AIG ties up with Expedia

American International Group, Inc. announced that it has been selected as Brand Expedia Group’s global provider of travel insurance and assistance products. Aon Affinity Travel Practice, Expedia’s long-term US insurance partner, will continue to provide advisory services to Expedia and will deliver customer claim services in the US.

“Our work with AIG will help more people go places with confidence and with the knowledge that we are looking out for travelers,” said Aman Bhutani, president, Brand Expedia Group. “Travel can have disruptions, and together with AIG, we are creating real-time, hassle-free solutions aimed at delighting travelers.”

“We are excited that our partnership with Expedia will expand AIG’s ability to provide innovative products and solutions that serve the unique needs of customers as they travel around the globe,” said Peter Zaffino, chief executive officer, General Insurance, AIG. “This opportunity further establishes AIG’s leading position in the travel insurance business, building upon our strong global presence and driving growth in our overall Personal Insurance portfolio.”

Following the US launch, AIG Travel and Expedia plan to expand the travel insurance offerings to the same Expedia brands globally, as well as ebookers, lastminute.com.au, lastminute.co.nz, Wotif.com and Wotif.co.nz.