12/03/2020
Allianz Global Assistance announced the launch of new, enhanced assistance capabilities - Virtual Care services and a new online Claims Portal – which aim to elevate the end-to-end customer journey.
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Allianz Global Assistance Enhances Customer Support Offerings with Virtual Care and New Online Claims Portal
Allianz Global Assistance Launches the COVID-19 Insurance and Assistance Plan
10/15/2020
Allianz Global Assistance announced the launch of its COVID-19 Insurance and Assistance Plan, which is offered through Allianz Global Assistance’s national distribution network of over 9,000 travel agency and insurance broker partners.
Study shows rude, loud passengers are Canadians’ biggest pet peeve while travelling
02/25/2020
Just in time for March Break, a recent study shows that, when it comes to travel pet peeves, what irks customarily polite Canadians more than anything else is “rudeness.”
New study shows Canadians are willing to roll the dice when it comes to protecting themselves on vacation
02/05/2020
Canadians are taking unnecessary risks when it comes to protecting themselves on vacation.
“Sorry, you’re breaking up…”
01/15/2020
Four in 10 Canadians said they would lie about connectivity to avoid checking in at work while on vacation.
‘Can’t afford it’ - Main reason why half of Canadians won’t take a winter vacation this year
03/12/2019
As winter is setting in across Canada and the busy travel season begins, it appears half of Canadians will be spending it at home.
Hurricane Dorian heads to Florida – Allianz reminds Canadians to check their travel insurance
08/29/2019
With Hurricane Dorian approaching south-central Florida this weekend, Canadians should know what to do if their vacation destination is hit by a natural disaster.
Multi-generational travel on the rise
08/21/2019
One of the big trends in travel among Canadians is multi-generational vacations trips involving two or three generations. But are Canadian families adequately prepared?
What to do if natural disaster or political unrest hit your vacation destination
07/09/2019
With hurricane season officially upon us, Canadians should know what to do if their vacation destination is hit by a natural disaster or political unrest.
Business travel health risks should not be underestimated
06/06/2019
Being prepared and aware of the stress can help mitigate potential health problems.
Common travel mistakes that could be costly
04/24/2019
Renting a scooter or taking a scuba lesson while on vacation are popular activities and often done on the spur of the moment, but an injury sustained while participating without the appropriate licensing or certification may not be covered by travel insurance, resulting in unforeseen medical bills.
Allianz Partners reports strong 2018 results and starts the next chapter with a change in leadership
03/28/2019
- 2018 revenues: 8.616 billion euros (+1.8% vs. 2017 / +5.2% at constant rate)
- Operating profit: 566 million euros (+39.4% vs. 2017 / +48.5% at constant rate)
Virtuoso® selects Allianz Global Assistance Canada as a preferred travel insurance and assistance services provider
03/19/2019
Preferred partnership now in effect to provide Virtuoso clients in Canada with travel insurance protections and 24/7 assistance services from a global leader.
International Women's Day 2019
03/07/2019
Women travelling solo on the rise – Allianz Global Assistance Canada offers some advice.
A broken ankle in Orlando could cost $45,000US during a March Break family trip
03/05/2019
Unexpected costs beyond medical care could be financially devastating without travel insurance.
Half of Canadians check their work emails while on vacation; 72% for Millennials
01/29/2019
Half of Millennial travellers also admit to posting better-than-reality photos of their vacation.
Survey of how and when Canadians book their vacations yields some surprising results
01/08/2019
Canadians are booking their vacations further out than many in the industry may assume, and many are doing a lot of the work on their own.