Global Rescue Partners with Allianz Global Assistance

Partnership expands travel risk management services with travel insurance

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global Rescue, provider of the highest quality medical, security, intelligence, travel risk and crisis management services to enterprises, governments and individuals, today announced that it will partner with Allianz Global Assistance, the world’s largest provider of travel insurance.

Global Rescue will introduce travel protection* services from Allianz Global Assistance, including trip cancellation and interruption protection; emergency medical and dental coverage; lost, stolen, or delayed baggage protection; and flight cancellation and missed connection services to its clients.

“For over a decade, Global Rescue has offered top quality travel risk management, crisis response and other critical services to its clients,” said Ricky Horwitz, Chief Sales Officer at Allianz Global Assistance USA. “Together, Allianz Global Assistance and Global Rescue will provide travelers with protection anywhere in the world.”

“As global travel continues to expand, the number of things that can go wrong increases,” said Craig Wyeth, Director of Response Services at Global Rescue. “Introducing Allianz Global Assistance travel insurance, a leader in the travel insurance industry, to our members will help to make their overall travel experiences better.”

About Allianz Global Assistance USA

Allianz Global Assistance USA (AGA Service Company) is a leading consumer specialty insurance and assistance company. We insure 16 million customers annually and are best known for our Allianz Travel Insurance plans. In addition to travel insurance, Allianz Global Assistance USA 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 outsourced provider for in-bound call center services and claims administration for health insurers, property and casualty insurers, and credit card companies.

For more information about Allianz Travel Insurance plans, please visit allianztravelinsurance.com or Like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/AllianzTravelInsuranceUS.

About Global Rescue

Global Rescue is a worldwide provider of integrated medical, security, intelligence, travel risk management and crisis response services to enterprises, governments and individuals. Founded in partnership with Johns Hopkins Medicine, Global Rescue's unique operational model provides best-in-class services that identify, monitor and respond to potential threats. Global Rescue has provided medical and security support to clients during every globally significant crisis of the last decade. Memberships start at $119 and entitle members to rescue and transport services to their home hospital of choice.

For more information, call +1-617-459-4200 or visit www.globalrescue.com.

* - Terms, conditions, limitations, and exclusions apply to all plans. All plans not available in all states. For a complete description of the coverage offered under your plan, carefully review your letter of confirmation and certificate of insurance. Insurance coverage is underwritten by BCS Insurance Company (OH, Administrative Office: Oakbrook Terrace, Ill), 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 the insured's state. Allianz Global Assistance and Allianz Travel Insurance are brands of AGA Service Company. AGA Service Company is the licensed producer and administrator of this plan and an affiliate of Jefferson Insurance Company. The insured shall not receive any special benefit or advantage because of the affiliation between AGA Service Company and Jefferson Insurance Company.

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Global Rescue

Ann Shannon, 617-426-6619

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Source: Global Rescue