AAA Western and Central New York has been recognized with the prestigious Allianz Partners Top Club Award. Allianz Partners is a worldwide leading provider of travel insurance. AAA WCNY stood out among mid-size AAA Clubs for providing Allianz-branded travel insurance to area travelers in 2024 to help protect their vacation investments. This is the third time that AAA WCNY has been recognized with this achievement (2021, 2023, 2024) based on year-over-year growth.

“We are thrilled to announce that AAA Western and Central New York has made history by becoming the first AAA Club to receive this recognition three times,” said Marke Dickinson, President and CEO at AAA WCNY. “This remarkable achievement is a testament to our team’s dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence.”

Sales of travel insurance have risen substantially since the pandemic as travel has rebounded. “We are seeing another record year in the travel industry with people eager to visit destinations around the globe,” explained James Miller, Sr. Vice President of Sales at AAA Western and Central New York. “Whether you’re traveling within the United States or beyond, it’s imperative to protect your travel investments and rest easy with peace of mind knowing you’re prepared and protected with adequate insurance.”

AAA Western and Central New York accepted the Allianz Partners Top Club Award for mid-size AAA clubs, with 500,000 to 5 million members.

“We’re proud to partner with AAA Western and Central New York to provide their members with industry-leading travel protection products,” said Lori Keefer, Director of AAA Markets for Allianz Partners USA. “This recognition is a small token of our appreciation for the dedication they have shown in helping to protect their members valuable travel investments.”

A presentation was held on March 18 where local AAA leaders accepted the recognition. Representatives from Allianz Partners and AAA, Inc., along with regional AAA leaders were present at the event, which included a celebratory luncheon.

Three AAA Senior Travel Advisors stood out for their commitment to members by assisting with the insurance process: Mamie Cimato (AAA Amherst), Lisa Asito (AAA Penfield), and Meghan Sheehan (AAA Camillus).

AAA research shows that travelers invest in trip insurance for many reasons including the ability to obtain refunds for covered cancellations, to pay for unexpected, covered health incidents, and to protect against covered delays and lost baggage. AAA also offers Allianz 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. For more information on AAA Travel, simply go to www.AAA.com/Travel.

Allianz has been a trusted insurance partner within AAA Travel for 37 years, helping members protect their travel investment from a variety of events.

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For Allianz Partners products offered and sold in the U.S.: Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply to all plans. Plans are available only to U.S. residents. Not all plans are available in all jurisdictions. Availability of coverage, including the cancel for any reason benefit described here, varies by product and by state. Products may not include all benefits or covered reasons described here. All benefits are subject to maximum limits of liability, which may in some cases be subject to sublimits and daily maximums. Benefits and limits vary by plan. 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. A+ (Superior) and A (Excellent) are the 2nd and 3rd highest, respectively, of A.M. Best’s 13 Financial Strength Ratings. Except as otherwise specified, 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. Allianz Global Assistance is a mark 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.