New solution launched to provide peace of mind for travellers
ARLINGTON, February 07, 2022 — WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, has worked with Marriott to launch an innovative set of global travel insurance plans for Marriott guests.
WTW Affinity has worked with Marriott and Allianz Global Assistance to develop solutions initially available to U.S. residents, enabling them to seamlessly insure their domestic and international travels when booking their hotel stay directly through Marriott. Unlike typical travel insurance for individuals, the travel insurance plans developed for Marriott can cover everyone staying in the room(s), including friends or family, and provide benefits for much more than just the cost of the hotel stays.
The plans* available to Marriott guests and Marriott Bonvoy members can include protection for trip cancellation/interruption providing reimbursement for eligible pre-paid, non-refundable trip expenses such as airfare, hotel, tours/activities, entertainment and sports tickets. They may also include benefits for unexpected expenses caused by covered travel delays such as the cost of rebooking flights, booking an airport hotel room for the night, or paying for a taxi. Depending on the plan purchased, costs for covered emergency medical care and evacuation during a trip, as well as delayed or lost baggage and personal belongings may also be covered.
Christine Panet-Raymond, WTW Affinity said, “With the ongoing pandemic and associated travel disruption, travellers need peace of mind and the ability to travel with confidence more than ever. Guests booking with Marriott now have the option to secure travel insurance protection as an integral part of the booking process.”
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* Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply to all plans. See plan for full details. Plans are available only to U.S. residents. Not all plans are available in all jurisdictions. Benefits, coverage, and limits vary by plan, and sub-limits may apply. Rental Car Damage and Theft Coverage, when purchased as part of an annual plan, is not available to KS, TX, and NY residents. For WA residents, Rental Car Damage and Theft Coverage may not be available in all plans. 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. 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. AGA Service Company is doing business as Allianz Global Assistance Insurance Agency in California (License # 0B01400) and Massachusetts. Allianz Global Assistance, Allianz Partners, 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. All claims subject to policy terms, conditions, and exclusions.
