US Travel Insurance Association

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Company typeTrade association
IndustryTravel insurance
Founded2004
Headquarters1300 Piccard Drive Suite LL-14, Rockville, MD, United States
US Travel Insurance Association
Company typeTrade association
IndustryTravel insurance
Founded2004
Headquarters1300 Piccard Drive Suite LL-14, Rockville, MD, United States
Area served
United States
Key people
Founding President: Jonathan Michael Ansell Current President: Susan Silfen
Websitewww.ustia.org

Founded in 2004, the US Travel Insurance Association (UStiA) is a United States, registered 501(c) non-profit association of companies involved in the development, sales, marketing or implementation of travel insurance and related products and services; plus U.S. travel insurance carriers, third-party administrators and allied businesses that develop, administer and/or market travel insurance and assistance products and services.

UStiA is a primary information source about travel insurance, assistance, and related services for the US media.[1][2]

Among UStiA's missions are to educate consumers about travel insurance and related issues;[3] foster ethical and professional standards of industry conduct;[4][5] and cultivate government relations on behalf of the travel insurance industry.[6]

Goals

The Association's goals are to: create uniform and fair regulations for the industry;[7] develop consistent licensing standards for agents who market travel insurance and assistance services;[8] and serve as an advocate for the travel insurance industry.[9][10]

Consumer Advocacy

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In accordance with the organization's mission and goals, UStiA created a consumer advocacy website, TRIP, in 2010. The acronym TRIP stands for Travel Responsibly, Informed and Protected. TRIP provides timely travel information and articles, tips and links on issues concerning travel health, safety, and security.[11][12]

Membership Standards and Categories

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External links

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