OMAHA, NE, Nov. 12, 2024 — Travelex Insurance Services Inc. is proud to announce that it has been honored with a prestigious Gold Magellan Award by Travel Weekly in the Travel Insurance – Marketing – Webinar category. This award recognizes the success of Travelex’s “Itinerary for Success: Travel Insurance Essentials” webinar series, an educational initiative designed to simplify the complexities of travel insurance for travel professionals. 

Recognizing the need for more accessible, in-depth support for their partners, Travelex launched the “Itinerary for Success” series to equip travel professionals with essential knowledge and tools. Through engaging content, the series covered critical travel insurance topics and answered frequently asked questions related to coverage, benefits, and enrollment.  

“We are honored to receive this Gold Magellan Award from Travel Weekly,” said Will Nihan, Chief Executive Officer at Travelex Insurance Services. “This recognition reflects our dedication to supporting the travel advisor community with resources that empower them to offer clients exceptional service and peace of mind for their travelers.” 

The Magellan Awards honor outstanding design, marketing and services in a broad range of industry segments including hospitality, travel destinations, cruise lines, online travel services, airlines and airports, travel agents and agencies, tour operators and ground transportation. 

“The entries that are recognized in the 17th annual Travel Weekly Magellan Awards demonstrate that the industry is more than up to the task of attracting consumer attention amidst a din of competing messages,” said Arnie Weissmann, editor-in-chief of Travel Weekly. “Once again, your peers have produced inspiring promotional campaigns and travel product designs. I’ve been involved in every Magellan program from its inception, and this year’s group has impressed me like none that came before.” 

To uphold this high standard of excellence, a category may have multiple winners or may have no winners at all. For a complete list of 2024 awardees, please visit www.travelweeklyawards.com/winners.  

About Travelex Insurance Services Inc.

Since 1996, Travelex Insurance Services has been a leading U.S. provider of travel insurance. As a premier partner to the travel industry, Travelex offers an array of products designed to help travelers create and protect the moments that matter most while they explore the world.  

Travelex is a part of the Cover-More Group, a leading global travel insurance, assistance and travel risk management provider. Owned by the Zurich Insurance Group, Cover-More has operations in more than 15 countries across five continents and offers world-class emergency medical assistance and travel security support to over 17 million travelers globally. Learn more at travelexinsurance.com. 

About Travel Weekly

Travel Weekly is the most influential provider of news, research, opinion and analysis to the North American travel trade marketplace. It reaches a broad industry audience in print, online and with face- to-face events throughout the year. Travel Weekly is a part of Northstar Travel Group, the leading B-to-B media company providing information and marketing solutions for the global travel industry. Northstar Travel Group is based in Rutherford, NJ, and more information is available at northstartravelgroup.com.

About Northstar Travel Group

Northstar Travel Group is the leading B-to-B media company providing information and marketing solutions for the global travel industry. The company owns 14 media brands connecting 1.2m industry professionals through a comprehensive portfolio of digital, social, print and more than 100 events in 13 countries. Northstar Travel Group is owned by EagleTree Capital. Northstar Travel Group is based in Rutherford, NJ, and more information is available at northstartravelgroup.com.

OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 18, 2024 — On Dec. 13, Gifted Travel Network, a host agency for luxury travel advisors, honored Travelex Insurance Services Inc. with the GTN 2024 Spotlight Award for Insurance Partner of the year. The GTN Spotlight Awards recognize outstanding contributions within the GTN community.  

Host travel agencies like GTN often help travel agents start their businesses and get their businesses off the ground. As a GTN preferred partner, Travelex has been vetted and approved, so GTN’s independent travel advisors can be confident in the Travelex brand and its travel protection products. 

“The Gifted Travel Network has been a wonderful partner, and we’ve truly enjoyed becoming part of the GTN community,” said Matt Seymour, vice president of sales at Travelex. “GTN travel advisors have been delightful to work with, and this award really is an honor.”

About (the) Gifted Travel Network 

The seeds were planted for Gifted Travel Network long before our founding year in 2013. Our far-from-average entrepreneurial journey started with nothing but a lot of passion, good ideas, and a clear vision that we could make a difference in the industry. 

Since the beginning, our mission of cultivating success through travel entrepreneurship has never changed. We are educators and community builders at our core. 

Our team is made up of talented and innovative trailblazers who believe anything is possible. If you want the best support, collaboration, and fun – this is the team you want behind you. For more information, visit giftedtravelnetwork.com.

