Given the varied, rapidly changing travel restrictions and requirements in place across the world, the pandemic has made planning a trip more complex. That’s why we’ve partnered with Sherpa, a digital resource that quickly provides the most up-to-date restrictions and COVID-19 requirements for … [Read more...] about Find Travel Requirements Faster with Sherpa
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Covered reasons for epidemics are now available in most states
The pandemic and its impact on travel have fluctuated from month to month, but travelers’ safety concerns have persisted. We’ll need to continue to stay aware of these hesitations and develop solutions that can help make them comfortable with traveling again. Earlier this year, we started launching … [Read more...] about Covered reasons for epidemics are now available in most states
Go “back to school” this fall with our all-new Travel Agent Academy
If you’ve been selling Allianz Travel Insurance for a while, you may have completed our self-paced online training course called the Travel Agent Academy. If you haven’t yet completed the training, or you’d like a refresher, you’ll have the advantage of a completely updated curriculum this fall. … [Read more...] about Go “back to school” this fall with our all-new Travel Agent Academy
Easy Guide to Destinations Requiring Travel Insurance
If you’re finding it tricky to keep track of all the country-specific guidelines around travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, you’re not alone. Many popular destinations and travel suppliers are currently requiring visitors to have one or more of the following: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination … [Read more...] about Easy Guide to Destinations Requiring Travel Insurance
From Medical Case Management to Quarantine Coordination: How Our Assistance Team Helps Travelers with Pandemic-Related Issues
While several of our teams have been working to bring new epidemic-related covered reasons to our product offerings, our award-winning assistance team has been providing services that help your customers tackle some of today’s pandemic-related travel challenges. Here are some of the ways they can … [Read more...] about From Medical Case Management to Quarantine Coordination: How Our Assistance Team Helps Travelers with Pandemic-Related Issues
Pandemic Protections Coming in 2021
While we’ve made certain claim accommodations this year for customers who’ve come down with COVID-19 before or during their trip, we’re pleased to announce that we’ll soon be including epidemic and pandemic-related benefits with some of our most popular products. Initial market releases for these … [Read more...] about Pandemic Protections Coming in 2021
AgentMax Online Upgrades: What’s New and What’s Coming Soon
Last year, when we surveyed travel advisors, we were thrilled to hear that 8 out of 10 preferred AgentMax Online over any other travel insurance sales platform. While it’s been a challenging year for all of us, that insight helped inspire and energize us to keep working toward updates that will take … [Read more...] about AgentMax Online Upgrades: What’s New and What’s Coming Soon
Extreme Medical Emergencies: Personal Stories Retold
On any given day inside the command center for our Assistance department, our staff of 25 case managers are delicately navigating sometimes life-threatening medical situations around the clock to safely bring our customers home. In these scary and stressful moments for travelers facing medical … [Read more...] about Extreme Medical Emergencies: Personal Stories Retold
2019 Travel Insurance Marketing Guide Released
Looking for powerful marketing tools to grow your agency's insurance sales? Get our 2019 issue of our popular Travel Insurance Marketing Guide, now available to travel advisors and agency partners. From overcoming common objections to maximizing our digital marketing tools and impactful … [Read more...] about 2019 Travel Insurance Marketing Guide Released
Hurricane Season is Looming: What Does Travel Insurance Cover?
For travelers planning vacations to the Gulf Coast and Caribbean during hurricane season, the right trip insurance policy can provide peace of mind and financial protection in case of unexpected storms. Here’s what your clients need to know when booking a trip this summer or fall. 1. Hurricane … [Read more...] about Hurricane Season is Looming: What Does Travel Insurance Cover?