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Richmond, B.C., October 1, 2004
– Beginning October 1, 2004, World Wide Mediclaim
Services Ltd. (WWMS) will become OneWorld Assist
Inc. The name change reflects the company's scope
of expertise in travel and international assistance,
in addition to claims management and cost containment.
For more than 25 years, the company has handled
all claims on Travel Underwriters travel insurance
policies. For customers of Travel Underwriters,
it has offered international travel and medical
assistance. For national and international insurers,
OneWorld has provided cost management and claims
administration services.
This new name expresses a commitment to providing
a safety net for life's unexpected twists and
turns. When help is needed, the right insurance
policy leads to the right assistance provider
– OneWorld Assist.
As a result of this change, any claims opened
prior to October 1, 2004 will be administered
under the name World Wide Mediclaim Services Ltd.
Claims opened on or after this date, will be processed
under the new name OneWorld Assist Inc.
OneWorld Assist is a member of TU Group, which
oversees the strategic direction of Travel Underwriters,
TravelGold Mexico, OneWorld Assist and OneWorld
Medicare. TU Group is based in Richmond, BC, with
offices in Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, San Diego
and Mexico City.
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