Allianz Global Assistance Wins Five National Travel Industry Awards

RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Adding to its cache of travel industry trophies, Allianz Global Assistance USA has won five Magellan Awards from Travel Weekly, the travel industry's most influential national trade publication. The travel insurance provider has won two Gold trophies for its TravelSmart™ mobile app, one Silver trophy for its AgentMax Online travel insurance booking platform and two Silver trophies for its AgentSmart monthly newsletter and blog.  All of the awards were in the Travel Agent and Agencies category.

In May 2016, Allianz Global Assistance launched Version 2.0 of its innovative smartphone app for travelers.  The TravelSmart™ mobile app now provides travelers with real time flight information, important medical resources, international emergency numbers, access to travel insurance information and one touch dialing to reach travel assistance and customer service.

Introduced in July 2016, the AgentSmart monthly newsletter and blog provide travel agents with thought provoking content, helpful selling tips and immediate access to training resources and downloads.

In November, Allianz rolled out an enhanced version of its award-winning AgentMax Online platform for travel agents. Enhancements included the ability to speed up customer payments by scanning credit cards using the camera on a smartphone, generate faster quotes using an improved QuoteMax tool, create detailed customized analysis and reports as well as provide product recommendations based on real-time trip information.

"We're proud that our innovative mobile app and our outstanding travel agent resources have been recognized at this year's Magellan Awards," said Sarah Schneider, retail marketing manager at Allianz Global Assistance USA. "We're dedicated to making travel insurance valuable and easy to use for both our travel agent partners and their clients, and we're grateful that the judges have recognized our accomplishments."

The Magellan Awards honor outstanding design, marketing and services in a broad range of travel industry segments including Hospitality, Travel Destinations, Cruise Lines, Online Travel Services, Airlines and Airports, Travel Agents and Agencies, Tour Operators and Ground Transportation.

"This year's winners represent the most talented and creative people in not just the travel industry, but in any industry," said Arnie Weissmann, editor in chief of Travel Weekly. "They continue to raise the bar, to inspire travel and enhance the travel experience. Their work leaves a lasting impression on our expert judges and readers."

Allianz Global Assistance USA
Allianz Global Assistance USA (AGA Service Company) is a leading consumer specialty insurance and assistance company.  We provide insurance to 25 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 credit card companies.

To learn more about Allianz Travel Insurance, please visit allianztravelinsurance.com or Like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/AllianzTravelInsuranceUS.

Travel Weekly (www.travelweekly.com)
Through its portfolio of digital and print products and face-to-face events, Travel Weekly is the most influential provider of news, research, opinion and analysis to the North American travel trade marketplace. Travel Weekly is a division of Secaucus, New Jersey-based Northstar Travel Group, the largest travel business-to-business travel publisher in the world.

For a complete list of silver and gold Magellan award winners, please visit www.travelweeklyawards.com.

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, or Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Affiliated Companies (One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, OH 43215-2200), under Form Nos. SRTC 2000 and NSHTC 2500, each rated "A+" (Superior) by A.M. Best Co., 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.

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