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 […]
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 […]
Why I Use Allianz Travel Insurance Over Others
August 20, 2019 by 2 Comments
I’ve been working with Allianz Travel Insurance for the last 6 years or so as a global ambassador. That said, many people have asked me why I use Allianz Travel Insurance over others. That is a really fair question because there are so many options out there. I generally start by stating why you need […]
What Illnesses are Covered by Travel Insurance
September 18, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Without question, canceling or cutting short a trip because of illness is a worst case scenario. You’ve been planning for months, the unforeseen happens and memories are dashed. Of course your health and wellness are the most important things but getting sick on the road can be costly and nobody likes to lose money. That’s […]
What My Annual Travel Insurance Policy Covers
March 5, 2018 by 8 Comments
As I plan my extensive travels for the year, I thought I’d share why I never get nervous. I have an annual travel insurance policy from Allianz Travel Insurance that covers just about everything. In fact, here’s exactly what’s in my annual travel insurance policy. My personal annual travel insurance policy covers the following up […]
Allianz Travel Insurance Announces Innovations for the TravelSmart App
March 27, 2017 by 2 Comments
As a global ambassador for Allianz Travel Insurance, I know that one of the most frequent complaints that insurance companies hear from customers involves the claims process. Customers often feel that the process is too cumbersome, time consuming and doesn’t meet the needs of today’s on-the-go consumer. In order to improve the claims filing process, […]
