Travel insurance can be confusing. I’ve been writing about it for a decade now working with Allianz Travel Insurance and I still get confused even with my Annual Plan. What’s covered, what’s not? What reasons are eligible for coverage and what if my reason isn’t listed? Have you ever worried about canceling a trip for […]
Why You Should Have an Annual Travel Insurance Policy
February 7, 2023 by 15 Comments
If you travel more than a couple of times a year, you should have an annual travel insurance policy. I’ve had an annual travel insurance policy with Allianz Travel Insurance for years now and it’s been fantastic. I’ve only had to file 3 claims in 10 years but I’ve always had peace of mind when […]
Sports Tourism Increases Boosts Travel Insurance Sales
October 3, 2022 by 7 Comments
I just got back from a month-long European trip where my focus was on sports tourism. I went to 7 soccer games across 6 countries in 5 leagues. It’s no secret I am a massive sports fan. I have traveled all over the globe to attend the biggest sporting events across most sports. For years […]
2022 Summer Vacation Spending Close to Record $200 Billion
August 10, 2022 by 10 Comments
If you’ve traveled at all this summer, the fact that Americans are spending more on their summer vacations than ever before probably won’t shock you. Given how expensive airfare is and how packed airports and planes are this was bound to happen. But the actual dollar figure is shocking. The 14th annual Allianz Travel Insurance […]
A Championship Weekend in Kansas City
February 7, 2022 by 2 Comments
I just had a championship weekend in Kansas City, Missouri full of BBQ, history, and the AFC Championship game! This was my 4th time in Kansas City and first since the 2014 World Series that featured the Kansas City Royals. This time around it was the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Cincinnati Bengals at Arrowhead […]
SmartBenefits
December 15, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Travel is an amazing thing but travel can also be stressful. Delays happen, sadly more frequently than we’d all wish. Delays inevitably cause added expenses such as food, hotels and other unforeseen costs. Luckily, Allianz Travel Insurance offers a product called SmartBenefits. SmartBenefits are a suite of special travel-delay and baggage-delay benefits available with certain plans […]
Allianz Has Added Epidemic Coverage to Certain Annual Plans
September 15, 2021 by Leave a Comment
I’ve long held travel insurance annual plans from Allianz Partners. They’ve been incredibly helpful for me in the few times I’ve needed to file a claim. They’ve recently added epidemic coverage to certain annual plans and will soon launch a campaign by top travel influencers to educate consumers about these products. Following the March 2021 […]
2020 Spring Break Travel Soars Stateside and Beyond
February 25, 2020 by 2 Comments
Americans taking US Spring Break trips increased 24% over the past year, with an 18% increase in international getaways, according to Allianz Global Assistance’s Top 10 Spring Break Destinations survey. Allianz Travel Insurance analyzed more than 2.7 million flight itineraries* for trips between five and eight days in length and found that for the fourth […]
Does Your Valentine’s Day Include a Baecation?
February 10, 2020 by 1 Comment
Valentine’s Day travel is up 22% over last year according to Allianz Global Assistance’s latest survey, which found that New York City and Cancun are the most popular domestic and international destinations for romantic holiday weekend getaways or Baecation’s. As I always say, nothing says romance like dirty water dogs or tequila shots! Allianz Global […]
South Florida Gears Up For Super Bowl Travelers
January 29, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Super Bowl LIV is taking place Sunday in Miami Gardens, Florida between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs. Fans will travel from all over the country for the chance to see their team make history, which in the case of the Chiefs, would be a moment fifty years in the making. Anticipating an […]
