Travel Insurance Affiliate Agent Program Offered Due to Global Travel Increase

Online, October 2, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Mobile, AL (www.TrawickInternational.com) - Travel from the US to other countries is up some 11%, according to US Office of Trade & Tourism. To better accommodate travelers, Trawick International, travel and international medical insurance provider, has recently launched an affiliate program. "Travel insurance is an industry that is growing, and the need for it grows each year," said Daryl Trawick, founder and president of Trawick International Global and Financial Solutions. "There is plenty of opportunity for licensed travel and insurance agents to benefit from our program."
According to the United States International Trade Administration's Office of Travel and Tourism Industries, travel from US citizens to other countries increased 11% year-to-date as of June 2010 compared to June 2009. While actual numbers are not available for year-to-date growth, for the month of June "U.S. outbound non-stop air passenger traffic totaled 4.4 million in June 2010, increasing 11 percent compared to June 2009 and registering the sixth month over month increase since December 2009. All outbound markets posted increases in passenger departures. Six of the eight overseas regions experienced double digit growth rates. U.S. air departures to Mexico also registered double-digit growth. Oceania and the Middle East region experienced the strongest growth at 34 and 24 percent, respectively."
In order to satisfy visa requirements, or for peace of mind, the majority of those travelers need travel insurance. "That's a lot of policies being written every month," commented Trawick. "Why not offer the opportunity to professionals already in relationship with the people who travel? Their clients will need to acquire insurance from someone. Human nature shows a pattern of people being more comfortable doing business with someone they already know and with whom they have interacted." The affiliate program is open to licensed insurance and travel agents.
Agents who qualify with the affiliate program will find experience and stability with Trawick International. "In an increasingly changing world, stability is important to the consumer market," Trawick commented. "The world has changed a lot since we first ventured into the insurance industry in 1993. We have adjusted, increased, added, and

edited our policy options to better protect and serve our clientele. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our coverage options and service to our patrons. Agents can confidently offer Trawick International's insurance policies to their customers because of Trawick's solid relationships in the educational, business and travel sectors."
After researching and comparing various companies, Trawick chose and qualified with underwriters that provide reliable international travel and medical coverage. These companies include Starr Indemnity, Aetna, BCS, Pan American and Lloyd's of London, all graded "A-Excellent", or better, by AM Best. AM Best is the insurance authority on insurance company financial stability. The strong underwriting backing Trawick International's policies reflect that "Trawick International's insurance policies are solid - they do what they say they will do," assured Trawick. "Affiliate agents can know their clients will travel confident that if something happens, we've got them covered."
Trawick International offers multiple policies and options to meet the varying needs of travelers from around the globe. A significant sector requiring travel insurance are exchange students and US students studying abroad. "Each year students from more than 300 colleges, universities and international exchange organizations trust Trawick International's Collegiate Care plans to insure the health needs and satisfy visa requirements of their participating international students," said Trawick. "We are pleased to provide these trusted policies and coverage to affiliate agents and their clients."
Trawick International's Collegiate Care plans are international medical insurance, and evacuation and repatriation services for international students, scholars and their families, while studying or teaching outside their home country. The minimum coverage is one month up to a maximum of one year and can be paid monthly. All of the plans meet or exceed all USA visa requirements. The four Collegiate Care plans offer low deductibles and up to $500,000 in medical benefits, including maternity on most plans. Collegiate Care covers policyholders and family members up to age 64. Convenient 24-hour assistance services are also included.
Designed for students up to age 59 participating in a school, college or university sponsored study abroad program, Safe Travels for Students Studying Abroad offers international medical and international travel coverage for a minimum of one week up to a maximum of one year. Safe Travels for Students Studying Abroad offers up to $100,000 in medical benefits with only a $50 deductible. This policy provides emergency evacuation and repatriation benefits as well as convenient 24-hour assistance services.
Individuals traveling outside their home country, but not visiting the United States, are candidates for Safe Travels International insurance policies. The international medical and international travel coverage can be obtained for a minimum of five days up to a maximum of one year. If a minimum of three months is purchased, the policy term may be renewed with uninterrupted coverage for up to twelve months at a time. Safe Travels International provides up to $1,000,000 in medical benefits, as well as emergency evacuation, repatriation and 24-hour assistance services.

Safe Travels USA is designed for individuals visiting the United States. The international travel insurance and international medical insurance policies can be obtained for a minimum of five days up to a maximum of one year. If a minimum of three months is purchased, coverage may be renewed (without break in coverage) for up to twelve months at a time. Safe Travels USA offers up to $1,000,000 in medical coverage. Emergency evacuation, repatriation and 24-hour assistance services are included in Safe Travels USA policies. For complete details about any of Trawick's policy options, please visit our website, www.TrawickInternational.com.
Trawick encourages a thorough review of the website, explaining, "As part of our commitment to provide only the best insurance policies and customer relations, we have designed our website to include at-your-fingertips convenience in travel preparedness resources. Please browse our links for government agencies, travel tips, and other resource articles. Of course, there are downloadable brochures for convenient reference should a client need more detailed policy information."
As evidenced in their policy descriptions, Trawick International's travel and medical insurance policy options make it easy for worldwide travelers to tailor-make coverage for individual and group agendas and needs. In addition to their almost two decades of insuring world travelers, Trawick International has built strong relationships in the student and business sectors through organizations such as NAFSA: Association of International Educators, which have proven helpful in better serving the travel community.

The affiliate program is available immediately from Trawick International. For more information on the program, or to qualify as an affiliate agent, please visit our website, www.TrawickInternational.com, and click the "Agents" link; or you may call a team member at 1-888-301-9289 or e-mail [email protected].