Travel Guard Receives Patriot Award

Stevens Point, WI (January 22, 2010) – Travel Guard today received the Patriot Award, an honor bestowed on the company for the exceptional support of its employees who serve in the Army National Guard and Reserve. The award recognizes outstanding employers across the United States who go above and beyond the legal requirements for granting leave and providing support for their active military employees. The company was nominated for the award by Staff Sergeant Calvin Friendenfels, a software engineer in Travel Guard’s IT department who is currently on active duty and deployed in Iraq.

“We are honored to accept this award,” said Dean Sivley, Chief Executive Officer of Travel Guard, North America. “It truly is our privilege to do whatever we can to lighten the load for all of our employees who are serving our country. Defending our country is more than just service; it is a selfless act that requires a great deal of personal sacrifice. Our servicemen not only answer the call of duty, but understand and represent the Army’s values of loyalty, duty, respect, honor, integrity and personal courage.”

Travel Guard supports active military members by accommodating their schedules, whether it be an overseas deployment or several days of training. In addition, Travel Guard is proud to offer its deployed military employees the same job status upon return to the United States, as well as full benefits and pay for a year while overseas.

About Travel Guard

Travel Guard, a Chartis company and worldwide leader in travel insurance and assistance, provides products and services to millions of travelers around the globe, including a wide range of emergency services through its wholly-owned assistance centers located in Asia, Europe and the Americas. Travel Guard helps leisure and business travelers alike solve problems and manage risks. Travel Guard’s global reach, unparalleled service quality and proven operational capabilities allows clients to receive best-in-class care. Travel Guard’s suite of technology platforms enables seamless integration with all major travel distribution systems and supplier channels. The travel insurance products marketed by Travel Guard are underwritten by insurance company subsidiaries and affiliates of Chartis Inc. For additional information, please visit our websites at www.travelguard.com, www.travelguard.ca and www.travelguardworldwide.com. The coverage listed here is for U.S. residents only. To learn more about coverage in Canada, please call 1-866-648-8422. The travel insurance products marketed by Travel Guard in the United States are underwritten by National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa., with its principal place of business at 175 Water Street, New York, NY 10038. It is currently authorized to transact business in all states and the District of Columbia. NAIC No. 19445. This is only a brief description of the coverages available. The Policy will contain reductions, limitations, exclusions and termination provisions. Coverage may not be available in all states.