Allianz Global Assistance Partners With New York Road Runners For Race Entry Fee Insurance

RICHMOND, VA and NEW YORK, NY, January 16, 2018 — Allianz Global Assistance, a leading consumer specialty insurance provider, and New York Road Runners (NYRR), the world’s premier community running organization, have announced a multi-year relationship to provide race entry fee insurance for participants in the TCS New York City Marathon and select NYRR races throughout the year.

“Registration Protector” from Allianz Global Assistance will be available for purchase by NYRR race registrants, who are United States residents, for select events (click here to view the list) beginning in January 2018. For an additional fee, Registration Protector will cover the non-refundable race entry fee for these races subject to certain terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions.

During the race application process, participants will be provided with the option to insure their NYRR entry fee. With Registration Protector, a participant who misses an event for a reason such as a covered injury or illness, employment issue, transportation delay, military/family/legal obligations, and other covered reasons may get their entry fee reimbursed through Allianz.* The full list of circumstances that are covered, and the complete plan terms, conditions, and exclusions, can be viewed here.

“We are excited to partner with Allianz Global Assistance to offer race entry fee insurance for the TCS New York City Marathon, and eleven other NYRR races throughout the year,” said Christine Burke, vice president of runner products and services for New York Road Runners. “We understand that unforeseen circumstances such as injuries occur, and runners who have paid to enter races may be unable to run. Registration Protector provides an opportunity for our runners to recoup their full entry fee if they have to cancel for a reason that is covered, a significant new benefit we are pleased to provide to our running community.”

“We’re pleased to partner with New York Road Runners to offer their race participants the tremendous benefits that Registration Protector has to offer,” said Mike Nelson, CEO of Allianz Worldwide Partners, Americas. “Every year, we provide great coverage and outstanding 24/7/365 service and assistance to 25 million customers. We’re happy to be able to offer this coverage, service and peace of mind to participants in NYRR races.”

Registration Protector is purchased directly through Allianz Global Assistance and costs 6.75% of the entry fee with a minimum price of $7.99. Registration Protector covers 100% of race entry fees. Allianz Global Assistance will manage all customer service and claims activity for Registration Protector policyholders and is available 24/7 to answer questions or help solve problems.

The following races will offer the option to add Allianz Registration Protector:

· NYRR New York Mini 10K

· NYRR Queens 10K

· New Balance Bronx 10 Mile

· NYRR Staten Island Half

· Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K

· TCS New York City Marathon

· NYRR NYC 60K

· NYRR Jingle Bell Jog (5K)

· NYRR Midnight Run

· NYRR Fred Lebow Manhattan Half (starting in 2019)

· Popular Brooklyn Half (starting in 2019)

· United Airlines NYC Half (starting in 2019)