Expedia Selects AIG Travel as Global Travel Insurance Provider

03/07/2018

New York – Mar. 2, 2018 – American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG) announced today 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 U.S. insurance partner, will continue to provide advisory services to Expedia and will deliver customer claim services in the U.S.

“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.”

Travelers can opt for AIG’s Travel Guard® insurance offerings at the U.S. point of purchase for flights, hotels, packages, cars and cruises on Expedia sites, including Expedia.com®, CheapTickets®, Orbitz® and Travelocity®.

“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 U.S. launch, AIG Travel and Expedia plan to expand the travel insurance offerings to the same Expedia brands globally, as well as ebookers, lastminute.com.aulastminute.co.nzWotif.com and Wotif.co.nz.

“Bringing together AIG Travel’s global reach and Expedia’s position as one of the world’s leading travel companies, better positions both companies to provide travel insurance solutions that are innovative, relevant and accessible,” said Jeff Rutledge, Chief Executive Officer of AIG Travel.

“Aon is pleased to continue our 15-year relationship with Expedia, and look forward to working seamlessly with AIG Travel to serve Expedia’s U.S. customers,” said Beth Godlin, President, Aon Affinity Travel Practice. “Our team sees itself as an extension for Expedia and AIG Travel, and we remain focused on delivering an insurance experience that is aligned with Expedia’s travel service standards and AIG insurance products.”

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AIG Contacts:

Rhonda Sloan
AIG Travel
713.284.8232
rhonda.sloan@aig.com

Matt Gallagher
AIG
212.458.3247
matthew.gallagher2@aig.com

Expedia Contact:

Victoria Cagliero
Expedia, Inc.
917.332.5043
vcagliero@expedia.com

Aon Contact:

Christie Zielinski
Aon Affinity Travel Practice
312.888.2107
Christie.Zielinski@kemperlesnik.com

About Expedia.com

Expedia.com® is one of the world's largest full service travel sites, helping millions of travelers per month easily plan and book travel. Expedia.com(https://www.expedia.com/, 1-800- EXPEDIA) aims to provide the latest technology and the widest selection of top vacation

destinations, affordable airfare, hotel deals, car rentals, destination weddings, cruise deals and in-destination activities, attractions, services and travel apps.

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About Aon

Aon plc (NYSE:AON) is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. Our 50,000 colleagues in 120 countries empower results for clients by using proprietary data and analytics to deliver insights that reduce volatility and improve performance.

Leveraging the breadth of Aon, the Travel Practice has 40+ years’ delivering customized solutions for the industry’s leading travel companies. The deep expertise in analytics, product development and marketing optimization, combined with an unparalleled focus on customer experience, has made the Aon Affinity Travel Practice the trusted steward of program performance for its partners.

For further information on our capabilities and to learn how we empower results for clients, please visit http://aon.mediaroom.com. Follow Aon plc on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Aon_plc
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About Travel Guard

Travel Guard meets the diverse needs of leisure and corporate travelers alike through its comprehensive portfolio of travel insurance plans and assistance services as well as a network of experienced providers. With global service centers placed strategically around the globe, our 24/7 multilingual team is always just a phone call away and ready to assist when our customers experience travel issues – from lost luggage or minor travel inconveniences to medical emergencies or life-threatening events. We help customers recover from travel disruptions and enjoy their journeys knowing Travel Guard has their back every step of the way. Learn more at www.travelguard.com and follow us on FacebookInstagram and LinkedIn.

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