Shannon Lofdahl Joins Allianz Partners USA as Vice President, Head of Field Sales for North America

RICHMOND, VA, August 18, 2025 –  Allianz Partners USA has announced that Shannon Lofdahl has joined the Henrico, VA-based travel insurance and assistance company as Vice President and Head of Field Sales for North America.  Lofdahl joins Allianz Partners after spending more than 25 years in the travel insurance and travel and tourism industries, which included a long-term executive role at a major travel insurance provider. Her new duties include leading the Travel Markets Field Sales Team to support partners in the retail travel advisor and wholesale cruise and tour markets. Lofdahl will support Allianz Partners’ outstanding field sales team to ensure the success of new and existing partners in both the U.S. and Canada.

Lofdahl attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha and is active in community organizations in her hometown of Omaha, Nebraska.

“We’re thrilled to have someone with Shannon’s leadership experience and travel insurance expertise join us to lead the best field sales team in the business,” said Robert Cavaliere, Chief Sales Officer at Allianz Partners USA. “Our travel advisor partners do an amazing job in planning memorable and carefree trips for their valued clients. We’re happy to have Shannon on board to support the important contribution that travel advisors make to the travel industry and ensure the continued success of our valued cruise and tour partners.”

 

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About Allianz Partners
In the United States, Allianz Partners USA (AGA Service Company) offers Allianz Travel-branded travel protection plans and serves millions of customers each year. In addition to travel protection, the company offers event ticket protection, registration protection for endurance events and unique travel assistance services such as international medical assistance and concierge services. AGA Service Company is doing business as Allianz Global Assistance Insurance Agency in California (License # 0B01400) and Massachusetts. Allianz Partners USA is part of the Allianz Partners group. Allianz Partners is a world leader in B2B2C insurance and assistance, offering global solutions that span international health and life, travel insurance, mobility and assistance. Customer driven, our innovative experts are redefining insurance services by delivering future-ready, high-tech, high-touch products and solutions that go beyond traditional insurance. Present in over 75 countries, our 19,400 employees speak 70 languages, handle over 58 million cases each year, and are motivated to go the extra mile to offer peace of mind to our customers around the world.

For Allianz Partners USA products offered and sold in the U.S.: Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply to all plans. Plans are available only to U.S. residents. Not all plans are available in all jurisdictions. Availability of coverage, including the epidemic-related benefits and covered reasons described here, varies by product and by state. Products may not include all benefits or covered reasons described here. All benefits are subject to maximum limits of liability, which may in some cases be subject to sublimits and daily maximums. Benefits and limits vary by plan. For a complete description of the coverage and benefit limits offered under your specific plan, carefully review your plan’s Letter of Confirmation/Declarations and Certificate of Insurance/Policy. Insurance coverage is underwritten by BCS Insurance Company (OH, Administrative Office: Oakbrook Terrace, IL), rated "A" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Co., under BCS Form No. 52.201 series or 52.401 series, or Jefferson Insurance Company (NY, Administrative Office: Richmond, VA), rated "A+" (Superior) by A.M. Best Co., under Jefferson Form No. 101‐C series or 101‐P series, depending on state of residence. A+ (Superior) and A (Excellent) are the 2nd and 3rd highest, respectively, of A.M. Best’s 13 Financial Strength Ratings. Except as otherwise specified, AGA Service Company d/b/a Allianz Global Assistance is the licensed producer and administrator of Allianz Travel-branded travel protection plans in the U.S. and an affiliate of Jefferson Insurance Company. Allianz Global Assistance is a mark of AGA Service Company or its affiliates. The insured shall not receive any special benefit or advantage due to the affiliation between Allianz Global Assistance and Jefferson Insurance Company. Plans include insurance and assistance services. Noninsurance benefits/products are provided and serviced by Allianz Global Assistance.