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Mondial Assistance reveals the summer holiday destinations that European air travellers prefer the most

9/06/2009

For the second consecutive year, Mondial Assistance revealed the preferred summer holiday destinations for Europeans travelling by air. This ranking is based on an analysis of over 361,000 travel insurance policies subscribed to on the Internet sites of European airline companies, clients of Mondial Assistance, for flights scheduled between July 1st and August 31st 2009.

Mondial Assistance dévoile les destinations estivales favorites des Européens1 qui prennent l’avion

9/06/2009

Pour la deuxième année consécutive, Mondial Assistance dévoile le classement des destinations favorites des Européens qui prendront l’avion pour leurs vacances d’été. Ce classement est fondé sur l’analyse de plus de 360 000 contrats d’assurance voyage souscrits sur les sites Internet des compagnies aériennes européennes, clientes de Mondial Assistance, pour des vols prévus entre le 1er juillet et le 31 août 2009.
Voir aussi la presentation sur Slideshare.

Mondial Assistance reports 1.6 billion Euros in sales in 2008

13/05/2009

Paris - May 14th, 2009 – Mondial Assistance has published its financial results for the fiscal year 2008 and reports sales of 1.597 billion Euros, an increase of 8.6% at a constant exchange rate over the 2007 sales figure.

Mondial Assistance and Air France sign an exclusive international agreement for the distribution of travel insurance and assistance products

17/04/2009

Air France extends the Mondial Assistance offer to its entire international distribution channel network (Air France agents, airport counters, long-distance sales, internet sites…)

Mondial Assistance reveals European airline travellers’ favourite destinations

23/01/2009

During the next several weeks, where will Europeans choose to fly for their winter holidays? This classification is based on an analysis of 346,106 travel insurance contracts subscribed up to December 5th, 2008 on the Internet sites of European airline companies (clients of Mondial Assistance) for flights scheduled between December 15th, 2008 and March 15th, 2009.

Mondial Assistance and Volvo reinforce their partnership in Europe and Asia

16/12/2008

Mondial Assistance has announced two new contracts with car manufacturer Volvo. Under the pan-European contract, new owners of the 150,000 Volvos sold every year in 14 European countries will now have 3 years 24hr assistance (2 years in Denmark, Ireland and Czech Republic).

Simon Cook named Director of International Automobile Sales

24/10/2008

Simon Cook, who up until now has been Director of Automobile Sales for Mondial Assistance in the UK, has joined Group headquarters in Paris as Director of International Automobile Sales from 1 September 2008.

Orange and Mondial Assistance launch mobile teleassistance, the first teleassistance and personal services offer accessible from a mobile phone in France

7/10/2008

A unique offer that enables the customer to take advantage of immediate assistance and numerous comfort services on a daily basis and accessible by holding down the designated button on the mobile phone.

Expedia has it covered with Mondial Assistance

3/10/2008

Expedia, the leading online travel service, has expanded its exclusive deal with travel insurance and assistance specialist Mondial Assistance which will see Mondial Assistance provide innovative travel insurance solutions in 13 countries across Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), and Australasia.

On land as in the sky, Mondial Assistance takes care of your holiday health in more than 120 countries

3/07/2008

Mondial Assistance's unique worldwide database helps its doctors choose the closest, best and most appropriate medical facilities for it customers among 1,211 hospitals and clinics in 121 countries and 435 cities. In-flight Medical Support (IMS) helps airline companies take responsibility for travellers who develop health problems during flights.

Where will Europeans fly to this summer?

23/06/2008

Mondial Assistance reveals the preferred 2008 summer destinations for Europeans travelling by plane. This ranking is based on an analysis of over 418,000 travel insurance contracts subscribed to, up until May 15th 2008.

British Airways set to capitalise on ancillary revenue opportunities with new three year travel insurance contract with Mondial Assistance

17/06/2008

British Airways, the UK's largest international scheduled airline, has appointed the leading online travel insurance administration specialist Mondial Assistance to supply online travel insurance and assistance solutions to its customers across 18 countries*.

