AAA Western and Central New York is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of the 2021 Allianz Partners Top Club Award. Allianz is a worldwide leading provider of travel insurance. AAA Western and Central New York experienced distinguished results during 2021 for overall sales and year-over-year growth as travelers are increasingly turning to travel insurance to protect their vacation investments.

A recent AAA survey finds that one-third (31%) of U.S. travelers say they are more likely to purchase travel insurance for their trips planned between now and the end of 2022, specifically due to the pandemic. 
AAA Western and Central New York has been named the winner of the Allianz Partners Top Club Award for mid-size AAA clubs, with 500,000 to 5 million members.

A formal presentation was held on April 28 at AAA Western and Central New York’s headquarters at 100 International Drive in Amherst. Representatives from Allianz Partners and the AAA National Office, along with regional AAA leaders, were present for the event, which was followed by a luncheon to recognize the top five travel sales advisors from AAA. Geri Van Alstine (AAA DeWitt), Tracey Miller (AAA Penfield/AAA Plus Virtual Team), Mary McIntosh (AAA Watertown), Mamie Cimato (AAA Amherst), and Terri Cummings (AAA Orchard Park) were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments.

“Travel insurance options vary greatly, but a knowledgeable travel agent can help you navigate through those complexities,” said Carol DiOrio, Vice President of Travel at AAA Western and Central New York. “I’d like to congratulate our outstanding travel advisors on their accomplishments in protecting the investments of AAA members.”

The ability to cancel a trip and get a refund is by far the most frequently cited benefit of travel insurance, with 69% of travelers saying this is most important to them when considering travel insurance for an upcoming trip. AAA advises travelers to look into travel insurance policies that include a “cancel for any reason” component, which could offer more flexibility and protection in the event a traveler needs to cancel their trip.

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