About Travelex Insurance Services Inc.

For more than 25 years, Travelex Insurance Services has been a pioneer and leading U.S. provider of travel insurance. As a premier partner to the travel industry, Travelex offers an array of products designed to help travelers create and protect the moments that matter most while they explore the world. 

We are part of the Zurich family of global brands and an organization that appreciates diversity. Guided by our values, we are optimistic, caring and reliable. With forward thinking, determination and a sense of togetherness, we help travelers dream, explore, and travel on. Learn more at travelexinsurance.com. 

OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 4, 2025 — Travelex Insurance Services Inc., a leader in the travel insurance industry known for its award-winning customer care, has been honored with Virtuoso’s 2024 Top-Producing Specialty Partner Award (U.S.) for the second consecutive year. This prestigious recognition highlights Travelex’s commitment to excellence in service and its strong performance within the highly competitive travel insurance market. Virtuoso, the leading global network specializing in luxury and experiential travel, introduced its regional awards at the U.S. Forum last year. Travelex was the first recipient of the award in the Top-Producing Specialty Partner category, which recognizes the partner with the highest overall sales in its respective category. 

“Travelex is excited to win this award for the second year. We thank Virtuoso, and we thank our Virtuoso travel agency and advisor partners for helping us achieve it,” said Will Nihan, president and CEO of Travelex. “We thank you for trusting us with your clients. We value our Virtuoso partnership over the last 27 years, and we look forward to protecting many more Virtuoso travelers in the years to come.” 

Travelex was recognized alongside Virtuoso’s most esteemed U.S. travel agencies, advisors, and preferred partners. The winners represent the highest standard in their categories, based on sales volume and engagement within the Virtuoso network. With a strong foundation in customer service, Travelex continues to set itself apart in the travel insurance space by providing industry-leading support and innovative solutions for our travelers and our partners.  

“This latest award further cements Travelex’s reputation as a trusted travel insurance partner to the luxury travel sector,” Nihan said. 

About Travelex Insurance Services Inc.

For nearly 30 years, Travelex Insurance Services has been a travel insurance pioneer in the United States and a premier partner to the travel industry. Our commitment to providing the products our travel advisor partners and travelers want combined with our superior customer service makes Travelex stand out among the competition, and we are frequently honored with travel industry customer service, technology, and innovation awards.  

Travelex is part of the Zurich Cover-More family of brands, one of the world’s largest travel insurance and assistance groups looking after more of the world’s travelers than ever before, ensuring we’re there every step of their journey. Learn more at travelexinsurance.com. 

OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 12, 2025 — Travelex Insurance Services Inc. is honored to announce it has received the 2025 Virtuoso Award for Best Specialty or Insurance Partner. This prestigious recognition was presented at the 37th annual Virtuoso Travel Week, held Aug. 9-15 in Las Vegas. 

Travelex was nominated alongside top industry peers in the Best Specialty or Insurance Partner category, which celebrates partners delivering exceptional service in areas such as travel insurance, auto rental, private jet, and other specialties essential for successful travel experiences. 

_{L-R: Sean Crosby, Director of Sales, Travelex; Sally Dunlap, SVP, Business Administration, Travelex; Matt Seymour, VP of Sales, Travelex.}

During the ceremony, Travelex, along with Virtuoso’s most esteemed travel agencies, advisors, and preferred partners, was recognized for setting the standard of excellence in travel insurance. 

“It has been one of our greatest pleasures to serve the Virtuoso community for more than 25 years,” said Will Nihan, president and CEO of Travelex. “We have built strong relationships and work every day to ensure our advisor partners and every traveler with a Travelex policy receive the best customer experience. An award like this affirms we’re on the right track.”

The Virtuoso Awards celebrate professionalism and innovation across the luxury travel industry. Travelex’s recognition highlights its commitment to providing reliable protection and confidence for travelers. 

Virtuoso Chairman and CEO Matthew D. Upchurch praised Travelex, saying, “These awards honor those shaping the future of luxury travel through integrity, outstanding service, and unforgettable experiences. Travelex exemplifies innovation, collaboration, and unwavering commitment, elevating the Virtuoso network and the industry as a whole.” 

About Travelex Insurance Services Inc.

For nearly 30 years, Travelex Insurance Services has been a travel insurance pioneer in the United States and a premier partner to the travel industry. Our commitment to providing the products our travel advisor partners and travelers want combined with our superior customer service makes Travelex stand out among the competition, and we are frequently honored with travel industry customer service, technology, and innovation awards.  