Mondial Assistance surpasses 1.5 billion Euros turnover in 2007 and implements growth drivers

20/05/2008

Mondial Assistance Group, international leader in travel insurance and assistance, has announced its financial results for 2007. Turnover exceeds 1.5 billion Euros (1.523 billion €) with 11.5% growth. Net profit reached 52.5 million Euros with a combined ratio of 95.6%.

Russia: Mondial Assistance opens its 28th international subsidiary

26/03/2008

Mondial Assistance continues its international expansion, announcing the opening of its 28th subsidiary in Moscow. The new subsidiary offers Mondial Assistance’s traditional range of travel insurance and assistance. The group manages several assistance contracts for key international car manufacturers that can be broadened now to Russia.

Mondial Assistance develops its Business Travel activities by appointing Andreas Krugmann

18/01/2008

With business travel as a growing strategic segment for the group, Mondial Assistance reinforces its development by creating a Business Travel Industry management position, to which it has appointed Andreas Krugmann.

Mondial Assistance opens office in India

14/12/2007

Mondial Assistance opened its 27th office on 1 November 2007. Mondial Services (India) Pvt Ltd, based in New Delhi, currently offers 24-hour roadside assistance in five of India’s largest cities: New Delhi, Bombay, Chennai, Bangalore and Pune.

Mondial Assistance travel insurance partnership with LOT, Poland's leading airline

6/12/2007

LOT, Poland’s largest airline company, has chosen Mondial Assistance to distribute travel insurance on its website. This new partnership enables travellers to subscribe to travel insurance contracts (cancellation, lost luggage…) online and also allows them to subscribe to medical assistance while abroad at the time they purchase their airline tickets.

KLM and Mondial Assistance Group sign online travel insurance distribution agreement

30/10/2007

KLM and Mondial Assistance have signed a global agreement to distribute travel insurance via KLM.com. The insurance is offered as part of the flight booking process and can also be booked separately.

2007 Summer holidays season assessment

11/10/2007

Mondial Assistance has published its assessment of the 2007 summer season in France and abroad. As with previous years, this assessment enables the Group to identify and understand structural and economic trends that govern the summer holidays. Mondial Assistance provided assistance to nearly 4.2 million people in 211 countries, including interventions in Antarctica, Iraq, Moldavia and Afghanistan. France remained the leading tourist destination among the most visited countries. Germany, Greece, Croatia and Austria are drawing more and more summer vacationers.

Mondial Assistance signs travel insurance deal with Eurostar

27/09/2007

Eurostar has chosen Mondial Assistance to offer its customers travel insurance solutions tailored to their individual needs. This agreement concerns Belgium, France and the UK with the potential to insure up to 7.85 million passengers who chose to cross the English Channel with Eurostar.

Vincent Barbier has been appointed General Manager of the Travel/Leisure/Mobility activity of Mondial Assistance France

19/09/2007

Vincent Barbier is the new General Manager of the Travel/Leisure/Mobility activity of Mondial Assistance France. He replaces Christophe Aniel, who is now the CEO of Mondial Assistance’s Chinese subsidiary in Beijing.

Rémi Grenier appointed to the presidency of Mondial Assistance Group’s Executive Committee

3/09/2007

Rémi Grenier was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Mondial Assistance Group, succeeding to Klaus Dührkop who had been absent for several months for medical reasons.

Allianz China Life and Mondial Assistance launch overseas travel insurance in China

26/06/2007

The Carefree Overseas Travel Insurance package offers overseas emergency hospitalisation, travel delay, loss of travel documents, travel assistance services for Chinese tourists.

Mondial Assistance wins major automotive assistance contract with Citroen

6/06/2007

Mondial Assistance will provide 24 hour roadside assistance (manufacturer guarantee and service contracts) to a fleet of 1.2 million Citroen vehicles in France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

Annual Results: Mondial Assistance continues profitable growth based on innovation

15/05/2007

With 2006 turnover of 1.366 billion Euros, the Group’s activity increased by 12% worldwide. The Group’s operating result increased by 31% to 63.5 million Euros and Group net profit increased by 17% (55.9 million Euros).

Mondial Assistance reinforces its leadership on the web

18/01/2007

With more than 1,200 travel insurance contracts sold online every hour on websites of the world’s largest airline companies and travel agencies in 29 countries, Mondial Assistance confirms its commercial leadership and technological expertise in this booming distribution channel.