Allianz Global Assistance USA, a leading travel insurance supplier, has named Cruise Planners a Top Partner for 2016. Allianz recognized Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative for its outstanding double-digit growth in both revenue and number of travelers insured, during a challenging year for the travel industry.
“The partnership between Cruise Planners and Allianz is very organic and it benefits us both sharing a common goal – satisfied and protected travelers,” said Tom Kruszewski, CFO and co-owner of Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative. “By creating new initiatives, we are able to better assist and protect travelers.”
Cruise Planners was also recognized for its collaboration with Allianz on new products designed to better meet the insurance needs of Cruise Planners customers.
“Cruise Planners continues to be a valued partner and achieved great success in 2016. We are pleased to recognize them as an Allianz Top Partner Award winner in 2016,” said Richard Aquino, Vice President of Sales at Allianz Global Assistance. “We look forward to another successful year in 2017 and the opportunity to provide travel protection to Cruise Planners valued customers.”
Allianz Global Assistance provided insurance to more than 25 million Americans in 2016. Its customers traveled a total of 45 billion miles, or the equivalent of 2 million times around the world.
“Cruise Planners travel agents are well-versed in all travel service areas to prepare clients for upcoming travels,” Kruszewski said. “Our agents are travel specialists and offer clients top-of-the-line travel insurance coverage opportunities with Allianz for any and all types of trips – whether by land or by sea.”