Travelex is part of the Zurich Cover-More family of brands, one of the world’s largest travel insurance and assistance groups looking after more of the world’s travelers than ever before, ensuring we’re there every step of their journey. Learn more at travelexinsurance.com. 

OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 17, 2025 — Travelex Insurance Services Inc. has announced the company has received a distinguished Gold Magellan Award from Travel Weekly in the category of Best Travel Insurance Advertising/Marketing Campaign. The campaign, “For every traveler and every trip,” was the launch campaign for Travelex’s new retail product suite, which launched in Dec. 2024. 

“We’re honored that Travel Weekly has recognized us with such a prestigious award,” said Will Nihan, president and CEO at Travelex. “Our mission was to develop a great product for every traveler and every trip, and we did that. We researched which benefits our travelers and travel advisor partners want and expect from travel insurance products. Then, we went to work to deliver those benefits in our retail products.” 

Travelex’s new retail products offer best-in-class coverage and benefits tailored to diverse traveler needs, at competitive prices. Designed using traveler insights and market research, these fully underwritten plans balance affordability and protection, aiming to improve traveler experiences. 

“Our base plans can be customized with up to nine upgrades,” Nihan said, “including pet coverage, security deposit protection, and adventure activities coverage. The timing of this Magellan Award is especially auspicious because we’ll soon introduce more affordable retail plan rates for several age bands, delivering market-leading travel protection with even better value for your entire family.” 

About the Magellan Awards 

The Magellan Awards celebrate excellence in design, marketing, and service across travel industry segments such as hospitality, cruise lines, airlines, and tour operators. Winners are selected by a panel of top travel professionals and judged against Travel Weekly’s standard of excellence. A category may have multiple winners or none, depending on the quality of entries. For a complete list of 2025 Magellan Award winners, visit travelweeklyawards.com/winners.  

About Travelex Insurance Services Inc.

For nearly 30 years, Travelex Insurance Services has been a travel insurance pioneer in the United States and a premier partner to the travel industry. Travelex’s commitment to providing the products travel advisors and travelers want — combined with superior customer service — sets it apart, earning frequent recognition for customer service, technology, innovation, and marketing.

Travelex is part of the Zurich Cover-More family of brands, one of the world’s largest travel insurance and assistance groups looking after more of the world’s travelers than ever before, ensuring we’re there every step of their journey. Learn more at travelexinsurance.com. 

OMAHA, Neb., April 8, 2026 — Travelex Insurance Services Inc., a leading supplier of travel insurance to the travel agency industry, has received two of Virtuoso’s 2026 U.S. awards: Top-Producing Specialty Partner Award and Highest Growth Specialty Partner. These prestigious recognitions highlight Travelex’s commitment to excellence in service and the company’s strong performance within the highly competitive travel insurance market. 

Virtuoso Travel Network, the leading global luxury and experiential travel network, presented the awards at the third Virtuoso U.S. Forum event, in January. In 2024, Travelex was the first recipient of the Top-Producing Specialty Partner Award, which recognizes the partner with the highest overall sales in its respective category. This year, Travelex is proud to add the Highest Growth Specialty Partner Award to our achievements. 

"Receiving the Top-Producing award for the third consecutive year, along with the Highest 
Annual Growth award, reflects the strength of our partnership with Virtuoso member 
agencies and the trust our agency and advisor partners place in us," said Robert Gallagher, 
president and CEO at Travelex. "This recognition is the result of our collective efforts over 
many years of close collaboration, and we remain committed to building on this partnership 
in the years ahead." 

"The luxury travel sector demands a higher standard of service and expertise, and that's 
where we've focused our efforts," Gallagher said. "These awards reflect our team's 
dedication to consistently meeting those expectations." 

About Travelex Insurance Services Inc.

For nearly 30 years, Travelex Insurance Services has been a travel insurance pioneer in the United States and a premier partner to the travel industry. Our commitment to providing the products both travel advisors and travelers want, combined with our superior customer service, makes Travelex stand out among our competitors, and we’re frequently honored with travel industry customer service, technology, and innovation awards. 

Travelex is part of the Zurich Cover-More family of brands, one of the world’s largest travel insurance and assistance groups looking after more of the world’s travelers than ever before, ensuring we’re there every step of their journey. Learn more at travelexinsurance.com.