SANTA BARBARA, Calif. and BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Worldwide Rescue & Security, Inc. and Generali Global Assistance today announced a strategic partnership to provide Identity Resolution services to members of affinity organizations and loyalty clubs. The companies will collaborate to deliver a best-in-class product and service that will provide victims of identity theft and fraud the necessary tools and assistance needed to reestablish their good standing with financial institutions, lenders, government institutions, and credit bureaus. This service will finally answer the question many Americans ask after discovering their identity has been compromised: "Now what?"

Last year, approximately 16.7 million Americans were the victims of identity theft and that number is expected to grow. Seniors tend to be a vulnerable target for thieves, often compromising their Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, bank information, and medical records. This information can be purchased for up to hundreds of dollars on the black market, and the aftermath can impact the victim for years if it's not resolved quickly and correctly.

"We are extremely excited to announce this partnership with Generali Global Assistance," said Amy Watts, Vice President of Worldwide Rescue & Security, Inc. "Worldwide Rescue & Security, Inc. specializes in offering services and products that protect our members from the unexpected, so partnering with Generali Global Assistance to offer Identity Theft Resolution services was a natural fit for us."

Known for their award-winning customer service and white-glove treatment, Generali Global Assistance has been an innovative leader in the travel assistance service industry for over 35 years.

"The risk of identity theft continues to grow globally. As such we are thrilled to partner with Worldwide Rescue & Security, Inc., helping them deliver valuable identity resolution services, and extending peace of mind to their customers no matter where they travel," said Paige Schaffer, President & COO of Generali Global Assistance's Identity and Digital Protection Services Global Unit.

About Worldwide Rescue & Security, Inc.

Worldwide Rescue & Security, Inc., a division of AGIA Affinity Services, is a leading provider of emergency travel protection and rescue and security products. Each year, Worldwide Rescue & Security protects hundreds of thousands of customers in the event of a medical emergency or security situations. For more information, please visit www.emergencyassistanceplus.com/worldwide-rescue-security.

About Generali Global Assistance

Generali Global Assistance has been a leading provider of identity and digital protection solutions, travel insurance, and other assistance services for more than 35 years.  The Company offers a full suite of innovative, vertically integrated travel insurance and emergency services, identity protection solutions, and beneficiary companion services.  Generali Global Assistance is part of the multinational Generali Group, which for over 185 years has created a presence in 60 countries with over 74,000 employees.  Our success has been built on the foundation of trust that clients have placed in our ability to provide assistance in the most difficult of circumstances.

SOURCE Generali Global Assistance