Travel Guard
| Company type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Industry | Travel insurance and assistance |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Founder | John M. Noel |
| Headquarters | Stevens Point, Wisconsin , United States |
Area served | International (including United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Malaysia, Japan, Mexico, Bulgaria, China) |
| Parent | Zurich Insurance Group |
Travel Guard represents the travel insurance and assistance offerings provided by Zurich Insurance Group.
History
The inception of Travel Guard dates back to 1982 when John M. Noel created the product during his tenure at Sentry Insurance. By 1985, he had secured ownership and managed the business from his residence. The company broadened its scope in 1987 through the acquisition of Marathon Travel Shops. After initially selling Travel Guard to GMF, Noel regained control in 1993 by purchasing it from a French corporation.
In 2000, Noel and his associates introduced Travel Guard-Canada to cater specifically to the Canadian clientele. AIG acquired Travel Guard in May 2006. By 2009, the company's operations had been relocated to a business park in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. AIG’s National Union Fire Insurance Company underwrote Travel Guard’s insurance policies. In 2012, Travel Guard was established as the unified brand for all travel-related products and services offered by AIG.
On December 2, 2024, Zurich Insurance Group finalized its acquisition of Travel Guard.
Operating territory
Travel Guard operates service centers in eight international locations, including Stevens Point, Wisconsin; Houston, Texas; Brighton, United Kingdom; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Okinawa, Japan; Mexico City, Mexico; Sofia, Bulgaria; and Guangzhou, China.