medical expenses, security or medical evacuation services, delayed or lost baggage, rental car damage, and accommodation and travel expenses. Includes special coverage such as savings or travel exchanges. Travel Guard strives to provide exemplary customer service to its customers through its network of service centers across Asia, Europe and the Americas.
Due to the unpredictability of travel during the pandemic, cancel-for-anyone coverage is also an element many customers consider essential and an option included in some Travel Guard plans.
bronze award
International Medical Group (IMG) Travel Insurance received a Bronze Award this year for Best Travel Insurance Provider across all Travel Insurance Providers, and Travelex Insurance Services received a Bronze Award for Best Customer Service among Travel Insurance Providers. Awarded.
IMG Travel Insurance is one of the industry’s leading suppliers of protection plan policies for vacationers, business travelers, study abroad students, global citizens, and expats, covering trip cancellations, delays, and luggage loss while on the road. We provide insurance to our customers against loss, theft, medical expenses, and more. With a dedicated team of international multilingual specialists and highly trained customer service professionals, IMG offers a full-service approach to delivering a comprehensive range of medical, dental, life and disability products. . client.
An industry leader with 25 years of experience, Travelex Insurance Services offers two major travel insurance plans, Travel Basic and Travel Select, and a US-specific Travel America plan. The company also allows travelers to customize their policies with optional upgrades and add-on benefits to meet their unique needs. Like other winners in this category, Travelex covers everything from flight cancellations and delays to medical emergencies and evacuations. We also offer 24/7 medical and concierge assistance to help you with any issues you may encounter while traveling, from filling prescriptions abroad to exchanging travel documents to obtaining legal assistance.
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