ALLIANZ TRAVEL INSURANCE WINS BEST INSURANCE PROVIDER AT TRAVEL WEEKLY'S 2021 READERS' CHOICE AWARDS

RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Allianz Partners USA, a leading travel insurance and assistance company, won Best Insurance Provider during Travel Weekly's 19th annual Readers' Choice Awards, held at the Conrad New York on December 16. Travel Weekly, considered the most influential business publication in the travel trade industry, honors the best in travel at its annual Readers' Choice Awards.

Six years ago, the Best Insurance Provider category was added to the Readers' Choice Awards and Allianz has won the category every year. The company was preferred over five other finalists by a majority vote of travel professionals and readers of Travel Weekly in the Travel Insurance category. The 2021 awards program highlighted winners ranging from hotels and destinations to airlines and cruise lines.

Travel Weekly's readers are invited to choose the suppliers who have led the way in products and service during the past year. An open-ballot phase of voting is conducted where readers are asked to write in the names of companies, they believe are outstanding in any of 79 categories. The leading vote recipients are identified as finalists, and then a second round of voting on the finalists takes place.

"It's an honor to be awarded the Best Insurance Provider for the sixth year in a row at the Travel Weekly Readers' Choice Awards," said Richard Aquino, Vice President and Head of Sales at Allianz Partners USA. "Our goal has and will always be to provide industry-leading innovation and a high level of service to our customers now and for years to come."

A complete list of Travel Weekly Readers' Choice Award Winners can be found at: https://www.travelweekly.com/Readers-Choice/2021/The-list-of-winners-of-the-2021-Readers-Choice-Awards.

Allianz offers travel insurance through leading travel agents, online travel agencies, directly to consumers and through most major U.S. airlines. For more information on Allianz and the policies offered for travelers, please visit: www.allianztravelinsurance.com.

About Allianz Partners 
Allianz Partners is a leading consumer specialty insurance and assistance company with operation centers in 35 countries. In the United States, Allianz Partners USA (AGA Service Company) offers Allianz Travel-branded travel protection plans and serves millions of customers each year. In addition to travel protection, the company offers 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 property and casualty insurers and credit card companies. AGA Service Company is doing business as Allianz Global Assistance Insurance Agency in California (License # 0B01400) and Massachusetts.

**For Allianz Partners USA products offered and sold in the U.S.: Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply to all plans. Plans are available only to U.S. residents. Not all plans are available in all jurisdictions. Availability of Epidemic Coverage Endorsement, including specific benefits and covered reasons described here, varies by product and by state. Products may not include all benefits or covered reasons described here. All benefits are subject to maximum limits of liability, which may in some cases be subject to sublimits and daily maximums. Benefits and limits vary by plan. For a complete description of the coverage and benefit limits offered under your specific 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, depending on state of residence. Except as otherwise specified, AGA Service Company d/b/a Allianz Global Assistance is the licensed producer and administrator of Allianz Travel-branded travel protection plans in the U.S. and an affiliate of Jefferson Insurance Company. Allianz Global Assistance, TravelSmart, and AgentSmart are marks of AGA Service Company or its affiliates. The insured shall not receive any special benefit or advantage due to the affiliation between Allianz Global Assistance and Jefferson Insurance Company. Plans include insurance and assistance services. Noninsurance benefits/products are provided and serviced by Allianz Global Assistance. SmartBenefits proactive payments and "no receipts" payments available only on certain plans. For plans that include proactive payments: when you opt in and provide flight information, Allianz Global Assistance will monitor flights and send flight status and benefit alerts, including alerts about flight delays that qualify for automated travel delay payments. Standard message/data rates apply to SMS alerts. Automated claims and payment system availability is not guaranteed and is subject to our sole discretion. All claims subject to policy terms, conditions, and exclusions.

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